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Xi Rui郤芮
A senior official of the state of Jin, who defected to Yiwu.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 7
- RELATION RECORDS
- 11
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Xi Rui, and the people around them.
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01ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
3 figures · 5 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Hui of Jin→Xi Ruiorphan entrust
- Yiwu2
Yiwu—Xi Ruisubordinate
Xi Rui→Duke Wen of Jinaccept surrender
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
5 figures · 6 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Wen of Jin→Xi Ruislay
Duke Mu of Qin→Xi Ruilure and kill
Xi Rui→Hu Tuurge letter
Xi Rui→Li Keforce death
Gongsun Zhi→Xi Ruilure and kill
8 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
A senior official of the state of Jin, who conspired with Lü Sheng. A senior official of Jin, a former minister of Duke Huai, was killed for plotting rebellion.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
A senior official of the state of Jin, who defected to Yiwu. A senior official of Jin, a strategist for Yiwu, later became a senior official. A senior official of Jin, a close confidant of Duke Hui, who plotted to kill Li Ke, Pi Zhengfu, and others.
Across source works
How this figure changes across texts
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- Literature / legend9 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
8 relations10 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ slay →Xi Rui
- Xi Rui→ rebel →Duke Wen of Jin
- Xi Rui→ accept surrender →Duke Wen of Jin
- Duke Hui of Jin→ orphan entrust →Xi Rui
Verified original text · 10
喝叫武士拿下，就命勃鞮监斩
slay · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36
诛了吕省郤芮
kill · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37
8 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Discourses of the States
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Hui of Jin→ orphan entrust →Xi Rui
Verified original text · 1
吕甥、郤芮相晋侯不敬
employ · Discourses of the States, 周语上
- Official history3 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
2 relations2 verified quotations- Xi Rui→ subordinate →Duke Hui of Jin
- Xi Rui→ remonstrate →Yiwu
Verified original text · 2
夷吾使郤芮赂
subordinate · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
吕省、郤芮曰：“内犹有公子可立者
remonstrate · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
- Official history4 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
2 relations2 verified quotations- Xi Rui→ rebel →Duke Wen of Jin
- Duke Mu of Qin→ lure and kill →Xi Rui
Verified original text · 2
将焚公宫而弑晋侯
plot against · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
秦伯诱而杀之。
lure and kill · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
History vs. fiction
Xi Rui is recorded in both books as a close confidant and important minister of Duke Hui of Jin, and was executed after Duke Wen of Jin ascended the throne for plotting rebellion.
The Records of the Grand Historian, 'The Hereditary House of Jin', records that after Duke Wen of Jin ascended the throne: 'Lü and Xi indeed rebelled, set fire to the duke's palace, but did not find Duke Wen. ... Duke Mu of Qin lured Lü and Xi and killed them by the river.' The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, Chapter 36, also writes that the two attempted to burn the palace and assassinate Chong'er but failed, and were lured by Duke Mu of Qin and Gongsun Zhi to Wangcheng and executed: 'Duke Wen cursed loudly: "Rebellious thieves! What have I done to you that you rebel? ..." He ordered the warriors to seize them, and commanded Bo Ti to supervise the execution. In a moment, two heads were presented below the steps.'
Relationship network
- slay← Duke Wen of Jin → Xi RuilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37
Original text (2)
喝叫武士拿下，就命勃鞮监斩
诛了吕省郤芮
Original relation: kill · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37
- rebelXi Rui → Duke Wen of JinlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (2)
欲率家甲造反，焚烧公宫，弑了重耳
将焚公宫而弑晋侯
Original relation: plot against · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
- orphan entrust← Duke Hui of Jin → Xi RuilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35Discourses of the States, 周语上
Original text (2)
托孤于吕省郤芮二人
吕甥、郤芮相晋侯不敬
Original relation: employ · Discourses of the States, 周语上
Original text (1)
- subordinate← Yiwu → Xi RuilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28
Original text (2)
郤芮曰
夷吾与虢射郤芮商议
Original relation: ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28
Original text (1)
吕省、郤芮曰：“内犹有公子可立者
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
公孙枝曰：“既贼臣见投，当诱而诛之