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Zhou Kan周堪

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In the time of Emperor Yuan, he was the Grand Master of Splendid Happiness, and was slandered by Shi Xian.

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Zhou Kan, and the people around them.

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MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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  1. Official history

    Book of Han

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    4 relations5 verified quotations
    • Emperor Xuan of Hanorphan entrustZhou Kan
    • Shi XianslanderZhou Kan
    • Zhou Kanreceived Book of DocumentsXiahou Sheng
    • Zhou KansupportJing Fang
    Verified original text · 5
    1. 堪为光禄大夫

      orphan entrust · Book of Han, 萧望之传

    2. 石显等复谮毁之

      slander · Book of Han, 五行志_ch. 27上

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  2. Official history

    Book of the Later Han

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    0 relations0 verified quotations

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Relationship network

5 figures · 6 links
Zhou KanZhou KanEmperor Xuan of HanEmperor Xuan of HanShi XianShi XianXiahou ShengXiahou ShengJing FangJing Fang
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Sources: Book of the Later Han, 班彪列传上; Book of Han, 五行志_ch. 27上; Book of Han, 儒林传; Book of Han, 楚元王传; Book of Han, 百官公卿表; Book of Han, 盖诸葛刘郑孙毌将何传; Book of Han, 眭两夏侯京翼李传; Book of Han, 萧望之传

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