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Zhaoyang昭阳

ChuHistory × Fiction

A general of the state of Chu who led troops to defeat Yue.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

As Zhuguo of Chu, he attacked Wei and broke Qi, and withdrew troops upon Chen Zhen's advice; as a general of Chu, he advised the King of Chu to disrupt the alliance of five states against Qi; as Lingyin of Chu, he presided over the campaign against Qin.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Strategies of the Warring States

A general of Chu who led troops to defeat Yue; as Prime Minister of Chu, he suspected Zhang Yi of stealing a jade and flogged him; as a minister of Chu, he once coerced Zhang Yi, and later died of shame.

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  1. 3 profile notes
    4 relations4 verified quotations
    • Zhang YiretainerZhaoyang
    • ZhaoyangflogZhang Yi
    • King Huai of ChuinterrogateZhaoyang
    • King Wei of ChuemployZhaoyang
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    1. 楚相国昭阳留之为门下客

      retainer · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 90

    2. 使人执张仪笞掠之

      flog · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 90

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  3. 5 profile notes
    2 relations2 verified quotations
    • Zhaoyangoffer planKing of Chu
    • ZhaoyangrelocateTian Ying
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 昭阳谓楚王曰

      offer plan · Strategies of the Warring States, 楚/一

    2. 请以数倍之地易薛

      relocate · Strategies of the Warring States, 齐/一

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Relationship network

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ZhaoyangZhaoyangZhang YiZhang YiKing of ChuKing of ChuKing Huai of ChuKing Huai of ChuTian YingTian YingKing Wei of ChuKing Wei of Chu
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 89; Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家; Strategies of the Warring States, 楚/一; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 90; Strategies of the Warring States, 楚/三; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 91; Strategies of the Warring States, 秦/一; Strategies of the Warring States, 齐/一

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