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Zhao Jianzi赵简子

Jin & SuccessorsHistory

A minister of the Jin state, head of the Zhao clan, known for his resourcefulness and decisiveness.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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Zhao Jianzi, 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

1 figure · 1 record
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

2 figures · 2 records

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  1. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    1 relations0 verified quotations
    • Duke Zhuang of Weichariot rightZhao Jianzi

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  2. 6 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Zhao Jianzifather-sonZhao Xiangzi
    • Zhao Jianziattack siegeKuai Kui
    • Zhao Jianziwanted to enterKuai Kui
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    1. 简子卒,太子毋恤代立

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

    2. 戎州告赵简子,简子围卫

      attack siege · Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家

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  3. 8 profile notes
    2 relations2 verified quotations
    • Zhao JianzicharioteerZi Liang
    • Zhao Jianziattend funeralYou Ji
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    1. 邮无恤御简子

      charioteer · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 57

    2. 晋赵简子为之临

      attend funeral · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 54

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Relationship network

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Zhao JianziZhao JianziZhao XiangziZhao XiangziDuke Zhuang of WeiDuke Zhuang of WeiKuai KuiKuai KuiZi LiangZi LiangYou JiYou Ji
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Sources: Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家; Discourses of the States, 晋语九; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 51; Records of the Grand Historian, 孔子世家; Discourses of the States, 楚语下; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 53; Records of the Grand Historian, 赵世家; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 54

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