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Zhao Cui赵衰
A minister of the state of Jin, who followed Chong'er into exile.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 12
- RELATION RECORDS
- 15
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Zhao Cui, and the people around them.
Open one chapter at a time. Each chapter gives the relationship first, then the source text behind it.
01MENTORSHIPMentorship
Teachers, disciples and transmission
1 figure · 1 record＋
Mentorship
Teachers, disciples and transmission
Zhao Cui→Duke Wen of Jinurge accept
02KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 1 record＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Zhao CuiisZhao Dun’s father
03ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
8 figures · 9 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Wen of JinisZhao Cui’s ruler
Zhao Cui—Marquis of Jinsubordinate
Zhao Cui→King Xiang of Zhougo on mission
Zhao Cui→Xian Zhenrecommend
Zhao Cui→Wei Choudiscuss crime
Zhao Cui→Xu Chenrecommend
04CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Zhao Cui→Wei Chouvisit
05THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
3 figures · 3 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Zhao Cui→Baili Xibefriend
Zhao Cui→Gongsun Zhibefriend
Zhao Cui→Jian Shubefriend
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
A worthy man of Chong'er, who accompanied him in exile and later became a minister of Jin. ; A minister of Jin, father of Zhao Dun. ; Son of Zhao Su, served Duke Wen of Jin, was the steward of Yuan, and managed state affairs.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
A minister of the state of Jin, who followed Chong'er into exile. ; A minister of Chong'er, who advised him not to return to the state with external forces. ; A follower of Chong'er, later became an important minister of Jin.
Across source works
How this figure changes across texts
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- Literature / legend24 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
11 relations17 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ ruler-subject →Zhao Cui
- Zhao Cui→ follow →Duke Wen of Jin
- Zhao Cui→ urge accept →Duke Wen of Jin
- Zhao Cui→ father-son →Zhao Dun
Verified original text · 17
赵衰等齐声曰
subordinate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27
重耳以告赵衰
ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28
15 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history3 profile notes
Discourses of the States
5 relations2 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ ruler-subject →Zhao Cui
- Zhao Cui→ follow →Duke Wen of Jin
- Zhao Cui→ recommend →Xian Zhen
- Zhao Cui→ recommend →Xu Chen
Verified original text · 2
乃使子馀从
follow · Discourses of the States, 晋语四
先轸有谋，胥臣多闻，皆可以为辅佐，臣弗若也。”
recommend · Discourses of the States, 晋语四
- Official history3 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
3 relations5 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ ruler-subject →Zhao Cui
- Zhao Cui→ follow →Duke Wen of Jin
- Zhao Cui→ father-son →Zhao Dun
Verified original text · 5
佐文尊王，卒为晋辅
assist · Records of the Grand Historian, 太史公自序
卜事公子重耳，吉，即事重耳
serve master · Records of the Grand Historian, 赵世家
3 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history12 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
5 relations7 verified quotations- Duke Wen of Jin→ ruler-subject →Zhao Cui
- Zhao Cui→ follow →Duke Wen of Jin
- Zhao Cui→ urge accept →Duke Wen of Jin
- Zhao Cui→ subordinate →Marquis of Jin
Verified original text · 7
赵衰为卿
subordinate · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 16
请使衰从
follow · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
A core strategist under Chong'er, who followed him in his exile through various states.
The Records of the Grand Historian, in the chapter "The Hereditary House of Jin," records that Zhao Cui and others saw Chong'er content to stay in Qi and unwilling to leave, so they secretly plotted to get him drunk and then forcibly carry him out of Qi in a carriage. After waking up, Chong'er was so furious that he even chased after and beat Hu Yan. The novel similarly depicts the historical episode where Qi Jiang conspired with Zhao Cui and others, setting up a banquet to get Chong'er drunk and then forcibly taking him away, strictly adhering to the official history in terms of character motivations and specific methods. The original text: 「乃与赵衰等谋，醉重耳，载以行。」（《史记·晋世家》，data/raw/shiji/晋世家.txt）
Relationship network
- ruler-subject← Duke Wen of Jin → Zhao Cuihist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 28Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 41Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Discourses of the States, 晋语四Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 46
Original text (8)
赵衰等齐声曰
Original relation: subordinate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 27
重耳以告赵衰
赵衰、臼季、狐射姑、介子推等，一齐下车解劝
Original relation: lord-minister · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35
赵衰诸臣
晋侯亲率赵衰定原之田
Original relation: dispatch · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38
使赵衰为原大夫，兼领阳樊。
Original relation: appoint · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38
赵衰、孙伯纠、羊舌突、茅茷等一班文武，保护晋文公
文公谓赵衰曰
- followZhao Cui → Duke Wen of Jinhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 34Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38Records of the Grand Historian, 太史公自序Records of the Grand Historian, 赵世家Discourses of the States, 晋语四Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 16
Original text (7)
赵衰等九位豪杰，打一圈儿席地而坐
使赵衰将左军
Original relation: subordinate · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38
民所以不服晋者，不信故也。君示之以信，将不攻而下矣
Original relation: offer strategy · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38
乃使子馀从
佐文尊王，卒为晋辅
Original relation: assist · Records of the Grand Historian, 太史公自序
卜事公子重耳，吉，即事重耳
Original relation: serve master · Records of the Grand Historian, 赵世家
赵衰为卿
Original relation: subordinate · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 16
- urge acceptZhao Cui → Duke Wen of JinlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 35Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (2)
吾闻怀嬴美而才
请使衰从
Original relation: follow · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
Original text (1)
赵衰曰：“郤縠可。臣亟闻其言矣，说礼、乐而敦《诗》、《书》。
- father-sonZhao Cui → Zhao Dunhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Records of the Grand Historian, 赵世家Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 18
Original text (8)
盾时年十七岁
生盾
赵盾代赵衰执政
生盾
赵衰、赵盾孰贤？
共孟生赵衰
盾，狄女叔隗之子。
盾，赵衰子
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先轸有谋，胥臣多闻，皆可以为辅佐，臣弗若也。”
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赵衰狐偃等因与秦臣蹇叔、百里奚、公孙枝等深相结纳
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赵衰奉了晋侯密旨，乘车来看魏犨
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赵衰狐偃等因与秦臣蹇叔、百里奚、公孙枝等深相结纳
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先轸有谋，胥臣多闻，皆可以为辅佐，臣弗若也。”
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赵衰狐偃等因与秦臣蹇叔、百里奚、公孙枝等深相结纳
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先轸有谋，胥臣多闻，皆可以为辅佐，臣弗若也。”
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