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Wang Yi王邑

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Wang Mang's cousin, served as a palace attendant, falsely claimed the Empress Dowager's decree.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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RELATIONSHIP COMPASS

Wang Yi, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

2 figures · 2 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

2 figures · 2 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

1 figure · 1 record
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

2 figures · 2 records

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Event · 23 CEBattle of KunyangLiu Xiu led a small assault against the center of Wang Mang's army while Kunyang's defenders attacked from within. Wang Xun was killed and Wang Yi's force collapsed, marking a turning point toward the fall of Xin and the rise of Eastern Han.

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  1. Official history

    Book of Han

    10 profile notes
    4 relations6 verified quotations
    • Wang MangconfidantWang Yi
    • Wang MangcousinWang Yi
    • Emperor Ai of Hanrestore fiefWang Yi
    • Wang Yiask booksHuan Tan
    Verified original text · 6
    1. 王舜、王邑为腹心

      confidant · Book of Han, 王莽传上

    2. 大司空王邑兼三公之职

      appoint · Book of Han, 王莽传下

    4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  2. Official history

    Book of the Later Han

    9 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Emperor GuangwudefeatWang Yi
    • Wang Yioffer upEmperor Xian of Han
    • Dou Rongbrother-in-lawWang Yi
    Verified original text · 3
    1. 霆发昆阳,凭怒雷震

      defeat · Book of the Later Han, 班彪列传下

    2. 河东太守王邑奉献绵帛

      offer up · Book of the Later Han, 董卓列传

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Relationship network

7 figures · 17 links
Wang YiWang YiEmperor GuangwuEmperor GuangwuWang MangWang MangEmperor Ai of HanEmperor Ai of HanEmperor Xian of HanEmperor Xian of HanDou RongDou RongHuan TanHuan Tan
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Sources: Book of the Later Han, 任李万邳刘耿列传; Book of Han, 何武王嘉师丹传; Book of the Later Han, 伏侯宋蔡冯赵牟韦列传; Book of Han, 元后传; Book of the Later Han, 光武帝纪上; Book of Han, 扬雄传_ch. 87上; Book of the Later Han, 天文上王莽三光武十二; Book of Han, 王莽传上

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