CIVILIZATION DOSSIER
Duke Xiang of Qi齐襄公
Heir apparent of Duke Xi of Qi, elder brother of Wen Jiang, with whom he had an illicit affair.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 10
- RELATION RECORDS
- 12
- SOURCE WORKS
- 5
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Duke Xiang of Qi, and the people around them.
Open one chapter at a time. Each chapter gives the relationship first, then the source text behind it.
01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
4 figures · 4 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Xiang of QiisDuke Huan of Qi’s father
Duke Xiang of Qi—Wen Jiangsiblings
Duke Xi of Qi—Duke Xiang of Qifather-son
Gongzi Jiu—Duke Xiang of Qifather-son
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
5 figures · 6 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Xiang of Qi→Duke Huan of Lukill
Read the original source
吩咐公子彭生待席散之后，送鲁侯回邸，要在车中结果鲁侯性命。
Gongsun Wuzhi→Duke Xiang of Qiregicide
Duke Xiang of Qi→Gao Qumidismember
Duke Xiang of Qi→Wen Jiangadultery
Gongzi Tu—Duke Xiang of Qibattle
03THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Duke Xiang of Qi→Duke Hui of Weiaccept
Yi'er→Duke Xiang of Qitold prophecy
11 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Son of Duke Li, named Zhu'er, killed by Wu Zhi.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Heir apparent of Duke Xi of Qi, elder brother of Wen Jiang, with whom he had an illicit affair. Son of Duke Xi of Qi, succeeded as ruler of Qi. Ruler of Qi, elder brother of Xuan Jiang, helped Wei Shuo restore his state.
Across source works
How this figure changes across texts
Works are shown side by side, not as a chronology. No influence between texts is inferred.
- Literature / legend7 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
8 relations11 verified quotations- Duke Xiang of Qi→ father-son →Duke Huan of Qi
- Duke Xiang of Qi→ kill →Duke Huan of Lu
- Duke Xi of Qi→ father-son →Duke Xiang of Qi
- Duke Xiang of Qi→ siblings →Wen Jiang
Verified original text · 11
襄公诸儿即位，长子曰纠
father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 15
吩咐公子彭生待席散之后，送鲁侯回邸，要在车中结果鲁侯性命。
kill · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 13
9 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Discourses of the States
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history3 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
4 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Xiang of Qi→ kill →Duke Huan of Lu
- Duke Huan of Lu→ kill →Duke Xiang of Qi
- Gongsun Wuzhi→ regicide →Duke Xiang of Qi
- Duke Xiang of Qi→ accept →Duke Hui of Wei
Verified original text · 4
拉杀鲁桓公
kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家
使彭生杀公于车上。
kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history2 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
4 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Xiang of Qi→ kill →Duke Huan of Lu
- Duke Xiang of Qi→ adultery →Wen Jiang
- Duke Xiang of Qi→ dismember →Gao Qumi
- Gongsun Wuzhi→ regicide →Duke Xiang of Qi
Verified original text · 4
使公子彭生乘公，公薨于车
kill · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6
齐侯通焉
adultery · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend0 profile notes
In Search of the Supernatural
1 relations1 verified quotations- Yi'er→ told prophecy →Duke Xiang of Qi
Verified original text · 1
乃荧惑星也，将有以告尔。三公归于司马。
told prophecy · In Search of the Supernatural, ch. 8
History vs. fiction
Duke Xiang of Qi's incest with Wen Jiang and Peng Sheng's substitution in death
Both the Zuo Commentary, Duke Huan's 18th year, and the Records of the Grand Historian, Hereditary House of Qi, record that Duke Xiang of Qi had an affair with Wen Jiang, and had Peng Sheng ride in Duke Huan's carriage, causing Duke Huan to die in the carriage. When the people of Lu demanded an explanation, Duke Xiang 'then killed Peng Sheng to appease Lu,' vividly depicting the chaos of the Spring and Autumn period.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
- killDuke Xiang of Qi → Duke Huan of Luhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 13Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6
Original text (3)
吩咐公子彭生待席散之后，送鲁侯回邸，要在车中结果鲁侯性命。
拉杀鲁桓公
使公子彭生乘公，公薨于车
Original relation: kill · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6
Original text (1)
- father-son← Duke Xi of Qi → Duke Xiang of QilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 9Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 11
Original text (2)
世子诸儿，原是个酒色之徒，与文姜虽为兄妹，各自一母。
召世子诸儿至榻前嘱曰
- siblingsDuke Xiang of Qi → Wen JianglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 9Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 13Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 14
Original text (3)
与文姜虽为兄妹，各自一母。
齐襄公见祭足来聘，欣然接之。正欲报聘，忽闻高渠弥弑了昭公，援立子亹，心中大怒，便有兴兵诛讨之意。因鲁侯夫妇将至齐国，且将郑事搁起，亲至泺水迎候。
文姜于路迎接其兄
Original text (1)
- dismemberDuke Xiang of Qi → Gao QumilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 13Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 6
Original text (2)
乃带至国中，命车裂于南门。
齐人杀子亹而轘高渠弥
Original text (1)
- regicide← Gongsun Wuzhi → Duke Xiang of Qihist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 15Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 7
Original text (3)
公孙无知篡位
无知入宫，求公不得。或见人足于户闲，发视，乃襄公，遂弑之
Original relation: regicide · Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家
遂弑之。而立无知。
Original text (1)
子突叹曰：“吾奉王命而战死
Original text (1)
齐襄公率诸侯奉王命共伐卫，纳卫惠公
Original text (1)
乃荧惑星也，将有以告尔。三公归于司马。