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Duke Yi of Wei卫懿公

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Duke Yi of Wei was the son of Duke Hui of Wei and served as the ruler of the state of Wei. During his reign, he was fond of raising cranes and neglected state affairs. After being attacked by the state of Qi, he was forced to sue for peace, and ultimately died in the invasion by the Di people.

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Ruler of the state of Wei, killed by the Di people.;Ruler of Wei, fond of cranes, the Di destroyed Wei, and he was killed.;Son of Duke Hui, fond of cranes, killed by the Di.

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

Ruler of the state of Wei, after being attacked by Qi, he sued for peace.;Ruler of Wei, killed by the Di people.;Son of Duke Hui of Wei, fond of cranes, neglected governance, killed by the Di.

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    • Duke Huan of QiattackDuke Yi of Wei
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    1. 齐桓公亲率车徒伐卫

      attack · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 20

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    • Duke Huan of Qibuild cityDuke Yi of Wei
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    1. 为卫筑楚丘

      build city · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表

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    Bamboo Annals

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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 20; Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表; Discourses of the States, 齐语; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 10; Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 22; Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, 后序

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