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Zhao Dun赵盾

Jin & SuccessorsHistory × Fiction

Son of Zhao Cui, established as the legitimate heir.

DIRECT FIGURES
20
RELATION RECORDS
35
SOURCE WORKS
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RELATIONSHIP COMPASS

Zhao Dun, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

4 figures · 5 records
1 more in the complete record
02
ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

9 figures · 13 records
6 more in the complete record
03
CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

11 figures · 13 records
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04
THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

4 figures · 4 records
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Son of Zhao Cui. Chief minister of Jin, son of Zhao Cui. Senior minister of Jin, intended to establish Yong.

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

Son of Zhao Cui, established as the legitimate heir. Minister of Jin. Senior minister of Jin, later marshal of the central army, held power in the state.

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  1. 15 profile notes
    21 relations26 verified quotations
    • Zhao Cuifather-sonZhao Dun
    • Zhao DunrecommendHan Jue
    • Han Jueenforce lawZhao Dun
    • Zhao DunrecruitShi Hui
    Verified original text · 26
    1. 盾时年十七岁

      father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37

    2. 盾乃荐于灵公而用之。

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

    24 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    0 relations0 verified quotations

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  3. 5 profile notes
    5 relations8 verified quotations
    • Zhao Cuifather-sonZhao Dun
    • Zhao Dunmake rulerDuke Ling of Jin
    • Duke Ling of JinassassinateZhao Dun
    • Zhao Dunfather-sonZhao Shuo
    Verified original text · 8
    1. 生盾

      father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家

    2. 赵盾代赵衰执政

      father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家

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  4. Official history

    Bamboo Annals

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    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Zhao DunsendZhao Chuan
    Verified original text · 1
    1. 赵盾使穿迎公子黑臀

      send · Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪

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  5. 20 profile notes
    18 relations23 verified quotations
    • Zhao DunremonstrateMarquis of Jin
    • Zhao DunbattleChu Zi
    • Zhao Cuifather-sonZhao Dun
    • Han Juereceive supportZhao Dun
    Verified original text · 23
    1. 骤谏而不入

      remonstrate · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 21

    2. 晋赵盾帅师救陈、宋。

      battle · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 21

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History vs. fiction

Dong Hu's straight pen: 'Zhao Dun murdered his lord'

Relationship network

21 figures · 70 links
Zhao DunZhao DunMarquis of JinMarquis of JinChu ZiChu ZiZhao CuiZhao CuiHan JueHan JueShi HuiShi HuiXun LinfuXun LinfuDuke Ling of JinDuke Ling of JinDuke Xiang of JinDuke Xiang of JinZhao KuoZhao KuoXi QueXi QueTu AnjiaWei JiaGongzi SuiYang ChufuZhao ChuanZhao ShuoQin ShiXian MieHu SheguGongzi Yong
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家; Discourses of the States, 周语中; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14; Bamboo Annals, 今本-晋纪; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 46; Records of the Grand Historian, 秦本纪; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15

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