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Wang Yuan王渊

Song CourtHistory × Fiction

Fled with Prince Kang

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RELATION RECORDS
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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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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In history · History of Song

A Song dynasty general who befriended Han Shizhong during the campaign against Fang La, later defended Zhao. As a commander, he suppressed bandits and later served as the Commissioner for Bandit Suppression in Hangzhou. He induced Zhang Yu to surrender and later became the Military Commissioner of Xiangde Army.

In fiction · The Story of Yue Fei

Fled with Prince Kang; as a Song minister, he fled with Prince Kang and suggested going to Huguang to find Yue Fei. He led three thousand troops to protect the prince and later recommended Yue Fei.

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  1. Literature / legend

    The Story of Yue Fei

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    3 relations2 verified quotations
    • Emperor Gaozong of Songruler-subjectWang Yuan
    • Miao FukillWang Yuan
    • Liu ZhengyankillWang Yuan
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    1. 王渊进城,来到县堂上朝见,君臣大哭一番。

      ruler-subject · The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十一回

    2. 杀入府中。可怜王元帅不曾防备得

      kill · The Story of Yue Fei, 第四十六回

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  2. Official history

    History of Song

    8 profile notes
    4 relations4 verified quotations
    • Han Shizhongbecome friendsWang Yuan
    • Han ShizhongsubordinateWang Yuan
    • Miao FukillWang Yuan
    • Liu ZhengyankillWang Yuan
    Verified original text · 4
    1. 且与定交

      become friends · History of Song, 韩世忠传

    2. 世忠以偏将从王渊讨之

      subordinate · History of Song, 彦直传

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Relationship network

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Wang YuanWang YuanEmperor Gaozong of SongEmperor Gaozong of SongHan ShizhongHan ShizhongMiao FuMiao FuLiu ZhengyanLiu Zhengyan
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Sources: History of Song, 宗室传四; The Story of Yue Fei, 第三十六回; History of Song, 宦者传四; The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十一回; History of Song, 彦直传; The Story of Yue Fei, 第四十六回; History of Song, 韩世忠传; History of Song, 高宗本纪一

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