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Duke Jian of Zheng郑简公
Younger brother of Duke Xi of Zheng, established as ruler.
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Duke Jian of Zheng, and the people around them.
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01ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
7 figures · 7 records+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Jian of Zheng→Zi Chanappoint minister
Duke Jian of Zheng→King Ling of Chuaudience
Zhao Wu→Duke Jian of Zhengalliance
Duke Jian of Zheng→Duke Dao of Jinalliance
Duke Jian of Zheng→Duke Daooffer tribute
Zi Si→Duke Jian of Zhengsupport enthronement
Duke Jian of Zheng→Duke Zhao of Jinaudience
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 2 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Jian of Zheng→Marquis of Chenattack Chen
Duke Jian of Zheng→Zi Kongkill
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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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- Literature / legend5 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
1 relations1 verified quotations- Zi Si→ support enthronement →Duke Jian of Zheng
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立其弟嘉为君,是为简公。
support enthronement · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 60
- Official history2 profile notes
Discourses of the States
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Jian of Zheng→ offer tribute →Duke Dao
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郑伯嘉来纳女、工、妾三十人
offer tribute · Discourses of the States, 晋语七
- Official history2 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
4 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Jian of Zheng→ appoint minister →Zi Chan
- Duke Jian of Zheng→ audience →King Ling of Chu
- Duke Jian of Zheng→ audience →Duke Zhao of Jin
- Duke Jian of Zheng→ kill →Zi Kong
Verified original text · 4
而以子产为卿。
appoint minister · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家
又朝楚
audience · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history4 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
3 relations3 verified quotations- Zhao Wu→ alliance →Duke Jian of Zheng
- Duke Jian of Zheng→ alliance →Duke Dao of Jin
- Duke Jian of Zheng→ attack Chen →Marquis of Chen
Verified original text · 3
晋赵武入盟郑伯
alliance · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 31
郑子展出盟晋侯
alliance · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 31
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郑伯嘉来纳女、工、妾三十人
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郑子展、子产帅车七百乘伐陈
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立其弟嘉为君,是为简公。
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简公怒相子孔专国权,诛之