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Wei Yuanzhong魏元忠

TangHistory × Fiction

Commandant of Duanzhou, later served as Zhongshu Ling and Shangshu Zuopushe.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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Wei Yuanzhong, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

3 figures · 5 records
02
CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

12 figures · 13 records
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

4 figures · 4 records
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In history · Old Book of Tang

Commandant of Duanzhou, later served as Zhongshu Ling and Shangshu Zuopushe.; Tejin, demoted to Wuchuan Wei for conspiring with Chongjun.; Yushi Daifu, impeached the two Zhangs, was demoted.

In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang

Chancellor, upright and loyal, slandered by Zhang Changzong, demoted to Gaoyao Wei.; Entered the inner hall to report on affairs, opposed establishing a Grand Princess.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    20 profile notes
    15 relations23 verified quotations
    • Wu Zetian→ appoint →Wei Yuanzhong
    • Emperor Zhongzong of Tang→ demote →Wei Yuanzhong
    • Wei Yuanzhong→ accompanied sacrifice →Emperor Zhongzong of Tang
    • Wei Yuanzhong→ conspire →Emperor Zhongzong of Tang
    Verified original text · 23
    1. 左肃政御史中丞魏元忠为凤阁侍郎

      appoint · Old Book of Tang, 则天皇后本纪

    2. 左授端州高要尉

      demote · Old Book of Tang, 则天皇后本纪

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

    2 profile notes
    2 relations2 verified quotations
    • Zhang Yue→ not testify →Wei Yuanzhong
    • Zhang Changzong→ slander →Wei Yuanzhong
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 臣实不闻元忠有是言

      not testify · Romance of Sui and Tang, 075

    2. 昌宗乃谮元忠私议道

      谮言 · Romance of Sui and Tang, 075

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    27 profile notes
    20 relations22 verified quotations
    • Wei Yuanzhong→ serve lord →Wu Zetian
    • Wei Yuanzhong→ sealed memorial →Emperor Gaozong of Tang
    • Emperor Zhongzong of Tang→ demote →Wei Yuanzhong
    • Wei Yuanzhong→ accompanied sacrifice →Emperor Zhongzong of Tang
    Verified original text · 22
    1. 因侍宴，武后曰

      serve lord · New Book of Tang, 魏韦郭传

    2. 元忠上封事洛阳宫

      sealed memorial · New Book of Tang, 魏韦郭传

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History vs. fiction

In the official history, Wei Yuanzhong was framed by Zhang Yizhi and obtained Zhang Shuo's righteous testimony in court; the novel depicts this case faithfully.

  • attestedWei Yuanzhong was falsely accused by Zhang Yizhi and had a court debate with Zhang Shuo

    The Old Book of Tang, Biography of Liu Youqiu, Zhong Shaojing, Guo Yuanzhen, and Zhang Shuo records that Zhang Changzong and his brother falsely accused Wei Yuanzhong of plotting rebellion. Zhang Shuo in front of the emperor 'declared that Yuanzhong was truly not rebellious, this is Yizhi's slander.' Yuanzhong was spared death and exiled to Gaoyao. The Sui and Tang Romance, chapter 75, writes 'Wei Yuanzhong as chancellor' was falsely accused by the two Zhangs due to direct remonstrance, and Zhang Shuo debated in court to clear his name; the narrative fully matches the official history.

Relationship network

18 figures · 103 links
Wei YuanzhongWei YuanzhongWu ZetianWu ZetianEmperor Gaozong of TangEmperor Gaozong of TangEmperor Zhongzong of TangEmperor Zhongzong of TangZhang YueZhang YueSong JingSong JingWu SansiWu SansiZhang YizhiZhang YizhiLai JunchenLai JunchenXiao ZhizhongXiao ZhizhongZhang ChangzongZhang ChangzongPrincess AnleZong ChukeLi QiaoZhou XingWang JunXu JingyeYang Zaisi
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 于志宁曾孙 休烈四世孙 敖附 庞严五世孙 琮高冯张行成族子 易之 昌宗传; Old Book of Tang, 中宗睿宗本纪; Romance of Sui and Tang, 075; New Book of Tang, 傅弈吕才子 方毅陈子昂传; Old Book of Tang, 于志宁高季辅张行成传; Romance of Sui and Tang, 077; New Book of Tang, 儒学传中; Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传

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