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Zhao Chuan赵穿

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Zhao Dun's cousin, beloved son-in-law of Duke Xiang of Jin, who went into battle without authorization.

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Zhao Chuan, 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

2 figures · 2 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Zhao Dun's cousin, attacked and killed Duke Ling in the Peach Garden. General of Jin, brother of Zhao Dun, killed Duke Ling. Minister of Jin, killed Duke Ling.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition · Bamboo Annals

Zhao Dun's cousin, beloved son-in-law of Duke Xiang of Jin, went into battle without authorization. Grand officer of Jin, invaded Chong. Zhao Dun's clansman, plotted to assassinate Duke Ling of Jin.

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  1. 3 profile notes
    2 relations2 verified quotations
    • Zhao Dun→ cousin →Zhao Chuan
    • Zhao Chuan→ attack and kill →Duke Ling of Jin
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 盾有从弟赵穿

      cousin · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 48

    2. 众甲士认定了晋侯，一涌而上

      regicide · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 51

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    1 relations0 verified quotations
    • Zhao Chuan→ attack and kill →Duke Ling of Jin

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  3. 3 profile notes
    1 relations4 verified quotations
    • Zhao Chuan→ attack and kill →Duke Ling of Jin
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    1. 赵穿杀灵公

      kill · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表

    2. 赵穿袭杀灵公于桃园

      murder · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家

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  4. Official history

    Bamboo Annals

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    • Zhao Dun→ send →Zhao Chuan
    • Duke Ling of Jin→ killed →Zhao Chuan
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    1. 赵盾使穿迎公子黑臀

      send · Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪

    2. 晋灵公为赵穿所杀

      killed · Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪

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  5. 4 profile notes
    4 relations4 verified quotations
    • Zhao Chuan→ be hostage →Duke of Zheng
    • Zhao Dun→ cousin →Zhao Chuan
    • Shi Hui→ evaluate →Zhao Chuan
    • Zhao Chuan→ attack and kill →Duke Ling of Jin
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    1. 赵穿、公婿池为质焉。

      be hostage · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 20

    2. 赵有侧室曰穿

      clan relative · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 19

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Relationship network

5 figures · 13 links
Zhao ChuanZhao ChuanDuke of ZhengDuke of ZhengZhao DunZhao DunShi HuiShi HuiDuke Ling of JinDuke Ling of Jin
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 48; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家; Discourses of the States, 晋语五; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 19; Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 50; Records of the Grand Historian, 秦本纪; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 20

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