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Zhang Gongjin张公谨
Early Tang dynasty general, enfeoffed with a fief.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 11
- RELATION RECORDS
- 15
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Zhang Gongjin, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
2 figures · 2 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Zhang Gongjin—Qin Shubaosworn siblings
Shan Xiongxin—Zhang Gongjinsworn brotherhood
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
5 figures · 7 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Li Shimin—Zhang Gongjinruler-subject
Li Jing—Zhang Gongjindeputy general
Zhang Gongjin—Wang Shichongsubordinate
Zhang Gongjin—Zhangsun Wujiaccomplice
Yuchi Jingde→Zhang Gongjinrecommend
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
5 figures · 5 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Zhang Gongjin→Li Yuanjikill
Zhangsun Wuji—Zhang Gongjinaccomplice
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无忌与尉迟敬德、侯君集、张公谨、刘师立、公孙武达、独孤彦云、杜君绰、郑仁恭、李孟尝讨难
New Book of Tang, 长孙无忌从父 敞从父弟 操子 诠族叔 顺德褚遂良曾 孙璆韩瑗来济异母兄 恒李义琰等传
Zhang Gongjin→Jialidefeat
Zhang Gongjin→Li Jianchengkill
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
1 figure · 1 record＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Yuchi Jingde→Zhang Gongjinrecommend
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In history · Old Book of Tang
Early Tang dynasty general, enfeoffed with a fief.; Famous general of the early Tang, participated in the Xuanwu Gate Incident, depicted in the Lingyan Pavilion.; General, discussed military affairs with Li Jing.
In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang
Hero of Shunyi Village, sworn brother of Shan Xiongxin.; Hero of Shunyi Village, corresponded with Qin Shubao, later became sworn brothers.; Person from Shunyi Village, friendly with the Yuchi brothers, recommended Qin Qiong.
Across source works
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- Official history11 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
10 relations15 verified quotations- Li Shimin→ ruler-subject →Zhang Gongjin
- Li Jing→ deputy general →Zhang Gongjin
- Zhang Gongjin→ subordinate →Wang Shichong
- Zhang Gongjin→ accomplice →Zhangsun Wuji
Verified original text · 15
因召公谨，问以自安之策
ruler-subject · Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节传
渐见亲遇
trust · Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节段志玄张公谨传
13 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend16 profile notes
Romance of Sui and Tang
4 relations4 verified quotations- Li Shimin→ ruler-subject →Zhang Gongjin
- Zhang Gongjin→ summoned →Li Shimin
- Zhang Gongjin→ sworn siblings →Qin Shubao
- Shan Xiongxin→ sworn brotherhood →Zhang Gongjin
Verified original text · 4
秦王对公谨道：“久闻张卿才能
ruler-subject · Romance of Sui and Tang, 062
孤叫敬德去召他
summoned · Romance of Sui and Tang, 066
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
New Book of Tang
4 relations4 verified quotations- Zhang Gongjin→ summoned →Li Shimin
- Li Jing→ deputy general →Zhang Gongjin
- Zhang Gongjin→ colleague →Li Jing
- Zhangsun Wuji→ accomplice →Zhang Gongjin
Verified original text · 4
李𪟝、尉迟敬德数启秦王，乃引入府
ruler-subject · New Book of Tang, 屈突尉迟张秦唐段传
靖谓副将张公谨曰
deputy general · New Book of Tang, 李靖弟 客师孙 令问五代孙 彦芳李𪟝孙 敬业传
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
Zhang Gongjin's early background and experiences before joining the Tang Dynasty
In the novel, Zhang Gongjin is portrayed as a hero of Shunyi Village, a sworn brother of Shan Xiongxin, and later serves under Luo Gong in Youzhou. For example, the twelfth chapter of Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties records: 'Zhang Gongjin was the local lord of this area.' However, in official history, Zhang Gongjin was initially a subordinate of Wang Shichong. For instance, the biography of Zhang Gongjin appended to the biographies of Yuchi Jingde, Qin Shubao, and Cheng Zhijie in the Old Book of Tang records: 'Zhang Gongjin, courtesy name Hongshen, was a native of Fanshui, Weizhou. He initially served as the prefectural governor of Wei Prefecture under Wang Shichong. In the first year of Wude, he and Cui Shu, the prefect of Wei Prefecture appointed by Wang Shichong, surrendered the prefecture to the state.' The two accounts of his origins are completely different.
Relationship network
- ruler-subject← Li Shimin → Zhang Gongjinhist × litOld Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节传Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节段志玄张公谨传Romance of Sui and Tang, 062
Original text (4)
因召公谨，问以自安之策
渐见亲遇
Original relation: trust · Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节段志玄张公谨传
进封邹国公
Original relation: confer title · Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节段志玄张公谨传
秦王对公谨道：“久闻张卿才能
Original text (2)
孤叫敬德去召他
李𪟝、尉迟敬德数启秦王，乃引入府
Original relation: ruler-subject · New Book of Tang, 屈突尉迟张秦唐段传
- deputy general← Li Jing → Zhang Gongjinhist × litNew Book of Tang, 李靖弟 客师孙 令问五代孙 彦芳李𪟝孙 敬业传Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节传Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节段志玄张公谨传
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后副李靖经略突厥
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大厅秉烛焚香，邀叔宝诸友八拜为交
- subordinateZhang Gongjin → Wang ShichonghistOld Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节传Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节段志玄张公谨传
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初为王世充洧州长史
初为王世充洧州长史
Original relation: 旧属 · Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节段志玄张公谨传
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公谨与长孙无忌等九人伏於玄武门
- accomplice← Zhangsun Wuji → Zhang GongjinlitNew Book of Tang, 长孙无忌从父 敞从父弟 操子 诠族叔 顺德褚遂良曾 孙璆韩瑗来济异母兄 恒李义琰等传
Original text (1)
无忌与尉迟敬德、侯君集、张公谨、刘师立、公孙武达、独孤彦云、杜君绰、郑仁恭、李孟尝讨难
New Book of Tang, 长孙无忌从父 敞从父弟 操子 诠族叔 顺德褚遂良曾 孙璆韩瑗来济异母兄 恒李义琰等传
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与我通家有八拜之交
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李勣、尉迟敬德亦言之
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李勣、尉迟敬德亦言之
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并州道总管张公谨与突厥战于太谷，王师败绩
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