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Zhang Ji张垍

TangHistory × Fiction

Guanglu Daifu of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, father of Empress Zhang, executed for conspiracy.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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Zhang Ji, 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

4 figures · 5 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Old Book of Tang

Ordered to commit suicide along with Chen Xilie and six others; second son of Zhang Shuo, married Princess Ningqin, appointed Fuma Duwei; son-in-law of Emperor Xuanzong, formerly Taichang Qing, served as a puppet prime minister during the An Lushan Rebellion, died among the rebels.

In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang

Zhang Ji was Guanglu Daifu of Wei and father of Empress Zhang. He predicted Zhuge Ke's death, which came true. Later involved in a conspiracy, executed when it was exposed.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    12 profile notes
    7 relations8 verified quotations
    • Emperor Xuanzong of TangfavorZhang Ji
    • Zhang Jison-in-lawEmperor Xuanzong of Tang
    • Guo Ziyiaccept surrenderZhang Ji
    • Zhang Jiseek refugeAn Lushan
    Verified original text · 8
    1. 玄宗特深恩宠,许于禁中置内宅

      favor · Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传

    2. 帝怒,尽逐张垍兄弟。

      demote and exile · Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传

    6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

    2 profile notes
    3 relations4 verified quotations
    • Zhang Jiseek refugeAn Lushan
    • An Lushanappoint chancellorZhang Ji
    • Zhang Yuefather-sonZhang Ji
    Verified original text · 4
    1. 俱降于贼

      surrender · Romance of Sui and Tang, 092

    2. 禄山以陈希烈、张垍为相

      appoint chancellor · Romance of Sui and Tang, 092

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    6 profile notes
    7 relations6 verified quotations
    • Emperor Suzong of TangexecuteZhang Ji
    • Zhang Jiseek refugeAn Lushan
    • Zhang Yuefather-sonZhang Ji
    • Zhang Jifall outYang Guozhong
    Verified original text · 6
    1. 垍死贼中

      execute · New Book of Tang, 苏瓌张说传

    2. 垍遂与希烈皆相禄山

      colleague · New Book of Tang, 苏瓌张说传

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Relationship network

10 figures · 56 links
Zhang JiZhang JiEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Suzong of TangEmperor Suzong of TangGuo ZiyiGuo ZiyiAn LushanAn LushanZhang YueZhang YueYang GuozhongYang GuozhongFang GuanFang GuanLai TianLai TianChen XilieChen Xilie
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 儒学传中; Old Book of Tang, 刑法志; Romance of Sui and Tang, 092; New Book of Tang, 来田侯崔严传; Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传; Romance of Sui and Tang, 099; New Book of Tang, 苏瓌张说传; Old Book of Tang, 崔光远房琯张镐高适畅璀传

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