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King Cheng of Zhou周成王

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Son of King Wu, ascended the throne at a young age, later appointed Kang Shu as Minister of Justice.

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King Cheng of Zhou, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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    • King Cheng of Zhouhonor asDuke of Zhou
    • Duke of Zhouuncle-nephewKing Cheng of Zhou
    • King Cheng of Zhourecommend as ministerKang Shu
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    1. 成王乃命鲁得郊祭文王。

      honor as · Records of the Grand Historian, 鲁周公世家

    2. 摄行政当国

      uncle-nephew · Records of the Grand Historian, 鲁周公世家

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King Cheng of ZhouKing Cheng of ZhouDuke of ZhouDuke of ZhouKang ShuKang Shu
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Sources: Records of the Grand Historian, 卫康叔世家; Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家; Records of the Grand Historian, 楚世家; Records of the Grand Historian, 蒙恬列传; Records of the Grand Historian, 鲁周公世家; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 39; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 42

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