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Lian Po廉颇

Jin & SuccessorsHistory × Fiction

A general of Zhao, led troops to attack Qi.

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Lian Po, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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Event · c. 283 BCEReturn of the Jade to ZhaoLin Xiangru carried the Heshi jade to Qin, challenged Qin's failure to transfer the promised cities, and arranged the jade's safe return to Zhao, creating the enduring idiom of returning something intact.

In history · Records of the Grand Historian

A renowned general of Zhao, credited for attacking Qi, was appointed Senior Minister, and reconciled with Lin Xiangru. A famous general of Zhao, a warrior among the six states. A famous general of Zhao, repeatedly attacked Qi, Wei, and Yan.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Strategies of the Warring States

A general of Zhao, led troops to attack Qi. A great general of Zhao, brave and skilled in battle, repelled Qin troops. A great general of Zhao, participated in discussions, later assisted the crown prince in defense.

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  1. 13 profile notes
    10 relations12 verified quotations
    • King of Zhao→ fellow minister →Lian Po
    • Zhao Kuo→ replace →Lian Po
    • Fan Sui→ sow discord →Lian Po
    • Lian Po→ recommend →Li Mu
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    1. 王今日之重臣，非蔺相如廉颇乎？

      fellow minister · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 96

    2. 赵王拜廉颇为上将

      appoint general · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 98

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  2. 6 profile notes
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    • King Xiaocheng of Zhao→ appoint →Lian Po
    • King Huiwen of Zhao→ ruler-subject →Lian Po
    • Lian Po→ subordinate →King Huiwen of Zhao
    • Lian Po→ subordinate →King Daoxiang of Zhao
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    1. 廉颇将军军长平

      appoint · Records of the Grand Historian, 赵世家

    2. 廉颇将，攻齐昔阳

      appoint · Records of the Grand Historian, 赵世家

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    • Lian Po→ great defeat →Qin Shi
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    1. 廉颇救几，大败秦师

      great defeat · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三

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History vs. fiction

The evolution of Lian Po's image of carrying brambles and asking for punishment in the story of General and Minister in Harmony

Relationship network

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Lian PoLian PoKing of ZhaoKing of ZhaoZhao KuoZhao KuoFan SuiFan SuiLi MuLi MuKing Xi of YanKing Xi of YanKing Xiaocheng of ZhaoKing Xiaocheng of ZhaoKing Huiwen of ZhaoKing Huiwen of ZhaoQin ShiQin ShiKing Daoxiang of ZhaoKing Daoxiang of ZhaoLin XiangruLin Xiangru
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95; Records of the Grand Historian, 乐毅列传; Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／三; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 96; Records of the Grand Historian, 廉颇蔺相如列传; Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 98; Records of the Grand Historian, 燕召公世家

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