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Duke Xiao of Qin秦孝公
Son of Duke Xian of Qin, issued an order to recruit talents.
- DIRECT FIGURES
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- RELATION RECORDS
- 5
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Duke Xiao of Qin, 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
Duke Xiao of QinisKing Hui’s father
Duke Xiao of QinisKing Huiwen of Qin’s father
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
1 figure · 2 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Xiao of QinisShang Yang’s ruler
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Xiao of Qin—King Hui of Weibattle
4 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Ruler of the Qin state, appointed Shang Yang to implement reforms, making Qin wealthy and strong.; Ruler of Qin, received the title of Earl from the Zhou king.; Ruler of the Qin state, appointed Shang Yang to implement reforms.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Strategies of the Warring States · Bamboo Annals
Son of Duke Xian of Qin, issued an order to recruit talents.; Ruler of the Qin state, issued an order to recruit talents, appointed Wei Yang to implement reforms.; Ruler of the Qin state, followed Wei Yang's advice to attack Wei.
Across source works
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- Literature / legend5 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
2 relations2 verified quotations- Duke Xiao of Qin→ ruler-subject →Shang Yang
- Duke Xiao of Qin→ employ →Shang Yang
Verified original text · 2
遂拜卫鞅为左庶长
ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 87
秦孝公嘉卫鞅之功，封为列侯
enfeoff · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 89
- Official history5 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
5 relations8 verified quotations- Duke Xiao of Qin→ ruler-subject →Shang Yang
- Duke Xiao of Qin→ employ →Shang Yang
- Duke Xiao of Qin→ battle →King Hui of Wei
- Duke Xiao of Qin→ father-son →King Huiwen of Qin
Verified original text · 8
孝公既用卫鞅
subject · Records of the Grand Historian, 商君列传
卫鞅说孝公变法修刑
变法 · Records of the Grand Historian, 秦本纪
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history4 profile notes
Strategies of the Warring States
2 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Xiao of Qin→ ruler-subject →Shang Yang
- Duke Xiao of Qin→ employ →Shang Yang
Verified original text · 4
孝公以为相，封之于商
enfeoff lord · Strategies of the Warring States, 秦／一
夫商君为孝公平权衡
assist · Strategies of the Warring States, 秦／三
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Bamboo Annals
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Xiao of Qin→ employ →Shang Yang
Verified original text · 1
秦封卫鞅于邬
enfeoff · Bamboo Annals, 古本辑校
Relationship network
- ruler-subjectDuke Xiao of Qin → Shang Yanghist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 87Records of the Grand Historian, 商君列传Records of the Grand Historian, 秦本纪Records of the Grand Historian, 范睢蔡泽列传Strategies of the Warring States, 秦／一Strategies of the Warring States, 秦／三Strategies of the Warring States, 魏／一
Original text (7)
遂拜卫鞅为左庶长
孝公既用卫鞅
Original relation: subject · Records of the Grand Historian, 商君列传
卫鞅说孝公变法修刑
Original relation: 变法 · Records of the Grand Historian, 秦本纪
夫公孙鞅之事孝公也，极身无贰虑
Original relation: assist · Records of the Grand Historian, 范睢蔡泽列传
孝公以为相，封之于商
夫商君为孝公平权衡
Original relation: assist · Strategies of the Warring States, 秦／三
西之秦，孝公受而用之
Original relation: 西之秦 · Strategies of the Warring States, 魏／一
- employDuke Xiao of Qin → Shang Yanghist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 89Records of the Grand Historian, 六国年表Records of the Grand Historian, 秦始皇本纪Strategies of the Warring States, 楚／四Strategies of the Warring States, 秦／一Bamboo Annals, 古本辑校
Original text (6)
秦孝公嘉卫鞅之功，封为列侯
Original relation: enfeoff · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 89
卫公孙鞅为大良造
商君佐之，内立法度
秦孝公封商君
Original relation: enfeoff lord · Strategies of the Warring States, 楚／四
孝公以为相，封之于商
Original relation: enfeoff lord · Strategies of the Warring States, 秦／一
秦封卫鞅于邬
Original relation: enfeoff · Bamboo Annals, 古本辑校
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
孝公卒，子惠文君立
Original text (1)
孝公既没，惠王、武王蒙故业