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Liu Bang刘邦
Liu Bang, the founding emperor of the Western Han Dynasty, rose from Pei, entered the pass with the three chapters of the law, defeated Xiang Yu at Gaixia, and ascended the throne.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 80
- RELATION RECORDS
- 156
- SOURCE WORKS
- 10
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Liu Bang, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
2 figures · 3 records+
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Liu Bang—Empress Lüspouse
Liu Bang—Emperor Wu of Hanappoint crown prince
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
13 figures · 21 records+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Liu Bang→Han Xinappoint
Liu Bang→Chen Pingemploy
Liu Bang→Xiao Heenfeoff
Zhang Liang—Liu Bangstrategist
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
6 figures · 8 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Liu Bang—Xiang Yuhostile
Liu Bang→Qing Buattack
Liu Bang→Han Xincatch
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
7 figures · 8 records+
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Emperor Guangwu→Liu Bangsame tally
Xiao He→Liu Bangoffer plan
Zhang Liang→Liu Bangoffer plan
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms · Records of the Grand Historian · History of Song · Old Book of Tang
Liu Bang, when attacking Xiang Ji in the east, encountered Shi Fen and summoned his sister as a beauty; Emperor Gaozu of Han, wanting to attack the Xiongnu, was besieged at Pingcheng, and later made peace through marriage; founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, contended with Xiang Yu for the realm.
In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms · Book of the Later Han · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era · New Book of Tang · Book of Han · The Story of Yue Fei
Founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, whose portrait was in the Meritorious Officials Pavilion; an ancient, after getting drunk, slew a serpent, as mentioned in drinking games; hid in the Mangdang mountains and marshes, with purple clouds above.
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- Official history44 profile notes
Book of Han
28 relations75 verified quotations- Liu Bang→ hostile →Xiang Yu
- Xiang Yu→ battle →Liu Bang
- Xiang Yu→ enfeoff as Han king →Liu Bang
- Qin Shi Huang→ hostile →Liu Bang
Verified original text · 75
项氏畔换,黜我巴、汉
war · Book of Han, 叙传下
后二年,汉灭楚。
灭楚 · Book of Han, 天文志
73 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history15 profile notes
Book of the Later Han
10 relations11 verified quotations- Emperor Guangwu→ accompany sacrifice →Liu Bang
- Emperor Guangwu→ same tally →Liu Bang
- Emperor Zhang of Han→ sacrifice →Liu Bang
- Zhang Liang→ strategist →Liu Bang
Verified original text · 11
高帝配食,位在中坛上
accompany sacrifice · Book of the Later Han, 祭祀上光武即位告天郊封禅
立高庙于雒阳。四时祫祀,高帝为太祖
sacrifice · Book of the Later Han, 祭祀下宗庙社稷灵星先农迎春
9 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
1 relations1 verified quotations- Liu Bang→ hostile →Xiang Yu
Verified original text · 1
汉高祖与项籍会于鸿门
鸿门宴 · Old Book of Tang, 音乐志二
- Literature / legend1 profile notes
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history5 profile notes
Records of the Three Kingdoms
1 relations1 verified quotations- Liu Bang→ hostile →Xiang Yu
Verified original text · 1
刘、项弊之於後
war · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·武文世王公传
- Official history38 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
29 relations55 verified quotations- Liu Bang→ hostile →Xiang Yu
- Xiang Yu→ battle →Liu Bang
- Xiang Yu→ enfeoff as Han king →Liu Bang
- Liu Bang→ spouse →Empress Lü
Verified original text · 55
诛籍业帝
kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 太史公自序
东击项籍
attack · Records of the Grand Historian, 封禅书
53 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend1 profile notes
The Story of Yue Fei
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history3 profile notes
History of Song
0 relations0 verified quotations - Literature / legend6 profile notes
Extensive Records of the Taiping Era
1 relations0 verified quotations- Liu Bang→ hostile →Xiang Yu
- Official history2 profile notes
New Book of Tang
0 relations0 verified quotations
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- accompany sacrifice← Emperor Guangwu → Liu BanglitBook of the Later Han, 祭祀上光武即位告天郊封禅Book of the Later Han, 祭祀下宗庙社稷灵星先农迎春
Original text (2)
高帝配食,位在中坛上
立高庙于雒阳。四时祫祀,高帝为太祖
Original relation: sacrifice · Book of the Later Han, 祭祀下宗庙社稷灵星先农迎春
Original text (1)
不阶尺土一人之柄,同符乎高祖
- hostileLiu Bang → Xiang Yuhist × litRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·杜周许孟来尹李谯郤传Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·武文世王公传Records of the Grand Historian, 太史公自序Records of the Grand Historian, 封禅书Records of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Records of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 宝四Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 征应一Old Book of Tang, 音乐志二Book of Han, 叙传下Book of Han, 天文志Book of Han, 张陈王周传
Original text (8)
项氏畔换,黜我巴、汉
Original relation: war · Book of Han, 叙传下
后二年,汉灭楚。
Original relation: 灭楚 · Book of Han, 天文志
项羽至鸿门,欲撃沛公
汉高祖与项籍会于鸿门
Original relation: 鸿门宴 · Old Book of Tang, 音乐志二
刘、项弊之於後
Original relation: war · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·武文世王公传
诛籍业帝
Original relation: kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 太史公自序
东击项籍
Original relation: attack · Records of the Grand Historian, 封禅书
项羽在戏下,欲攻沛公
- battle← Xiang Yu → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪Book of Han, 五行志_ch. 27上Book of Han, 陈胜项籍传Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (7)
与羽相距荥阳
羽大怒,使当阳君击关
Original relation: hostile · Book of Han, 陈胜项籍传
大破汉军
Original relation: defeat · Book of Han, 陈胜项籍传
大破汉军
Original relation: great defeat · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
伏弩射中汉王
Original relation: shoot wound · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
项王怒,欲杀之。
Original relation: hostile · Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪
楚击汉军,大破之
- enfeoff as Han king← Xiang Yu → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (2)
更立沛公为汉王
更立沛公为汉王
Original relation: enfeoff king · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
Original text (1)
刘、项随而毙之
- spouseLiu Bang → Empress Lühist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Records of the Grand Historian, 秦楚之际月表Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of Han, 叙传下Book of Han, 张陈王周传Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (8)
- spouse← Empress Lü → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 吕太后本纪Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of Han, 叙传上Book of Han, 外戚传上Book of Han, 郦陆朱刘叔孙传
Original text (5)
吕后望云而知所处
吕公见而异之,乃以女妻高祖
吕后泣曰:“妾唯以一太子、一女,奈何弃之匈奴!”
Original relation: dissuade · Book of Han, 郦陆朱刘叔孙传
吕太后者,高祖微时妃也
吕后迎良医
Original relation: 问病 · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
Original text (1)
- appointLiu Bang → Han Xinhist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表Records of the Grand Historian, 淮阴侯列传Records of the Grand Historian, 秦楚之际月表Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Book of Han, 叙传上Book of Han, 叙传下Book of Han, 异姓诸侯王表Book of Han, 张陈王周传Book of Han, 杨胡朱梅云传Book of Han, 韩彭英卢吴传_ch. 34Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (8)
举韩信于行陈
Original relation: promote · Book of Han, 叙传上
爪牙信、布
Original relation: subordinate · Book of Han, 叙传下
王韩信始,汉立之。
Original relation: install king · Book of Han, 异姓诸侯王表
十一月信废为侯。
Original relation: deposed marquis · Book of Han, 异姓诸侯王表
使韩信特将北撃之
韩信拔于行陈而建上将
Original relation: 建上将 · Book of Han, 杨胡朱梅云传
于是王欲召信拜之。
Original relation: appoint general · Book of Han, 韩彭英卢吴传_ch. 34
拜信为大将军
Original relation: appoint general · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
- catchLiu Bang → Han Xinhist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Records of the Grand Historian, 淮阴侯列传Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of Han, 樊郦滕灌傅靳周传Book of Han, 韩彭英卢吴传_ch. 34Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (7)
从至陈,取楚王信
高祖令武士缚信,载后车。
而夺之军
Original relation: seize army · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
楚王信迎谒,因执之
取楚王信
上令武士缚信,载后车。
Original relation: capture · Records of the Grand Historian, 淮阴侯列传
淮阴侯韩信谋反关中,夷三族
Original relation: exterminate three clans · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
- ruler-subject← Han Xin → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 淮阴侯列传Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪Book of Han, 张陈王周传Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (5)
後韩信破齐欲自立为齐王
韩信亦收兵与汉王会
Original relation: meet · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
齐边楚,权轻,不为假王
Original relation: 求封假王 · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
汉王遇我甚厚,载我以其车
与淮阴侯韩信、建成侯彭越期会而击楚军
Original relation: subordinate · Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
祠高祖于明堂
- subordinate← Guan Ying → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Book of Han, 樊郦滕灌傅靳周传
Original text (3)
婴以中涓从
高祖之为沛公,略地至雍丘下
定令婴食颖阴五千户
Original relation: reward · Records of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传
- enfeoffLiu Bang → Guan YinghistRecords of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表〈第十八〉
Original text (2)
颍阴侯灌婴为太尉
Original relation: 任命太尉 · Records of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表
萧、曹、绛、灌之属或至四万
- strategist← Zhang Liang → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of the Later Han, 班彪列传上Book of Han, 张陈王周传Book of Han, 樊郦滕灌傅靳周传Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (7)
沛公拜良为厩将
Original relation: ruler-subject · Book of Han, 张陈王周传
时独沛公与张良得入坐
张良自韩间行归汉
Original relation: 归汉 · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
张良曰:“洛阳其中小不过数百里
Original relation: offer strategy · Book of the Later Han, 班彪列传上
张良西向侍。
张良、陈平说曰
Original relation: offer advice · Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪
因张良遂略韩地轘辕
- employLiu Bang → Zhang Lianghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Book of Han, 刑法志Book of Han, 叙传下Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (5)
用良、平之谋
腹心良、平
Original relation: subordinate · Book of Han, 叙传下
道得张良
Original relation: master-servant · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
汉王以为成信侯
Original relation: 封为成信侯 · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
时独沛公与张良得入坐
Original relation: strategist · Records of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传
Original text (3)
张良、陈平伏后蹑汉王足
良发八难
Original relation: admonish against · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
张良彊请汉王起行劳军
Original relation: urge to go · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
- employLiu Bang → Chen Pinghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of Han, 刑法志Book of Han, 叙传上Book of Han, 叙传下Book of Han, 杨胡朱梅云传Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (7)
用良、平之谋
收陈平于亡命
Original relation: take concubine · Book of Han, 叙传上
腹心良、平
Original relation: subordinate · Book of Han, 叙传下
陈平起于亡命而为谋主
Original relation: 用为谋主 · Book of Han, 杨胡朱梅云传
陈平可以助之
Original relation: designate · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
曲逆侯陈平为左丞相
Original relation: 任命左丞相 · Records of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表
陈平可以助之
Original relation: 指定辅佐 · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
- ruler-subject← Chen Ping → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪Book of the Later Han, 崔骃列传Book of Han, 张陈王周传Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (6)
汉王还定三秦而东
陈平亡楚来降
Original relation: surrender · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
高祖击匈奴,至白登,被围七日,用陈平计得出。
Original relation: offer plan · Book of the Later Han, 崔骃列传
乃使陈平载绛侯代将
Original relation: subordinate · Records of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传
汉王患之,乃用陈平计闲项王。
Original relation: strategist · Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪
张良、陈平说曰
Original relation: offer advice · Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪
Original text (3)
用陈平谋,伪游于云梦者
又问陈平,乃从其计
张良、陈平谏曰
Original relation: 谏追 · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
- enfeoffLiu Bang → Xiao Hehist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表Records of the Grand Historian, 萧相国世家Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表〈第十八〉Book of Han, 刑法志Book of Han, 叙传下Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (6)
任萧、曹之文
Original relation: employ · Book of Han, 刑法志
股肱萧、曹
Original relation: subordinate · Book of Han, 叙传下
萧何为主吏
Original relation: master-servant · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
萧何发关中老弱未傅者悉诣军
Original relation: dispatch troops · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
丞相萧何守汉中
Original relation: 任命丞相 · Records of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表
萧、曹、绛、灌之属或至四万
- assist← Xiao He → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 萧相国世家Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of the Later Han, 班彪列传下Book of Han, 萧何曹参传Book of Han, 陈胜项籍传Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (6)
高祖为布衣时,数以吏事护高祖。
萧何亦发关中卒悉诣荥阳
因荐于汉王
Original relation: 荐韩信 · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
萧公权宜以拓其制
Original relation: build palace · Book of the Later Han, 班彪列传下
高祖为布衣时,何数以吏事护高祖。
萧何为主吏,主进
Original relation: master-servant · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
Original text (1)
乃下相国廷尉,械系之。
Original text (1)
是日,使使持节赦出相国。
Original text (1)
于是何从其计,汉王大说。
Original text (1)
于是上帝眷顾高祖,高祖奉命
- attackLiu Bang → Qing Buhist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Records of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of Han, 张陈王周传Book of Han, 樊郦滕灌傅靳周传
Original text (6)
黥布反,上疾,欲使太子往撃之
Original relation: suppress · Book of Han, 张陈王周传
又从击黥布
从高帝击黥布
Original relation: defeat · Records of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传
黥布反
以车骑将军攻黥布、陈豨。
高祖自往击之
Original text (1)
- subordinate← Fan Kuai → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of the Later Han, 张衡列传Book of Han, 樊郦滕灌傅靳周传
Original text (6)
哙以舍人从攻胡陵
樊哙披帷,入见高祖
Original relation: audience · Book of the Later Han, 张衡列传
哙乃排闼直入,流涕曰
Original relation: admonish · Book of the Later Han, 张衡列传
初从高祖起丰
沛公之参乘樊哙者也。
Original relation: subordinate general · Records of the Grand Historian, 项羽本纪
乃令樊哙召刘季
Original relation: master-servant · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
- accept adviceLiu Bang → Fan Kuaihist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Book of Han, 张陈王周传Book of Han, 樊郦滕灌傅靳周传Book of Han, 韩彭英卢吴传_ch. 34Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (4)
樊哙谏,沛公不聽
汉王赐哙爵为列侯
Original relation: reward · Book of Han, 樊郦滕灌傅靳周传
使樊哙击绾
Original relation: ruler-subject · Book of Han, 韩彭英卢吴传_ch. 34
乃令樊哙召高祖
Original relation: master-servant · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
- enfeoffLiu Bang → Zhou Bohist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表〈第十八〉Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (5)
可令为太尉
Original relation: designate · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
周勃为太尉
Original relation: 任命太尉 · Records of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表
以中涓从起沛,至霸上,为侯。定三秦,食邑,为将军。入汉,定陇西,击项羽,守峣关,定泗水、东海。
萧、曹、绛、灌之属或至四万
可令为太尉
Original relation: appoint Grand Commandant · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
- accompany campaign← Zhou Bo → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传Records of the Grand Historian, 绛侯周勃世家Book of the Later Han, 崔骃列传
Original text (3)
曹参及绛侯周勃,皆从高祖征伐,以定天下也。
与绛侯等共定之
Original relation: subordinate · Records of the Grand Historian, 樊郦滕灌列传
及从高祖定天下
Original relation: 从高祖定天下 · Records of the Grand Historian, 绛侯周勃世家
- enfeoffLiu Bang → Cao Shenhist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖功臣侯者年表〈第十八〉Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of Han, 刑法志Book of Han, 叙传下Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
Original text (8)
任萧、曹之文
Original relation: employ · Book of Han, 刑法志
股肱萧、曹
Original relation: subordinate · Book of Han, 叙传下
掾、主吏萧何、曹参
Original relation: master-servant · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
始剖符封功臣曹参等为通侯
Original relation: 封通侯 · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
齐相平阳侯曹参为相国
Original relation: 任命相国 · Records of the Grand Historian, 汉兴以来将相名臣年表
以中涓从起沛,至霸上,侯。
萧、曹、绛、灌之属或至四万
上曰:“曹参可。”
Original relation: designate successor · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
- assist← Cao Shen → Liu Banghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 曹相国世家Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪Book of the Later Han, 崔骃列传Book of Han, 萧何曹参传
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高祖为沛公也,参以中涓从。
曹参及绛侯周勃,皆从高祖征伐,以定天下也。
Original relation: accompany campaign · Book of the Later Han, 崔骃列传
汉王封参为建成侯
Original relation: ruler-subject · Records of the Grand Historian, 曹相国世家
掾、主吏萧何、曹参乃曰
Original relation: master-servant · Records of the Grand Historian, 高祖本纪
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邯守废丘,汉围之。
项羽追北,至城阳,攻屠其城。军濮阳东,复与章邯战,又破之
Original relation: hostile · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
汉王引兵从故道出袭雍
Original relation: defeat · Book of Han, 高帝纪_ch. 1上
- mandate foundLiu Bang → ShizulitBook of the Later Han, 冕冠长冠委貌冠皮弁冠爵弁冠通天冠远游冠高山冠进贤冠法冠武冠建华冠方山冠巧士冠却非冠却敌冠樊哙冠术氏冠鹖冠帻佩刀印黄赤绶赤绶绿绶紫绶青绶黑绶黄绶青绀纶后夫人服
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