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Zhao Wenzi赵文子

Jin & SuccessorsHistory

A minister of the state of Jin, assisting the new army.

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11
RELATION RECORDS
13
SOURCE WORKS
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Zhao Wenzi, and the people around them.

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MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

2 figures · 2 records
02
ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

6 figures · 6 records
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03
THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

5 figures · 5 records

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  1. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    7 relations7 verified quotations
    • Duke DaoappointZhao Wenzi
    • Zhao WenzimeetXi Zhi
    • Fan WenziwarnZhao Wenzi
    • Zhao WenzimeetFan Wenzi
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    1. 使佐新军

      appoint · Discourses of the States, 晋语七

    2. 见温季子

      meet · Discourses of the States, 晋语六

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  2. 2 profile notes
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  3. 9 profile notes
    6 relations7 verified quotations
    • Zhao Wenzireport dangerShu Xiang
    • Zhao WenziplotHan Xuanzi
    • Ji ZhapraiseZhao Wenzi
    • Xiang Xuannounce ceasefireZhao Wenzi
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    1. 赵孟患楚衷甲,以告叔向

      report danger · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 38

    2. 赵孟谋于诸大夫,韩宣子曰

      plot · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 38

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Relationship network

12 figures · 21 links
Zhao WenziZhao WenziShu XiangShu XiangHan XuanziHan XuanziDuke DaoDuke DaoJi ZhaJi ZhaXi ZhiXi ZhiXiang XuXiang XuShusun MuziShusun MuziFan WenziFan WenziHan XianziHan XianziQu JianQu JianXi Qi
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Sources: Records of the Grand Historian, 吴太伯世家; Discourses of the States, 晋语七; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 36; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家; Discourses of the States, 晋语八; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 38; Discourses of the States, 晋语六; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 39

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