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Zhang Bangchang张邦昌

Song CourtHistory × Fiction

Grand Preceptor of the Song Dynasty, later defected to the Jin, plotted to capture Emperor Gaozong.

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Zhang Bangchang, and the people around them.

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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 · History of Song

A minister of the late Northern Song, enthroned as emperor under the support of the Jin. He was made the puppet emperor of Chu by the Jin.

In fiction · The Story of Yue Fei

Grand Preceptor of the Song Dynasty, later defected to the Jin, plotted to capture Emperor Gaozong; was used by Wuzhu as a sacrificial flag. Chancellor, one of the chief examiners, accepted bribes from Chai Gui.

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  1. Literature / legend

    The Story of Yue Fei

    17 profile notes
    12 relations19 verified quotations
    • Zhang BangchangframeYue Fei
    • Emperor Gaozong of SongpunishZhang Bangchang
    • Zhang Bangchangschemed captureEmperor Gaozong of Song
    • Zhang Bangchangoffer sealEmperor Gaozong of Song
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    1. 张邦昌陷害岳飞情由

      frame · The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十五回

    2. 张邦昌忙奏道:“想是岳飞要报武场之仇,如此攀扯……

      frame · The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十五回

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  2. Official history

    History of Song

    9 profile notes
    3 relations4 verified quotations
    • Qin HuirefuseZhang Bangchang
    • Zi SongrebukeZhang Bangchang
    • Fan Qiongwelcome and installZhang Bangchang
    Verified original text · 4
    1. 是行专为割地,与臣初议矛盾

      refuse · History of Song, 奸臣·秦桧传

    2. 天下方疾之如仇雠,若付以土地,使主人民,四方豪杰必共起而诛之

      hostile · History of Song, 奸臣·秦桧传

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History vs. fiction

Zhang Bangchang's usurpation and hiding of Prince Kang

Relationship network

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Zhang BangchangZhang BangchangYue FeiYue FeiQin HuiQin HuiEmperor Gaozong of SongEmperor Gaozong of SongJin WushuJin WushuEmperor Qinzong of SongEmperor Qinzong of SongZong ZeZong ZeZi SongZi SongFan QiongFan QiongChai GuiChai Gui
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Sources: History of Song, 外戚传下; The Story of Yue Fei, 第三十七回; History of Song, 奸臣·秦桧传; The Story of Yue Fei, 第三十九回; History of Song, 宗室传四; The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回; History of Song, 忠义传七; The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十五回

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