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Qu Jian屈建

ChuHistory × Fiction

Prime Minister of Chu, participated in the Peace Conference.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history ·

Son of Qu Dao, Prime Minister, did not offer water chestnuts when sacrificing to his father; Mo'ao of Chu; Mo'ao of Chu, followed the Marquis of Chen to besiege Chen.

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

Prime Minister of Chu, participated in the Peace Conference; led troops to attack Shu Jiu, later lamented the death of Yang Youji; Chu Prime Minister, established Mi as king, died shortly after.

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    • Qu JiansucceedGongzi Wei
    • Qu Jianlamented self-inflictedYang Youji
    • Yang Youjivolunteer as vanguardQu Jian
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    1. 公子围代为令尹

      succeed · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 67

    2. 建叹曰:“养叔之死,乃自取也!”

      lamented self-inflicted · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 66

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  2. Official history

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  3. 6 profile notes
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    • Qu Jianask virtueShi Hui
    • Qu JianfollowMarquis of Chen
    • Zhao Wenzifuneral ritesQu Jian
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    1. 屈建问范会之德于赵武

      ask virtue · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 49

    2. 屈建从陈侯围陈

      follow · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 35

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Relationship network

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Qu JianQu JianShi HuiShi HuiMarquis of ChenMarquis of ChenZhao WenziZhao WenziGongzi WeiGongzi WeiYang YoujiYang Youji
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 66; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 67; Discourses of the States, 楚语上; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 35; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 36; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 38; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 49

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