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Duke Jian of Zheng郑简公

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Younger brother of Duke Xi of Zheng, established as ruler.

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RELATION RECORDS
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Duke Jian of Zheng, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

7 figures · 7 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

2 figures · 2 records

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In history · Records of the Grand Historian

Duke Jian of Zheng presented female musicians and other gifts to Jin. As ruler of Zheng, he sent Gongsun Chengzi on a diplomatic mission. Son of Duke Li of Zheng, he succeeded at a young age and later executed Zikong.

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

Younger brother of Duke Xi of Zheng, established as ruler. As ruler of Zheng, he formed an alliance with Jin, then returned to Jin. As ruler of Zheng, he learned of Zikong's rebellion and punished him.

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  1. 5 profile notes
    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Zi Sisupport enthronementDuke Jian of Zheng
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    1. 立其弟嘉为君,是为简公。

      support enthronement · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 60

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    • Duke Jian of Zhengoffer tributeDuke Dao
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    1. 郑伯嘉来纳女、工、妾三十人

      offer tribute · Discourses of the States, 晋语七

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    • Duke Jian of Zhengappoint ministerZi Chan
    • Duke Jian of ZhengaudienceKing Ling of Chu
    • Duke Jian of ZhengaudienceDuke Zhao of Jin
    • Duke Jian of ZhengkillZi Kong
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    1. 而以子产为卿。

      appoint minister · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家

    2. 又朝楚

      audience · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家

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  4. 4 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Zhao WuallianceDuke Jian of Zheng
    • Duke Jian of ZhengallianceDuke Dao of Jin
    • Duke Jian of Zhengattack ChenMarquis of Chen
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    1. 晋赵武入盟郑伯

      alliance · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 31

    2. 郑子展出盟晋侯

      alliance · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 31

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Relationship network

10 figures · 16 links
Duke Jian of ZhengDuke Jian of ZhengZi ChanZi ChanKing Ling of ChuKing Ling of ChuZhao WuZhao WuDuke Dao of JinDuke Dao of JinDuke DaoDuke DaoMarquis of ChenMarquis of ChenZi SiZi SiDuke Zhao of JinDuke Zhao of JinZi KongZi Kong
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 60; Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家; Discourses of the States, 晋语七; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 31; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 61; Discourses of the States, 晋语八; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 36; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 62

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