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Crown Prince Shensheng太子申生
The crown prince of Duke Xian, framed by Li Ji, committed suicide.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 5
- RELATION RECORDS
- 9
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Crown Prince Shensheng, 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 Xian of Jin—Crown Prince Shenshengfather-son
Crown Prince Shensheng—Qi Jiangmother-son
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 3 records+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Xian of Jin→Crown Prince Shenshengreside
Hu Tu→Crown Prince Shenshengcommand troops
Li Ke→Crown Prince Shenshengadmonish
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 3 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Crown Prince Shensheng→Li Jiframed
Duke Xian of Jin→Crown Prince Shenshengkill
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
1 figure · 1 record+
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Hu Tu→Crown Prince Shenshengurged to flee
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- Official history2 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
5 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Xian of Jin→ kill →Crown Prince Shensheng
- Duke Xian of Jin→ father-son →Crown Prince Shensheng
- Li Ji→ frame →Crown Prince Shensheng
- Crown Prince Shensheng→ framed →Li Ji
Verified original text · 4
献公杀太子申生
kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
骊姬使人置毒药胙中。
frame · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history3 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
6 relations6 verified quotations- Duke Xian of Jin→ father-son →Crown Prince Shensheng
- Duke Xian of Jin→ reside →Crown Prince Shensheng
- Li Ke→ admonish →Crown Prince Shensheng
- Hu Tu→ command troops →Crown Prince Shensheng
Verified original text · 6
晋侯使大子申生伐东山皋落氏
father-son · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 10
使大子居曲沃
reside · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 9
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
- father-son← Duke Xian of Jin → Crown Prince Shenshenghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 10
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晋侯使大子申生伐东山皋落氏
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里克谏曰:“大子奉冢祀、社稷之粢盛
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骊姬使人置毒药胙中。
骊姬谗之
Original relation: slander harm · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
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太子闻之,奔新城。
- mother-sonCrown Prince Shensheng → Qi Jianghist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 9
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