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Wang Gui王贵

Yue Family ArmyHistory × Fiction

A general of the Yue Family Army, he died of grief after Shi Quan's death.

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DIRECT FIGURES: 6
RELATION RECORDS: 11
SOURCE WORKS: 2

RELATIONSHIP COMPASS

Wang Gui, and the people around them.

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MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

2 figures · 3 records

Yue Fei2
Yue Fei—Wang Guisubordinate general
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首遣王贵等攻虢州
History of Song, 云传
Zhou Tong
Zhou Tong—Wang Guimaster-disciple
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周侗道：“贤弟们且请回
The Story of Yue Fei, 第三回

KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

3 figures · 4 records

Yue Fei2
Yue Fei—Wang Guisworn brothers
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王贵已多吃了两杯，歪著身子，靠在椅上亦睡著了。
The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回
Wang Ming
Wang MingisWang Gui’s father
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到了第二年果然生下一子，取名王贵
The Story of Yue Fei, 第二回
Yao Shi
Wang Gui—Yao Shimother-son
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王贵见爹爹打骂，飞跑的逃进房中，到母亲面前哭道
The Story of Yue Fei, 第三回

ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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Yue Fei
Yue Fei—Wang Guisubordinate general
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飞遣王贵、傅庆追破之
History of Song, 云传

CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

3 figures · 3 records

Yue Fei
Yue Fei→Wang Guibreak ties
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划地断义
The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十一回
Niu Gao
Niu Gao→Wang Guicut captive head
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牛皋轻轻把剑在小番颈上一割
The Story of Yue Fei, 第三十九回
Wang Shan
Wang Gui→Wang Shanslay
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早被王贵一刀，连肩带背砍于马上
The Story of Yue Fei, 第十四回

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In history · History of Song

A subordinate general of Yue Fei, he fought in many battles; a subordinate general of Yue Fei, he attacked Guo and Tang prefectures.

In fiction · The Story of Yue Fei

A general of the Yue Family Army, he died of grief after Shi Quan's death; a subordinate general of Yue Fei, he assisted in battle; a general of the Yue Family Army, he was ordered to go down the mountain to capture barbarian soldiers as pigs and sheep for the flag sacrifice.

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Literature / legend
The Story of Yue Fei
30 profile notes
8 relations18 verified quotations
- Yue Fei→ sworn brothers →Wang Gui
- Wang Gui→ sworn brotherhood →Yue Fei
- Yue Fei→ break ties →Wang Gui
- Niu Gao→ cut captive head →Wang Gui
Verified original text · 18
1. 王贵已多吃了两杯，歪著身子，靠在椅上亦睡著了。
  sworn brothers · The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回
2. 众兄弟俱各全身甲胄
  sworn brothers · The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十一回
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Official history
History of Song
9 profile notes
2 relations7 verified quotations
- Yue Fei→ subordinate general →Wang Gui
- Wang Gui→ subordinate general →Yue Fei
Verified original text · 7
1. 飞遣王贵、傅庆追破之
  subordinate general · History of Song, 云传
2. 遣王贵等攻虢州
  subordinate general · History of Song, 岳飞传
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History vs. fiction

Wang Gui's combat and fictional death

based on factHistorical records document his achievements in capturing prefectures and commanderies, while the novel adds a dramatic ending of his death by illness or in battle.
The official history 'History of Song: Biography of Yue Fei' records his true colors: 'The bandit Guo Ji, hearing of Yue Fei's arrival, fled into the lake. Yue Fei sent Wang Gui and Fu Qing to pursue and defeat him, and also sent persuasive speakers Ma Gao and Lin Ju to make all his followers surrender.' The novel 'The Story of Yue Fei, Chapter 75' retains some of his image, but specific plots such as 'Dong Yaozong said to Wang Biao: "Third brother, your descendants have come"' are full of fictional flavor.

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sworn brothers← Yue Fei → Wang GuilitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第九回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十一回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第八回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第六回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第十回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第四回
Original text (7)
1. 王贵已多吃了两杯，歪著身子，靠在椅上亦睡著了。
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回
2. 众兄弟俱各全身甲胄
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十一回
3. 们一齐进县辞行
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第八回
4. 当下岳飞、汤怀、张显、牛皋、王贵共是五骑马
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第八回
5. 众员外大喜。当日，就王员外家设席，与牛皋母子接风，就留牛母与岳安人同居作伴。拣个吉日，叫牛皋与小兄弟们也结拜做弟兄。
  Original relation: sworn brothers · The Story of Yue Fei, 第六回
6. 这位姓王名贵
  Original relation: 同乡好友 · The Story of Yue Fei, 第十回
7. 就叫他四人结为兄弟
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第四回
subordinate general← Yue Fei → Wang GuihistHistory of Song, 云传 History of Song, 岳飞传 History of Song, 王德王彦魏胜张宪杨再兴牛皋胡闳休传 History of Song, 高宗本纪四
Original text (5)
1. 飞遣王贵、傅庆追破之
  History of Song, 云传
2. 遣王贵等攻虢州
  History of Song, 岳飞传
3. 飞乃命皋及王贵、董先、杨再兴、孟邦杰、李宝等经略东西京
  History of Song, 王德王彦魏胜张宪杨再兴牛皋胡闳休传
4. 岳飞遣统领徐庆、王贵
  Original relation: dispatch · History of Song, 高宗本纪四
5. 岳飞遣统制王贵、张宪击败李成及金兵于邓州之西
  Original relation: dispatch · History of Song, 高宗本纪四
sworn brotherhoodWang Gui → Yue FeilitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第九回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第十二回
Original text (2)
1. 王贵道：“哥哥好人！我们一齐同去
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回
2. 王贤弟，你可整顿兵器，在校场门首等候
  Original relation: sworn brothers · The Story of Yue Fei, 第十二回
break ties← Yue Fei → Wang GuilitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第二十一回
Original text (1)
1. 划地断义
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十一回
subordinate general← Yue Fei → Wang GuihistHistory of Song, 云传
Original text (1)
1. 首遣王贵等攻虢州
  History of Song, 云传
subordinate generalWang Gui → Yue FeihistHistory of Song, 高宗本纪六
Original text (1)
1. 岳飞遣将王贵、姚政合兵力战
  History of Song, 高宗本纪六
cut captive head← Niu Gao → Wang GuilitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第三十九回
Original text (1)
1. 牛皋轻轻把剑在小番颈上一割
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第三十九回
father-son← Wang Ming → Wang GuilitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第三回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第二回
Original text (2)
1. 到了第二年果然生下一子，取名王贵
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第二回
2. 员外大怒，骂道：“畜生！你小小年纪，敢如此无礼！”
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第三回
mother-sonWang Gui → Yao ShilitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第三回
Original text (1)
1. 王贵见爹爹打骂，飞跑的逃进房中，到母亲面前哭道
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第三回
slayWang Gui → Wang ShanlitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第十四回
Original text (1)
1. 早被王贵一刀，连肩带背砍于马上
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第十四回
master-disciple← Zhou Tong → Wang GuilitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第三回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第五回 The Story of Yue Fei, 第四回
Original text (3)
1. 周侗道：“贤弟们且请回
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第三回
2. 家师是关西人，姓周名侗
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第五回
3. 传授了三个门生
  The Story of Yue Fei, 第四回