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Wang Ming王明

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A squire of Qilin Village in Neihuang County, father of Wang Gui. He was generous and righteous, taking in the destitute mother and son of Yue Fei, and providing a burial ground for Zhou Tong. As the benefactor of the Yue family, he also helped Yue Lei burn the boats.

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Wang Ming, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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In history · History of Song

He and Bu You recruited righteous soldiers. He was a garrison commander of Fuzhou and was captured.

In fiction · The Story of Yue Fei

A squire of Neihuang County who adopted Yue Fei; his son Wang Gui was sworn brother to Yue Fei. He was the father of Wang Gui and friends with Zhang Da and Tang Wenzhong. He was the benefactor who took in Yue Fei and his mother.

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  1. Literature / legend

    The Story of Yue Fei

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    4 relations6 verified quotations
    • Yue Fei→ adoptive father →Wang Ming
    • Yue Fei→ thank →Wang Ming
    • Wang Ming→ shelter →Yue Fei
    • Wang Ming→ father-son →Wang Gui
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    1. 感蒙恩公王明收养长大

      adoptive father · The Story of Yue Fei, 第七回

    2. 得遇王明恩公收养

      adopt · The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回

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  2. Official history

    History of Song

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    0 relations0 verified quotations

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Wang MingWang MingYue FeiYue FeiWang GuiWang Gui
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Sources: History of Song, 宗室传四; History of Song, 瀛国公二王附本纪; The Story of Yue Fei, 第七回; The Story of Yue Fei, 第三回; The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回; The Story of Yue Fei, 第二回; The Story of Yue Fei, 第六十六回; The Story of Yue Fei, 第六回

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