CIVILIZATION DOSSIER
Yuwen Shiji宇文士及
Vice Director of the Secretariat, surveyed the site for the new capital.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 6
- RELATION RECORDS
- 12
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Yuwen Shiji, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
3 figures · 4 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Yuwen Huaji—Yuwen Shijibrothers
Yuwen Shiji—Yuwen Shufather-son
Yuwen Shiji—Emperor Yang of Suifather-in-law
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
4 figures · 7 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Li Shimin→Yuwen Shijitreat kindly
Li Yuan→Yuwen Shijirecall return
Yuwen Huaji→Yuwen Shijiappoint official
Yuwen Shiji→Emperor Tangsubmit
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Li Shimin→Yuwen Shijioppose
8 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Old Book of Tang
Vice Director of the Secretariat, surveyed the site for the new capital. A minister under Emperor Taizong, participated in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, later became Zhongshu Ling. An early Tang minister, once persuaded Yuchi Jingde to surrender.
In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang
Son of Yuwen Shu, advised his father to stay calm. Half-brother of Yuwen Huaji, later submitted to Tang. A Tang general, guarded the high pole.
Across source works
How this figure changes across texts
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- Official history13 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
8 relations7 verified quotations- Li Shimin→ treat kindly →Yuwen Shiji
- Yuwen Shiji→ assist →Li Shimin
- Li Shimin→ oppose →Yuwen Shiji
- Li Yuan→ recall return →Yuwen Shiji
Verified original text · 7
太宗即位，代封伦为中书令
treat kindly · Old Book of Tang, 封伦萧瑀裴矩宇文士及传
从太宗平宋金刚
assist · Old Book of Tang, 封伦萧瑀裴矩宇文士及传
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend8 profile notes
Romance of Sui and Tang
4 relations2 verified quotations- Yuwen Huaji→ brothers →Yuwen Shiji
- Yuwen Huaji→ appoint official →Yuwen Shiji
- Yuwen Shiji→ submit →Emperor Tang
- Yuwen Shiji→ father-son →Yuwen Shu
Verified original text · 2
封异母弟宇文士及为右仆射
appoint official · Romance of Sui and Tang, 048
士及将妹进与唐帝为昭仪，唐帝封士及为上仪同管三司军事。
submit · Romance of Sui and Tang, 048
- Official history13 profile notes
New Book of Tang
7 relations10 verified quotations- Li Shimin→ treat kindly →Yuwen Shiji
- Yuwen Shiji→ assist →Li Shimin
- Yuwen Shiji→ suggest moving capital →Li Yuan
- Li Yuan→ recall return →Yuwen Shiji
Verified original text · 10
宇文士及检校凉州都督
appoint · New Book of Tang, 太宗本纪
天策府司马宇文士及权检校侍中兼太子詹事。
confer title · New Book of Tang, 宰相表上
8 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
The novel elaborately depicts his actions during the Jiangdu Incident.
Both the history and the novel record his choice after Yuwen Huaji's revolt. The 'Old Book of Tang, Biography of Yuwen Shiji' states: 'Soon Huaji was captured by Dou Jiande. The powerful families of Jibei mostly urged Shiji to raise the men of Qing and Qi, strike Jiande from the north, take the lands north of the Yellow River, and watch how matters developed. Shiji did not accept, and surrendered together with Feng Lun and the others.' The novel 'Romance of Sui and Tang' (chapter 048) says: 'Shiji presented his sister to the Tang emperor as a Zhaoyi consort, and the Tang emperor appointed Shiji as Shangyitong in charge of the affairs of the Three Offices.'
Relationship network
- treat kindly← Li Shimin → Yuwen Shijihist × litNew Book of Tang, 太宗本纪New Book of Tang, 宰相表上Old Book of Tang, 封伦萧瑀裴矩宇文士及传
Original text (3)
太宗即位，代封伦为中书令
宇文士及检校凉州都督
Original relation: appoint · New Book of Tang, 太宗本纪
天策府司马宇文士及权检校侍中兼太子詹事。
Original relation: confer title · New Book of Tang, 宰相表上
- assistYuwen Shiji → Li Shiminhist × litNew Book of Tang, 陈叔达杨恭仁子 思训弟 师道从孙 执柔封伦裴矩宇文士及郑善果权万纪族孙 怀恩等传Old Book of Tang, 封伦萧瑀裴矩宇文士及传
Original text (2)
从太宗平宋金刚
王即位，拜中书令
Original relation: ruler-subject · New Book of Tang, 陈叔达杨恭仁子 思训弟 师道从孙 执柔封伦裴矩宇文士及郑善果权万纪族孙 怀恩等传
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- suggest moving capitalYuwen Shiji → Li YuanlitNew Book of Tang, 突厥传上New Book of Tang, 陈叔达杨恭仁子 思训弟 师道从孙 执柔封伦裴矩宇文士及郑善果权万纪族孙 怀恩等传
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帝使中书侍郎宇文士及逾南山，按行樊、邓，将徙都焉
高祖知其谐附逆党
Original relation: ruler-subject · New Book of Tang, 陈叔达杨恭仁子 思训弟 师道从孙 执柔封伦裴矩宇文士及郑善果权万纪族孙 怀恩等传
士及亦遣家童间道走长安，通谆勤，且献金镮。
Original relation: submit · New Book of Tang, 陈叔达杨恭仁子 思训弟 师道从孙 执柔封伦裴矩宇文士及郑善果权万纪族孙 怀恩等传
Original text (2)
高祖手诏召之
宇文士及为中书令
Original relation: appoint · New Book of Tang, 高祖本纪
Original text (1)
令尚炀帝女南阳公主
- brothers← Yuwen Huaji → Yuwen Shijihist × litOld Book of Tang, 封伦萧瑀裴矩宇文士及传Romance of Sui and Tang, 048
Original text (2)
化及弟也
封异母弟宇文士及为右仆射
- brothersYuwen Shiji → Yuwen Huajihist × litNew Book of Tang, 陈叔达杨恭仁子 思训弟 师道从孙 执柔封伦裴矩宇文士及郑善果权万纪族孙 怀恩等传Old Book of Tang, 封伦萧瑀裴矩宇文士及传
Original text (2)
Original text (1)
封异母弟宇文士及为右仆射
Original text (1)
士及将妹进与唐帝为昭仪，唐帝封士及为上仪同管三司军事。
Original text (1)
- father-sonYuwen Shiji → Yuwen Shuhist × litNew Book of Tang, 陈叔达杨恭仁子 思训弟 师道从孙 执柔封伦裴矩宇文士及郑善果权万纪族孙 怀恩等传Old Book of Tang, 封伦萧瑀裴矩宇文士及传Romance of Sui and Tang, 018
Original text (2)