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Wei Jiang魏绛

Jin & SuccessorsHistory × Fiction

Official of the state of Jin, serving as Marshal of the Central Army.

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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 · Records of the Grand Historian

A grand officer of Jin, executed Yang Gan's servant. Son of Wei Daozi, served Duke Dao of Jin, posthumously titled Zhaozi.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition

Official of Jin, Marshal of the Central Army. Jin's marshal, advocated peace with the Rong, executed Yang Gan's servant in accordance with the law. Grand officer of Jin, upheld the law, later became deputy general of the new army, received rewards.

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  1. 4 profile notes
    3 relations5 verified quotations
    • Duke Dao of Jingrant musicWei Jiang
    • Wei JiangremonstrateDuke Dao of Jin
    • Duke Dao of Jinwant killWei Jiang
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    1. 悼公大悦,即命魏绛为和戎之使。

      appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 60

    2. 寡人之言,兄弟之情也……子之所行,军旅之事也

      pardon · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 60

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    1 relations2 verified quotations
    • Duke DaoappointWei Jiang
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    1. 使为元司马

      appoint · Discourses of the States, 晋语七

    2. 乃使为司马

      appoint · Discourses of the States, 晋语七

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  3. 2 profile notes
    2 relations2 verified quotations
    • Duke Dao of Jingrant musicWei Jiang
    • Wei JiangremonstrateDuke Dao of Jin
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 任之政

      employ · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家

    2. 魏绛事晋悼公

      affair · Records of the Grand Historian, 魏世家

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  4. 9 profile notes
    7 relations10 verified quotations
    • Marquis of JinappointWei Jiang
    • Wei JiangadmonishMarquis of Jin
    • Marquis of Jinwant killWei Jiang
    • Wei Jiangyield to worthyZhao Wu
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    1. 使佐新军

      appoint · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 29

    2. 公说,使魏绛盟诸戎

      accept advice · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 29

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Relationship network

6 figures · 13 links
Wei JiangWei JiangMarquis of JinMarquis of JinZhao WuZhao WuDuke Dao of JinDuke Dao of JinDuke DaoDuke DaoWei ChouWei Chou
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 59; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家; Discourses of the States, 晋语七; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 28; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 60; Records of the Grand Historian, 魏世家; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 29; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 61

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