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Zhong Yao钟繇

Wei (Cao)History × Fiction

Grand Tutor of Wei (mentioned).

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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Zhong Yao, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

2 figures · 3 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

2 figures · 2 records

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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms

An important minister of Cao Wei, reaching the post of Grand Commandant; close to Xun You, managing his household affairs; father of Zhong Hui; a key minister of Wei, posthumously titled Marquis Cheng.

In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Grand Tutor of Wei (mentioned).

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  1. 1 profile notes
    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Cao RuiappointZhong Yao
    Verified original text · 1
    1. 封锺繇为太傅

      appoint · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 91

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  2. 4 profile notes
    4 relations4 verified quotations
    • Cao Piruler-subjectZhong Yao
    • Zhong Huifather-sonZhong Yao
    • Xun YoufriendlyZhong Yao
    • Zhong Yaomanage householdXun You
    Verified original text · 4
    1. 以廷尉锺繇为太尉

      ruler-subject · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·文帝纪

    2. 会时遭所生母丧。其母传曰

      father-son · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传

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Relationship network

5 figures · 8 links
Zhong YaoZhong YaoCao PiCao PiCao RuiCao RuiZhong HuiZhong HuiXun YouXun You
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Sources: Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·文帝纪; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·方技传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·荀彧荀攸贾诩传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 91

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