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Duke Wen of Lu鲁文公

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Ruler of the state of Lu, who once appealed to Jin for urgent aid. During his reign, he dealt with the conflict between Gongsun Ao and Zhong Sui, and eventually died of illness.

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Duke Wen of Lu, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In history ·

Ruler of Lu, intended to demolish the residences of Meng Wenzi and Hou Jingzi. Also, ruler of Lu, son of Duke Xi, mother Sheng Jiang. Also, ruler of Lu, due to illness did not attend the court audience, sent Ji Wenzi to meet with the Marquis of Qi.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition

Ruler of Lu, appealed to Jin for aid. Also, ruler of Lu, handled the dispute between Gongsun Ao and Zhong Sui, then died.

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  1. 2 profile notes
    5 relations5 verified quotations
    • Ji Sun Xingfuruler-subjectDuke Wen of Lu
    • Duke Wen of Lufather-sonDuke Xi of Lu
    • Gongzi Suiruler-subjectDuke Wen of Lu
    • Duke Wen of LuspouseJiang Shi
    Verified original text · 5
    1. 鲁使上卿季孙行父如晋告急

      ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 49

    2. 乃僖公嫡夫人声姜之子

      father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 49

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    0 relations0 verified quotations

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  3. 4 profile notes
    3 relations2 verified quotations
    • Marquis of QiattackDuke Wen of Lu
    • Duke Wen of LudispatchJi Sun Xingfu
    • Duke Wen of LudispatchGongzi Sui
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 公有疾,使季文子会齐侯于阳谷

      dispatch · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 20

    2. 父使襄仲纳赂于齐侯

      dispatch · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 20

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Relationship network

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Duke Wen of LuDuke Wen of LuMarquis of QiMarquis of QiJi Sun XingfuJi Sun XingfuDuke Xi of LuDuke Xi of LuGongzi SuiGongzi SuiJiang ShiJiang ShiGongsun AoGongsun Ao
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 49; Discourses of the States, 鲁语上; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 17; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 20

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