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Lord Pingyuan平原君
A prince of the state of Zhao, enfeoffed as Lord Pingyuan. He valued scholars and once executed a beautiful woman to apologize to a crippled man.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 13
- RELATION RECORDS
- 22
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Lord Pingyuan, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
2 figures · 2 records+
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Lord Pingyuan—Lord Xinlingin-law
Lord Pingyuan—Wei Qifriend
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
7 figures · 10 records+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
King of Zhao→Lord Pingyuanaccept advice
Lord Pingyuan→Lu Zhonglianreward
King Xiaocheng of Zhao→Lord Pingyuanappoint
Lord Mengchang→Lord Pingyuango out welcome
King Wuling of Zhao—Lord Pingyuanruler-subject
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主父见公子胜在侧,私谓曰:“汝见安阳君乎?虽随班拜舞,似有不甘之色。吾分赵地为二,使章为代王,与赵相并,汝以为何如?”赵胜对曰:“王昔日已误矣!今君臣之分已定,复生事端,恐有争变!”
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
8 figures · 9 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Lord Pingyuan→Lord Xinlingcriticize
King of Qin→Lord Pingyuanaccuse
Lord Pingyuan→King of Chudecide strategy
King Zhaoxiang of Qin→Lord Pingyuancoerce
Source record
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
1 figure · 1 record+
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Lord Pingyuan→Lu Zhongliangive gold
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
A prince of Zhao; Zhao She once managed his household. A prince of Zhao, one of the Four Lords of the Warring States. A prince of Zhao who accepted Shangdang and later went to Chu to request aid.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Strategies of the Warring States
A prince of Zhao, enfeoffed as Lord Pingyuan, valued scholars, and executed a beautiful woman to apologize to a crippled man. A prince of Zhao who went out to welcome Lord Mengchang. A Zhao prince who formed a marriage alliance with Wuji.
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- Literature / legend8 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
8 relations8 verified quotations- King of Zhao→ accept advice →Lord Pingyuan
- Lord Mengchang→ go out welcome →Lord Pingyuan
- Lord Pingyuan→ criticize →Lord Xinling
- Lord Xinling→ criticize →Lord Pingyuan
Verified original text · 8
君此言,正合寡人之意
accept advice · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 98
平原君赵胜,出迎于三十里外
go out welcome · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 94
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history11 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
11 relations10 verified quotations- Lord Pingyuan→ decide strategy →King of Chu
- King Zhaoxiang of Qin→ coerce →Lord Pingyuan
- King Xiaocheng of Zhao→ besiege →Lord Pingyuan
- King Xiaocheng of Zhao→ appoint →Lord Pingyuan
Verified original text · 10
遂定从于殿上
decide strategy · Records of the Grand Historian, 平原君虞卿列传
赵孝成王乃发卒围平原君家
besiege · Records of the Grand Historian, 范睢蔡泽列传
8 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history9 profile notes
Strategies of the Warring States
8 relations10 verified quotations- King of Qin→ accuse →Lord Pingyuan
- King of Zhao→ accept advice →Lord Pingyuan
- Lord Pingyuan→ request follow →King of Zhao
- Lord Pingyuan→ criticize →Lord Xinling
Verified original text · 10
赵豹、平原君,数欺弄寡人。
accuse · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵/四
赵王喜,召平原君
召议 · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵
8 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
The legend of Mao Sui recommending himself and Lord Pingyuan's mission to seek aid from Chu
According to the Records of the Grand Historian, 'Biographies of Lord Pingyuan and Yu Qing', Mao Sui 'pressed his sword and ascended the steps... then summoned the attendants of the King of Chu and said, 'Bring the blood of chicken, dog, and horse'... and thus the alliance was concluded.' The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms faithfully reproduces the process of Mao Sui standing out and intimidating Chu in the hall.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
赵豹、平原君,数欺弄寡人。
Original text (1)
- accept advice← King of Zhao → Lord PingyuanlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 98Strategies of the Warring States, 赵Strategies of the Warring States, 赵/三
Original text (3)
君此言,正合寡人之意
赵王喜,召平原君
Original relation: 召议 · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵
将益之地
Original relation: reward · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵/三
- request followLord Pingyuan → King of ZhaolitStrategies of the Warring States, 赵/三Strategies of the Warring States, 赵/四
Original text (2)
魏使人因平原君请从于赵
仆已言之仆主矣。
Original relation: subordinate · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵/四
Original text (1)
平原君赵胜,出迎于三十里外
- criticizeLord Pingyuan → Lord XinlinglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 100Strategies of the Warring States, 赵/三
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今乃日逐从博徒卖浆者出游,交非其类,恐损名誉
平原君使人请救于魏
Original relation: ask for help · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵/三
Original text (1)
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- ruler-subject← King Wuling of Zhao → Lord PingyuanlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 93
Original text (1)
主父见公子胜在侧,私谓曰:“汝见安阳君乎?虽随班拜舞,似有不甘之色。吾分赵地为二,使章为代王,与赵相并,汝以为何如?”赵胜对曰:“王昔日已误矣!今君臣之分已定,复生事端,恐有争变!”
Original text (1)
赵孝成王乃发卒围平原君家
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平原君相赵惠文王及孝成王
Original text (1)
- rewardLord 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
- lobby← Lu 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 audience← Lu 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
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平原君乃置酒,酒酣起前,以千金为鲁连寿。
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赵奢者,赵之田部吏也。收租税而平原君家不肯出租,奢以法治之,杀平原君用事者九人。
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平原君从容言及“合从”却秦之事
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魏齐恐,亡走赵。匿平原君所