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Zhang Xutuo张须陀

SuiHistory × Fiction

Sui dynasty general, early superior of Qin Shubao.

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DIRECT FIGURES
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RELATION RECORDS
14
SOURCE WORKS
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RELATIONSHIP COMPASS

Zhang Xutuo, and the people around them.

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MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

2 figures · 3 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

2 figures · 3 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

6 figures · 7 records
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Old Book of Tang

Sui dynasty general, early superior of Qin Shubao. Sui general, campaigned against Wagang, was killed by Li Mi. Captured at Xingyang.

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

Commandery vice-governor of Qizhou, persuaded Qin Shubao to join the army and gave gifts. Sui general, once instructed Qin Shubao. Commandery vice-governor of Qi Commandery, cooperated with Qin Shubao to suppress bandits, later promoted to Tongshou of Qi Commandery.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    7 profile notes
    5 relations7 verified quotations
    • Li Mi→ slay →Zhang Xutuo
    • Qin Shubao→ subordinate general →Zhang Xutuo
    • Xu Shiji→ slay →Zhang Xutuo
    • Zhang Xutuo→ admired →Luo Shixin
    Verified original text · 7
    1. 遂斩须陀于阵

      slay · Old Book of Tang, 李密传

    2. 从通守张须陀击贼帅卢明月

      subordinate general · Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节传

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

    9 profile notes
    10 relations13 verified quotations
    • Li Mi→ slay →Zhang Xutuo
    • Qin Shubao→ subordinate general →Zhang Xutuo
    • Qin Shubao→ pay respects →Zhang Xutuo
    • Zhang Xutuo→ urge enlist →Qin Shubao
    Verified original text · 13
    1. 李密、王伯当、王当仁，冲将出来

      battle · Romance of Sui and Tang, 045

    2. 翟让、李密射死了张须陀

      shoot dead · Romance of Sui and Tang, 045

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    3 profile notes
    3 relations2 verified quotations
    • Li Mi→ slay →Zhang Xutuo
    • Qin Shubao→ subordinate general →Zhang Xutuo
    • Luo Shixin→ subordinate →Zhang Xutuo
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 遂杀须陀

      slay · New Book of Tang, 李密传

    2. 俄从通守张须陀击贼卢明月下邳

      subordinate general · New Book of Tang, 屈突尉迟张秦唐段传

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Relationship network

8 figures · 41 links
Zhang XutuoZhang XutuoLi MiLi MiQin ShubaoQin ShubaoXu ShijiXu ShijiLiu WuzhouLiu WuzhouLuo ShixinLuo ShixinWang BodangWang BodangZhai RangZhai Rang
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 屈突尉迟张秦唐段传; Old Book of Tang, 尉迟敬德秦叔宝程知节传; Romance of Sui and Tang, 037; New Book of Tang, 忠义传上; 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, 039; New Book of Tang, 李密传; Old Book of Tang, 忠义传上

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