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Lu Zhonglian鲁仲连
A noble scholar of Qi, eloquent, opposed to calling Qin emperor.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 4
- RELATION RECORDS
- 9
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Lu Zhonglian, and the people around them.
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01ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 4 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Lord Pingyuan→Lu Zhonglianreward
King of Zhao→Lu Zhonglianreward
Tian Dan→Lu Zhonglianwanted to enfeoff
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
3 figures · 3 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Lu Zhonglian→Lord Pingyuanlobby
Lu Zhonglian→Lord Mengchangcriticize
Tian Dan→Lu Zhonglianask plan
03THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Lord Pingyuan→Lu Zhongliangive gold
Lu Zhonglian→Tian Danprophesy
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
A noble scholar of Qi, persuaded Zhao to repel Qin, later retired to the sea. A noble scholar of Qi, known for righteousness in refusing to call Qin emperor. A righteous warrior of the Warring States period.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Strategies of the Warring States
A noble scholar of Qi, eloquent, opposed to calling Qin emperor.
Across source works
How this figure changes across texts
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- Literature / legend1 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
2 relations2 verified quotations- King of Zhao→ reward →Lu Zhonglian
- Lu Zhonglian→ seek audience →Lord Pingyuan
Verified original text · 2
赵王又欲封鲁仲连以大邑，仲连固辞
reward · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 100
乃求见平原君曰
seek audience · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 100
- Official history1 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
4 relations4 verified quotations- Lord Pingyuan→ reward →Lu Zhonglian
- Lu Zhonglian→ lobby →Lord Pingyuan
- Lord Pingyuan→ give gold →Lu Zhonglian
- Tian Dan→ wanted to enfeoff →Lu Zhonglian
Verified original text · 4
于是平原君欲封鲁连，鲁连辞让（使）者三，终不肯受。
reward · Records of the Grand Historian, 鲁仲连邹阳列传
鲁仲连曰：“吾始以君为天下之贤公子也，吾乃今然后知君非天下之贤公子也
lobby · Records of the Grand Historian, 鲁仲连邹阳列传
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history7 profile notes
Strategies of the Warring States
6 relations7 verified quotations- Lu Zhonglian→ criticize →Lord Mengchang
- Lord Pingyuan→ reward →Lu Zhonglian
- Lu Zhonglian→ lobby →Lord Pingyuan
- Lu Zhonglian→ seek audience →Lord Pingyuan
Verified original text · 7
鲁仲连谓孟尝
criticize · Strategies of the Warring States, 齐／四
于是平原君欲封鲁仲连。
欲封赏 · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
赵王又欲封鲁仲连以大邑，仲连固辞
Original text (1)
- reward← Lord Pingyuan → Lu Zhonglianhist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 鲁仲连邹阳列传Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
Original text (2)
于是平原君欲封鲁连，鲁连辞让（使）者三，终不肯受。
于是平原君欲封鲁仲连。
Original relation: 欲封赏 · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
- lobbyLu Zhonglian → Lord Pingyuanhist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 鲁仲连邹阳列传Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
Original text (2)
鲁仲连曰：“吾始以君为天下之贤公子也，吾乃今然后知君非天下之贤公子也
鲁仲连辞让者三，终不肯受。
Original relation: decline politely · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
- seek audienceLu Zhonglian → Lord PingyuanlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 100Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
Original text (2)
乃求见平原君曰
鲁仲连适游赵，会秦围赵。闻魏将欲令赵尊秦为帝，乃见平原君
Original text (1)
平原君乃置酒，酒酣起前，以千金为鲁连寿。
Original text (2)
将军攻狄，不能下也。
鲁仲子曰：“将军之在即墨，坐而织蒉
Original relation: analyze · Strategies of the Warring States, 齐／六
Original text (1)
田单乃惧，问鲁仲子曰
Original text (1)
归而言鲁连，欲爵之。