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Wang Jian王翦
Qin general, attacked Zhao.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 9
- RELATION RECORDS
- 11
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Wang Jian, 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
Wang JianisWang Ben’s father
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
4 figures · 6 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
King of Qin→Wang Jianappoint
Wang Jian→Qin Shi Huangaffair
Wang Jian→Lü Buweioffer plan
King Zheng of Qin—Wang Jianruler-subject
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
4 figures · 4 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Wang Jian→King Xi of Yanconquer
Wang Jian—Fan Yuqibattle
Wang Jian→Li Musow discord
Wang Jian→Crown Prince Dan of Yanattack
9 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Qin general, defeated Zhao and attacked Yan.; Qin general, destroyed Zhao.; Qin general, defeated Chu and captured the King of Chu.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Strategies of the Warring States
Qin general, attacked Zhao.; Qin general, intercepted the Zhao army; Qin general, proposed a surprise attack on Chu, later campaigned against Lord Chang'an.
Across source works
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- Literature / legend10 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
6 relations8 verified quotations- King of Qin→ appoint →Wang Jian
- Wang Jian→ offer plan →Lü Buwei
- King Zheng of Qin→ ruler-subject →Wang Jian
- Wang Jian→ attack →Crown Prince Dan of Yan
Verified original text · 8
命王翦为大将
appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 98
即日拜为大将
appoint general · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 107
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history8 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
4 relations5 verified quotations- Wang Jian→ affair →Qin Shi Huang
- Qin Shi Huang→ employ →Wang Jian
- Wang Jian→ conquer →King Xi of Yan
- Wang Jian→ father-son →Wang Ben
Verified original text · 5
事秦始皇
affair · Records of the Grand Historian, 白起王翦列传
王翦、桓𬺈、杨端和攻邺
employ · Records of the Grand Historian, 秦始皇本纪
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history3 profile notes
Strategies of the Warring States
2 relations2 verified quotations- Wang Jian→ general →King of Qin
- Wang Jian→ sow discord →Li Mu
Verified original text · 2
秦将王翦破赵
general · Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／三
王翦恶之，乃多与赵王宠臣郭开等金
sow discord · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／四
History vs. fiction
Wang Jian's 600,000 troops in the campaign against Chu and his request for fields and houses
According to the Records of the Grand Historian, Biography of Bai Qi and Wang Jian, before leaving the pass, Wang Jian 'sent envoys to request good fields five times', explaining that 'he deliberately asked for many fields and houses to secure the king's trust by showing concern for his descendants'. The political wisdom of a great general tarnishing himself to survive is recorded in official history.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
王翦、桓𬺈、杨端和攻邺
- appoint← King of Qin → Wang JianlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 98Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 107
Original text (2)
命王翦为大将
即日拜为大将
Original relation: appoint general · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 107
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
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王翦恶之，乃多与赵王宠臣郭开等金
- conquerWang Jian → King Xi of YanhistRecords of the Grand Historian, 刺客列传Records of the Grand Historian, 燕召公世家
Original text (2)
诏王翦军以伐燕
使将军王翦撃燕
Original relation: attack · Records of the Grand Historian, 燕召公世家
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
- father-sonWang Jian → Wang Benhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 108Records of the Grand Historian, 白起王翦列传
Original text (2)
- battleWang Jian → Fan YuqilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 103Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 104
Original text (2)
王翦亦列阵相对，谓樊於期曰
王翦合兵围城，攻打甚急。