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Qin Bo秦伯
Ruler of Qin, married his daughter to Chong'er, helping him return to Jin.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 10
- RELATION RECORDS
- 14
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Qin Bo, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 1 record＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Qin Bo—Duke Wen of Jinmarry daughter
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
5 figures · 5 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Qin Bo→Duke of Zhengalliance
Qin Bo→Meng Mingnot correct
Qin Bo→Shi Huiask plan
Gongsun Zhi→Qin Borelay message
Source record
Qin Bo→Jian Shuself-blame
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
5 figures · 6 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Marquis of Jin→Qin Bocaptured
Qin Bo→Duke of Zhengbesiege
Source record
Duke Hui of Jin→Qin Bocaptured
Fan Wenzi→Qin Bocomment
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Qin Bo→Duke Wen of Jinaccept him
Qin Bo→Duke Hui of Jinrelease
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- Official history2 profile notes
Discourses of the States
2 relations2 verified quotations- Qin Bo→ marry daughter →Duke Wen of Jin
- Qin Bo→ accept him →Duke Wen of Jin
Verified original text · 2
秦伯归女五人，怀嬴与焉
marry daughter · Discourses of the States, 晋语四
秦伯纳重耳于晋
accept him · Discourses of the States, 晋语四
- Official history17 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
12 relations14 verified quotations- Marquis of Jin→ captured →Qin Bo
- Qin Bo→ leave teacher →Marquis of Jin
- Qin Bo→ alliance →Duke of Zheng
- Qin Bo→ besiege →Duke of Zheng
Verified original text · 14
秦获晋侯以归。
captured · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 13
秋，晋侯伐秦，围刓、新城
attack · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 17
12 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
秦伯归女五人，怀嬴与焉
Original text (1)
- captured← Marquis of Jin → Qin BolitCorrect Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 13Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 17
Original text (2)
秦获晋侯以归。
秋，晋侯伐秦，围刓、新城
Original relation: attack · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 17
- leave teacherQin Bo → Marquis of JinlitCorrect Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 27
Original text (2)
晋侯辞秦师而下
秦、晋为成，将会于令狐。
Original relation: alliance · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 27
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
秦伯曰：“晋国和乎？”对曰：“不和。小人耻失其君而悼丧其亲
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
孤违蹇叔以辱二三子，孤之罪也。
- not correctQin Bo → Meng MinglitCorrect Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 16Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 17
Original text (3)
不替孟明，孤之过也。
秦伯曰：“是孤之罪也
Original relation: pardon crime · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 17
复使为政。
Original relation: 复用 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 17
Original text (1)
范文子曰：“是盟也何益？
Original text (1)
楚人灭江，秦伯为之降服