CIVILIZATION DOSSIER
Yiwu夷吾
Son of Duke Xian, resided in Qu.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 6
- RELATION RECORDS
- 11
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Yiwu, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 1 record＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Xian of JinisYiwu’s father
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
4 figures · 5 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Yiwu—Xi Ruisubordinate
Yiwu→Duke Mu of Qinbribe Qin
Duke Xian of Jin→Yiwureside
Gongzi Zhi→Yiwusuggest enthronement
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 2 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Xian of Jin→Yiwupursue and capture
Li Ji→Yiwuslander
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
3 figures · 3 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Duke Mu of Qin→Yiwuescort
Duke Huan of Qi→Yiwuescort
Gongzi Zhi→Yiwucondoled
10 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Son of Qu Yu, succeeded to the throne. Son of Duke Xian, later became Duke Hui of Jin.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Son of Duke Xian, resided in Qu. Son of Duke Xian of Jin, fled to the state of Liang. Son of Duke Xian of Jin, later ascended the throne as Duke Hui of Jin.
Across source works
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- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
3 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Xian of Jin→ father-son →Yiwu
- Duke Xian of Jin→ pursue and capture →Yiwu
- Yiwu→ subordinate →Xi Rui
Verified original text · 4
公子夷吾
father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27
擒拿公子夷吾
pursue and capture · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
Discourses of the States
5 relations5 verified quotations- Duke Xian of Jin→ father-son →Yiwu
- Duke Xian of Jin→ pursue and capture →Yiwu
- Li Ji→ slander →Yiwu
- Gongzi Zhi→ suggest enthronement →Yiwu
Verified original text · 5
又城二屈，公子夷吾处焉
father-son · Discourses of the States, 晋语一
令贾华刺夷吾
令刺 · Discourses of the States, 晋语二
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history2 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
4 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Huan of Qi→ escort →Yiwu
- Duke Mu of Qin→ escort →Yiwu
- Duke Xian of Jin→ father-son →Yiwu
- Xi Rui→ remonstrate →Yiwu
Verified original text · 4
齐桓公闻晋内乱，亦率诸侯如晋。
escort · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
秦缪公乃发兵送夷吾于晋。
escort · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history4 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
4 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Mu of Qin→ escort →Yiwu
- Yiwu→ bribe Qin →Duke Mu of Qin
- Duke Xian of Jin→ reside →Yiwu
- Li Ji→ slander →Yiwu
Verified original text · 4
齐隰朋帅师会秦师，纳晋惠公
accept · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12
使夷吾重赂秦以求入
bribe Qin · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
Son of Duke Xian of Jin, who after fleeing abroad, used the power of Qin to ascend as ruler of Jin.
- based on factPromised to cede land to Qin
The Records of the Grand Historian, in the chapter "Hereditary House of Jin," records that Yiwu once promised the Qin envoy that if he could successfully return to Jin and take the throne, he would cede eight cities west of the Yellow River in Jin to Qin in exchange for support. The novel retains the historical framework of his reneging on the promise after gaining the throne, not ceding the land, and killing Li Ke, but changes the specific number of cities promised to five cities north of the Yellow River. Although there is a discrepancy in the numerical detail, the evolution of the core events is entirely based on real history. Original text: 「夷吾使人请秦，求入晋。于是缪公许之，使百里傒将兵送夷吾。夷吾谓曰：“夷吾谓曰：“诚得立，请割晋之河西八城与秦。””」（《史记·秦本纪》，data/raw/shiji/秦本纪.txt）
Relationship network
Original text (1)
齐桓公闻晋内乱，亦率诸侯如晋。
- escort← Duke Mu of Qin → Yiwuhist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12
Original text (2)
秦缪公乃发兵送夷吾于晋。
齐隰朋帅师会秦师，纳晋惠公
Original relation: accept · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12
Original text (1)
- father-son← Duke Xian of Jin → Yiwuhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Discourses of the States, 晋语一
Original text (3)
- pursue and capture← Duke Xian of Jin → YiwulitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27Discourses of the States, 晋语二
Original text (2)
擒拿公子夷吾
令贾华刺夷吾
Original relation: 令刺 · Discourses of the States, 晋语二
Original text (1)
Original text (2)
又谮二公子曰
姬遂谮二公子曰：“皆知之。”
Original relation: 谮言 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 11
- subordinateYiwu → 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)
是故先置公子夷吾，寔为惠公。
Original text (1)