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Duke Li of Zheng郑厉公
Ruler of the state of Zheng, named Tu. He ascended the throne with the support of Duke Zhuang of Song, but later fell out with Song. He fled to the state of Cai after a failed plot to kill Ji Zu, and later resided in Li, causing trouble for Zheng. He was eventually restored to the throne with the help of Qi.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 10
- RELATION RECORDS
- 16
- SOURCE WORKS
- 4
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Duke Li of Zheng, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
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Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Duke Li of Zheng—Duke Wen of Zhengfather-son
Duke Zhuang of Zheng—Duke Li of Zhengfather-son
Duke Li of Zheng—Duke Zhao of Zhengyounger brother
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
5 figures · 6 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Duke Li of Zheng—Ji Zhongruler-subject
Duke Huan of Lu→Duke Li of Zhengally
King Hui of Zhou→Duke Li of Zhenggrant land
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
3 figures · 4 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Duke Li of Zheng→Ji Zususpect
Duke Xi of Qi→Duke Li of Zhengdissatisfied
Duke Li of Zheng→Duke Zhao of Zhengcontend throne
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
3 figures · 3 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Duke Li of Zheng→Duke Huan of Qirestored with help
Duke Huan of Lu→Duke Li of Zhengmediate
Duke Li of Zheng→King Hui of Zhourestore king
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In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Duke Li of Zheng, together with Guo Shu, killed Zi Tui and reinstated King Hui. He was the ruler of Zheng, restored by the people of Li. He was the ruler of Zheng, installed by Ji Zhong.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
Ruler of the state of Zheng, named Tu, who ascended the throne with the support of Duke Zhuang of Song, but later fell out with Song. He was the ruler of Zheng, who fled to Cai after a failed plot to kill Ji Zu. He was the ruler of Zheng, who plotted to restore his state after fleeing.
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- Literature / legend5 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
10 relations10 verified quotations- Duke Li of Zheng→ restored with help →Duke Huan of Qi
- Duke Li of Zheng→ father-son →Duke Wen of Zheng
- Duke Huan of Lu→ ally →Duke Li of Zheng
- Duke Huan of Lu→ mediate →Duke Li of Zheng
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齐侯遣兵送已归国
restored with help · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 19
群臣奉世子捷即位
father-son · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 19
8 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history2 profile notes
Discourses of the States
0 relations0 verified quotations - Official history2 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
3 relations3 verified quotations- Duke Zhuang of Zheng→ father-son →Duke Li of Zheng
- Duke Li of Zheng→ younger brother →Duke Zhao of Zheng
- Ji Zhong→ install ruler →Duke Li of Zheng
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庄公又娶宋雍氏女，生厉公突。
father-son · Records of the Grand Historian, 郑世家
郑昭公忽元年忽母邓女，祭仲取之。
younger brother · Records of the Grand Historian, 十二诸侯年表
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
- Official history8 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
4 relations4 verified quotations- Duke Li of Zheng→ father-son →Duke Wen of Zheng
- King Hui of Zhou→ grant land →Duke Li of Zheng
- Duke Li of Zheng→ ruler-subject →Ji Zhong
- Duke Li of Zheng→ favor →Shen Hou
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郑伯谓厉公子文公也
father-son · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 8
王与之武公之略，自虎牢以东
grant land · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 8
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
Relationship network
- restored with helpDuke Li of Zheng → Duke Huan of QilitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 19
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庄公又娶宋雍氏女，生厉公突。
- father-sonDuke Li of Zheng → Duke Wen of ZhenglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 19Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 8
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王与之武公之略，自虎牢以东
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郑厉公乃朝王于栎，遂奉王袭入成周
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厉公闻之，大惊曰：“祭仲不吾容也！”乃出奔蔡国。
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- contend throneDuke Li of Zheng → Duke Zhao of ZhenglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 12
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郑昭公忽元年忽母邓女，祭仲取之。
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祭仲许宋，与宋盟。以突归，立之。
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