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Yan Ying晏婴

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A senior official of the state of Qi, wise and virtuous, who advised Duke Zhuang to seek peace.

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Yan Ying, and the people around them.

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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 senior official of Qi; Ji Zha advised him to yield political power. Also, a senior official of Qi who dissuaded Duke Jing from enfeoffing Confucius. Also, a senior official of Qi.

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

A senior official of Qi, wise and virtuous, who advised Duke Zhuang to seek peace. Also, a senior official of Qi who remonstrated against accepting Luan Ying. Also, a senior official of Qi who mourned Duke Zhuang and refused to align with Cui and Qing.

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  1. 12 profile notes
    7 relations12 verified quotations
    • Yan Ying→ go on mission →King Ling of Chu
    • Duke Jing of Qi→ ruler-subject →Yan Ying
    • Duke Jing of Qi→ appoint →Yan Ying
    • Yan Ying→ remonstrate →Duke Ping of Jin
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    1. 奉齐景公之命，修聘楚国

      go on mission · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 69

    2. 劝景公宽刑薄敛，兴发补助

      admonish · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 68

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  2. 6 profile notes
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    • Yan Ying→ dissuade →Confucius
    • Shu Xiang→ dialogue →Yan Ying
    • Yan Ying→ whisper →Shu Xiang
    • Duke Jing of Qi→ ruler-subject →Yan Ying
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    1. 夫儒者滑稽而不可轨法

      dissuade · Records of the Grand Historian, 孔子世家

    2. 与叔向语

      dialogue · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家

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    • Yan Ying→ request successor →Marquis of Jin
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    1. 齐侯使晏婴请继室于晋

      request successor · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 42

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History vs. fiction

Yan Ying's wisdom and cruelty in killing three warriors with two peaches

Relationship network

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Yan YingYan YingConfuciusConfuciusMarquis of JinMarquis of JinKing Ling of ChuKing Ling of ChuShu XiangShu XiangDuke Jing of QiDuke Jing of QiDuke Ping of JinDuke Ping of JinDuke Zhuang of QiDuke Zhuang of QiJi ZhaJi ZhaNang WaNang Wa
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 62; Records of the Grand Historian, 司马穰苴列传; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 33; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 63; Records of the Grand Historian, 孔子世家; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 42; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 65; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家

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