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Duke Zhuang of Qi齐庄公

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Crown prince of Duke Ling of Qi, deposed, later enthroned as Duke Zhuang.

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Duke Zhuang of Qi, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

2 figures · 2 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

6 figures · 6 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

3 figures · 4 records
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Ruler of Qi. Ruler of Qi, treated Jin rebel Luan Cheng generously. Grandson of Duke Wen, named Gou.

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

Crown prince of Duke Ling of Qi, deposed, later enthroned as Duke Zhuang. Ruler of Qi, fond of valor, accepted Luan Ying. Ruler of Qi, took advantage of Jin's turmoil to attack Jin.

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  1. 5 profile notes
    4 relations7 verified quotations
    • Cui Zhu→ regicide →Duke Zhuang of Qi
    • Duke Zhuang of Qi→ accept →Luan Ying
    • Yan Ying→ remonstrate →Duke Zhuang of Qi
    • Duke Ling of Qi→ depose →Duke Zhuang of Qi
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    1. 自此有谋弑庄公之意。

      plot regicide · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 63

    2. 崔杼恶庄公之淫乱

      abhor · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 64

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    • Duke Zhuang of Qi→ father-son →Duke Xi of Qi
    • Duke Zhuang of Qi→ young lord →Duke Xi of Qi
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    1. 僖公，庄公之子

      father-son · Discourses of the States, 郑语

    2. 齐庄、僖于是乎小伯

      young lord · Discourses of the States, 郑语

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  3. 4 profile notes
    5 relations7 verified quotations
    • Duke Zhuang of Qi→ kill →Jiang Ziya
    • Cui Zhu→ regicide →Duke Zhuang of Qi
    • Cui Zhu→ welcome and install →Duke Zhuang of Qi
    • Duke Zhuang of Qi→ adultery →Cui Zhu
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    1. 执太子牙于句窦之丘，杀之

      kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 齐太公世家

    2. 崔杼以庄公通其妻，杀之

      kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表

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    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Cui Zhu→ regicide →Duke Zhuang of Qi
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    1. 遂杀之

      kill · Strategies of the Warring States, 楚／四

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  5. 7 profile notes
    5 relations6 verified quotations
    • Marquis of Jin→ attack Qi →Duke Zhuang of Qi
    • Cui Zhu→ regicide →Duke Zhuang of Qi
    • Cui Zhu→ welcome and install →Duke Zhuang of Qi
    • Duke Ling of Qi→ father-son →Duke Zhuang of Qi
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    1. 伐齐，以报朝歌之役

      attack Qi · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 36

    2. 齐崔杼弑其君光

      regicide · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 36

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History vs. fiction

Qi Zhuang Gong attacks Jin

  • attestedWhat was Qi Zhuang Gong's attitude towards the internal turmoil in Jin?

    Regarding Qi's act of taking advantage of another's misfortune, the Records of the Grand Historian, chapter on the Hereditary House of Qi Tai Gong, briefly records: 'In the fourth year, Qi Zhuang Gong sent Luan Ying secretly into Quwo of Jin as an internal agent, with troops following him, ascending the Taihang Mountains and entering Mengmen.' The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, chapter 064, reproduces with literary brushwork his unwillingness to accept defeat: 'Furthermore, Qi Zhuang Gong, because the attack on Jin had not achieved complete success, his ambitious heart did not die. Returning to Qi territory, he refused to enter, saying: "In the battle of Pingyin, the Ju people wanted to attack Qi from their own countryside; this grudge must also be avenged!"'

Relationship network

9 figures · 16 links
Duke Zhuang of QiDuke Zhuang of QiJiang ZiyaJiang ZiyaMarquis of JinMarquis of JinCui ZhuCui ZhuLuan YingLuan YingYan YingYan YingDuke Ling of QiDuke Ling of QiDuke Xi of QiDuke Xi of QiGongsun AoGongsun Ao
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 62; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家; Discourses of the States, 楚语上; Strategies of the Warring States, 楚／四; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 31; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 63; Records of the Grand Historian, 田敬仲完世家; Discourses of the States, 郑语

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