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Zhang Yi张仪

QinHistory × Fiction

A general of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, originally a subordinate of Liu Zhang, later surrendered to Liu Bei.

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RELATION RECORDS
44
SOURCE WORKS
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Zhang Yi, and the people around them.

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01
MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

1 figure · 2 records
02
KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

1 figure · 1 record
03
ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

9 figures · 11 records
5 more in the complete record
04
CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

17 figures · 23 records
14 more in the complete record
05
THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

3 figures · 3 records

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

A strategist of the Qin state, deceived King Huai of Chu; a native of Wei, strategist, served as prime minister of Qin, Wei, and Chu, lobbied various states to serve Qin. A strategist, advocated the strategy of alliance with Qin, served as prime minister of Qin and Wei, enfeoffed as Lord Wu Xin.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Strategies of the Warring States · Bamboo Annals

Originally a subordinate of Liu Zhang, killed Liu Gui and surrendered to Liu Bei. Followed Zhuge Liang on the southern campaign, captured A Henan and Meng Huo's family. During the northern expeditions, served as vanguard, set an ambush with Liao Hua to defeat Xu Zhi, rose to General of the Western Expedition and Left Chariot General. Later followed Jiang Wei on the northern expeditions, advised him to retreat. After Shu fell, surrendered to Zhong Hui with Jiang Wei, died in the chaos of battle.

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  1. 6 profile notes
    12 relations18 verified quotations
    • Zhang Yifellow discipleSu Qin
    • Su QinprovokeZhang Yi
    • Su Qinsworn brothersZhang Yi
    • Su QinclassmateZhang Yi
    Verified original text · 18
    1. 意不欲伐赵,以负苏秦之德。

      fellow disciple · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 91

    2. 故意怠慢,激怒君

      provoke · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 90

    16 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  2. 12 profile notes
    17 relations21 verified quotations
    • King Weiask for helpZhang Yi
    • Zhang YilobbyKing of Zhao
    • Zhang Yifellow discipleSu Qin
    • Su QinprovokeZhang Yi
    Verified original text · 21
    1. 魏王谓韩冯、张仪曰

      ask for help · Records of the Grand Historian, 田敬仲完世家

    2. 西说赵王

      lobby · Records of the Grand Historian, 张仪列传

    19 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  3. 29 profile notes
    22 relations28 verified quotations
    • King of QinangerZhang Yi
    • Zhang YilobbyKing of Chu
    • Zhang YilobbyKing Wei
    • Zhang YilobbyKing of Zhao
    Verified original text · 28
    1. 秦王怒,张仪走

      anger · Strategies of the Warring States, 韩/一

    2. 张仪为秦破从连横,说楚王

      lobby · Strategies of the Warring States, 楚/一

    26 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  4. Official history

    Bamboo Annals

    1 profile notes
    0 relations0 verified quotations

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History vs. fiction

Qin prime minister deceived King Huai of Chu into breaking off relations with Qi by promising to cede six hundred li of land.

  • Records of the Grand Historian, Biography of Zhang Yi, records: 'When Yi arrived in Qin, he pretended to be drunk and fell from his carriage, claiming illness and not appearing for three months... Then he rose and went to court, and said to the Chu general: "Why have you not received the land? From such a place to such a place, it is six li in extent."' Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, chapter 91, has the same plot: 'Zhang Yi pretended to be drunk, missed his step, and fell from the carriage... Zhang Yi said: "Why should this matter be reported to the King of Qin? What I spoke of was my own fief of six li, which I voluntarily offer to the King of Chu."'

Relationship network

26 figures · 127 links
Zhang YiZhang YiKing of QinKing of QinKing of ChuKing of ChuKing WeiKing WeiKing of ZhaoKing of ZhaoSu QinSu QinGan MaoGan MaoKing Min of QiKing Min of QiKing of QiKing of QiKing Huai of ChuKing Huai of ChuGongzhongGongzhongXi ShouKing HanKing Zhao of YanKing Huiwen of QinChen ZhenGongsun YanChu LijiZhou ZuiKing Wu of QinKing Huiwen of QinKing HuiLord of WeiKing YanKing Hui of WeiZhaoyang
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 87; Records of the Grand Historian, 屈原贾生列传; Strategies of the Warring States, 书战国策后; Bamboo Annals, 今本-魏纪; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 90; Records of the Grand Historian, 张仪列传; Strategies of the Warring States, 刘向书录; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 91

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