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Wang Zuo王佐
Wang Zuo was originally a subordinate of Yang Yao, but later surrendered his stronghold to the Song dynasty and became a general of the Yue Family Army. To break the Jin camp, he cut off his own right arm and feigned surrender, successfully persuading Lu Wenlong to return to the Song.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 8
- RELATION RECORDS
- 16
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Wang Zuo, and the people around them.
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01MENTORSHIPMentorship
Teachers, disciples and transmission
1 figure · 1 record＋
Mentorship
Teachers, disciples and transmission
Lu Wenlong→Wang Zuograteful
02KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 2 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Yue Fei—Wang Zuosworn brotherhood
03ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
6 figures · 7 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Yang Yao—Wang Zuoruler-subject
Wang Zuo→Yue Feirequested order
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王佐道：“哥哥不必惊慌！小弟多蒙哥哥恩重如山，无可报答。今见哥哥为著金兵久犯中原，日夜忧心，如今陆文龙又如此猖獗。故此小弟效当年吴国要离先生的故事，已将右臂断下，送来见哥哥，要往番营行事，特来请令！”
Wang Zuo→Emperor Xiaozong of Songpunish
Jin Wushu→Wang Zuoappoint post
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兀术就对王佐道：“某家封你做个‘苦人儿’之职。你为了某家断了此臂，受此痛苦，某家养你一世快活罢！”
Wang Huai→Wang Zuohandle
04CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
3 figures · 4 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Wang Zuo→Yue Feideceive
Wang Zuo→Jin Wushufeign surrender
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王佐道：“小臣乃湖广洞庭湖杨么之臣，官封东圣侯。祇因奸臣献了地理图，被岳飞杀败，以至国破家亡，小臣无奈，祇得随顺宋营。如今狼主大兵到此，又有殿下英雄无敌，诸将寒心。岳飞无计可胜，挂了‘免战牌’。昨夜聚集众将商议，小臣进言：‘且今中原残破，二帝蒙尘。康王信任奸臣，忠良退位，天意可知。今金兵二百万，如同泰山压卵，谅难对敌。不如差人讲和，庶可保全。’不道岳飞不听好言，反说臣有二心卖国，将臣断去一臂，著臣来降金邦报信，说他即日要来擒捉狼主，杀到黄龙府，踏平金国。臣若不来时，即要再断一臂。因此特来哀告狼主。”
Cheng Jiong→Wang Zuodebate decision
05THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Wang Zuo→Lu Wenlongexplained origin
Wang Zuo→Cao Ningwrite letter
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In history · History of Song
Served as magistrate of Pingjiang Prefecture, handling the case of Chen Changnian's private land sale. Suppressed bandits in Hunan. As defender of Jiankang, he was dismissed from office for allowing Yun Sheng to escape.
In fiction · The Story of Yue Fei
A subordinate of Yang Yao, he used the alias Yu Gong to visit Yue Fei but was rejected. Later, as a subordinate of Yang Yao, he wished to surrender to Yue Fei. As a general of the Yue Family Army, he cut off his arm and feigned surrender to the Jin camp, persuading Lu Wenlong to return to the Song.
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- Literature / legend11 profile notes
The Story of Yue Fei
13 relations18 verified quotations- Wang Zuo→ deceive →Yue Fei
- Yue Fei→ hostile →Wang Zuo
- Yue Fei→ sworn brotherhood →Wang Zuo
- Wang Zuo→ sworn brothers →Yue Fei
Verified original text · 18
王佐道：“今夜大哥同小弟同去君山观看，湖内有条暗路可上宫殿
deceive · The Story of Yue Fei, 第五十回
特送书帖到来，请元帅去赴金兰筵宴
invite · The Story of Yue Fei, 第四十八回
16 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history7 profile notes
History of Song
3 relations3 verified quotations- Wang Zuo→ punish →Emperor Xiaozong of Song
- Wang Huai→ handle →Wang Zuo
- Cheng Jiong→ debate decision →Wang Zuo
Verified original text · 3
建康守臣王佐坐纵允升去官，夺三官勒停
punish · History of Song, 孝宗本纪一
王佐平湖南寇
handle · History of Song, 史浩王淮赵雄权邦彦程松陈谦张岩传
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
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Original text (3)
王佐道：“今夜大哥同小弟同去君山观看，湖内有条暗路可上宫殿
特送书帖到来，请元帅去赴金兰筵宴
Original relation: invite · The Story of Yue Fei, 第四十八回
王佐看见，即将酒杯望地下一掷
Original relation: ambush · The Story of Yue Fei, 第四十八回
Original text (1)
两次哄骗元帅受惊
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岳爷道：“我儿放王叔父下来。”
Original text (1)
就与岳飞望空八拜，立誓……永胜同胞，各不相负
Original text (1)
王佐道：“哥哥不必惊慌！小弟多蒙哥哥恩重如山，无可报答。今见哥哥为著金兵久犯中原，日夜忧心，如今陆文龙又如此猖獗。故此小弟效当年吴国要离先生的故事，已将右臂断下，送来见哥哥，要往番营行事，特来请令！”
Original text (1)
建康守臣王佐坐纵允升去官，夺三官勒停
Original text (1)
王佐道：“小臣乃湖广洞庭湖杨么之臣，官封东圣侯。祇因奸臣献了地理图，被岳飞杀败，以至国破家亡，小臣无奈，祇得随顺宋营。如今狼主大兵到此，又有殿下英雄无敌，诸将寒心。岳飞无计可胜，挂了‘免战牌’。昨夜聚集众将商议，小臣进言：‘且今中原残破，二帝蒙尘。康王信任奸臣，忠良退位，天意可知。今金兵二百万，如同泰山压卵，谅难对敌。不如差人讲和，庶可保全。’不道岳飞不听好言，反说臣有二心卖国，将臣断去一臂，著臣来降金邦报信，说他即日要来擒捉狼主，杀到黄龙府，踏平金国。臣若不来时，即要再断一臂。因此特来哀告狼主。”
Original text (1)
兀术就对王佐道：“某家封你做个‘苦人儿’之职。你为了某家断了此臂，受此痛苦，某家养你一世快活罢！”
Original text (1)
Original text (2)
杨么大喜，传旨宣王佐上殿。
杨么对王佐说道……贤卿，你可去赴宴
Original relation: command · The Story of Yue Fei, 第四十八回
Original text (1)
乃是湖广洞庭湖通圣大王杨么驾下，官封东胜侯
- explained originWang Zuo → Lu WenlonglitThe Story of Yue Fei, 第五十七回The Story of Yue Fei, 第五十五回The Story of Yue Fei, 第五十六回
Original text (3)
若非王恩公说明，怎得复续陆氏之脉！
文龙道：“你是中原人，那中原人有甚么故事，讲两个与我听听。”王佐道：“有，有，有。讲个‘越鸟归南’的故事与殿下听！
Original relation: 讲故事 · The Story of Yue Fei, 第五十五回
道：“殿下请先看了，然后再讲。”
Original relation: persuade to surrender · The Story of Yue Fei, 第五十六回
Original text (1)
便向王佐下礼道：“恩公受我一拜，此恩此德，没齿不忘！”
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明早即同将军归宋何如？
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王佐道：“待末将修书一封，与将军带去就是。”