CIVILIZATION DOSSIER
Meng Xianzi孟献子
A senior minister of the state of Lu, known for his frugality, and was prophesied to preserve Lu for a long time.
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- SOURCE WORKS
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Meng Xianzi, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
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Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Gongsun Ao—Meng Xianzigrandparent-grandchild
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
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Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Meng Xianzi→Marquis of Jinpresent speech
Meng Xianzi→Hua Yuanreturn visit
Meng Xianzi→Duke of Luoffer advice
Meng Xianzi→Ji Wenzireport
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 2 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Xiang Xu→Meng Xianziblame fault
Xi Qi→Meng Xianzievaluate
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Discourses of the States
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Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
7 relations7 verified quotations- Meng Xianzi→ present speech →Marquis of Jin
- Meng Xianzi→ return visit →Hua Yuan
- Meng Xianzi→ offer advice →Duke of Lu
- Meng Xianzi→ report →Ji Wenzi
Verified original text · 7
孟献子曰：“以寡君之密迩于仇雠，而原固事君，无失官命
present speech · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 29
孟献子如宋，报华元也。
return visit · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 26
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孟献子曰：“以寡君之密迩于仇雠，而原固事君，无失官命
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孟献子如宋，报华元也。
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孟献子曰：“郤氏其亡乎？礼，身之干也；敬，身之基也。郤子无基