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Duke Xian of Wei卫献公
Ruler of the state of Wei, expelled by Sun Linfu, fled to Qi, later restored to the throne.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 8
- RELATION RECORDS
- 12
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Duke Xian of Wei, and the people around them.
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01ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
4 figures · 4 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Xian of Wei—Sun Linfuruler-subject
Source record
Duke Xiang of Lu→Duke Xian of Weivisit
Duke Xian of Wei→Sun Wenziforbid eating
Duke Xian of Wei→Ning Xiplot restore
Source record
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
6 figures · 7 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Sun Linfu→Duke Xian of Weibanish
Sun Wenzi→Duke Xian of Weiattack
Duke Xian of Wei→Ning Xiexecute
Cui Zhu→Duke Xian of Weidetain wife
Duke Ping of Jin→Duke Xian of Weiimprison
Gongzi Muyi→Duke Xian of Weiallow
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乃抽矢叩轮，去其镞，扬声曰：“吾师勿惊！”连发四矢，前中轼，后中轸，左右中两旁，单单空著君臣二人
03THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
1 figure · 1 record＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Marquis of Jin→Duke Xian of Weiwelcome back
11 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Ruler of Wei, expelled.；Ruler of Wei.；Ruler of Wei, attacked by Sun Wenzi, fled to Qi, later restored.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Ruler of Wei, unprincipled, fled.；Ruler of Wei, expelled by Sun Linfu, fled to Qi.；Ruler of Wei, expelled and later restored.
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- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
4 relations6 verified quotations- Duke Ping of Jin→ imprison →Duke Xian of Wei
- Sun Linfu→ banish →Duke Xian of Wei
- Duke Xian of Wei→ suspect →Sun Linfu
- Gongzi Muyi→ allow →Duke Xian of Wei
Verified original text · 6
平公执而囚之
imprison · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 66
林父聚徒众于邱宫，将攻献公
attack · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 61
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Discourses of the States
1 relations1 verified quotations- Sun Linfu→ banish →Duke Xian of Wei
Verified original text · 1
卫蒲、戚寔出献公
expel · Discourses of the States, 楚语上
- Official history3 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
2 relations3 verified quotations- Duke Xian of Wei→ execute →Ning Xi
- Sun Wenzi→ attack →Duke Xian of Wei
Verified original text · 3
献公后元年，诛甯喜
execute · Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家
孙文子攻公，公奔齐
attack · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
- Official history10 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
8 relations6 verified quotations- Marquis of Jin→ welcome back →Duke Xian of Wei
- Cui Zhu→ detain wife →Duke Xian of Wei
- Sun Linfu→ banish →Duke Xian of Wei
- Duke Xian of Wei→ ruler-subject →Sun Linfu
Verified original text · 6
晋侯使魏舒、宛没逆卫侯
welcome back · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 36
崔子止其帑
detain wife · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 36
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
In the official history, Duke Xian of Wei, after twelve years in exile, promised that governance would be in the hands of Ning Xi, and thus was restored; the novel faithfully dramatizes his restoration.
According to the Records of the Grand Historian, 'The Hereditary House of Wei Kang Shu,' Duke Xian of Wei was cruel and was expelled by Sun Linfu and others, fleeing to Qi. 'Duke Xian was abroad for twelve years before returning,' and later he killed Ning Xi. In Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, Chapter 65, it is written that Duke Xian secretly sent Gongsun Ding to Diqiu to tell Ning Xi: 'If you can reverse your father's intention and restore me, the government of Wei will be entirely in your hands, and I will only preside over the sacrifices.' Ning Xi then welcomed Duke Xian back to the throne. The plot is entirely taken from the historical records.
Relationship network
Original text (1)
晋侯使魏舒、宛没逆卫侯
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
- banish← Sun Linfu → Duke Xian of WeilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 61Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 62Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 65Discourses of the States, 楚语上Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 32
Original text (5)
林父聚徒众于邱宫，将攻献公
Original relation: attack · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 61
孙林父既逐献公
既逐其君衎
卫蒲、戚寔出献公
Original relation: expel · Discourses of the States, 楚语上
孙林父、甯殖出其君
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
- executeDuke Xian of Wei → Ning Xihist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 38
Original text (2)
献公后元年，诛甯喜
曰：“臣杀之，君勿与知。”
Original relation: 默许杀 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 38
- attack← Sun Wenzi → Duke Xian of WeihistRecords of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家
Original text (2)
孙文子攻公，公奔齐
遂攻出献公
Original relation: 攻出 · Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家
Original text (1)
卫献公戒孙文子、甯惠子食
Original text (1)
乃抽矢叩轮，去其镞，扬声曰：“吾师勿惊！”连发四矢，前中轼，后中轸，左右中两旁，单单空著君臣二人