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King Xiang of Zhou周襄王
King of Zhou, invaded by the Rong, appealed to the feudal lords for help.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 13
- RELATION RECORDS
- 21
- SOURCE WORKS
- 6
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
King Xiang of Zhou, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
2 figures · 3 records＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
King Xiang of Zhou—Shu Daibrothers
King Hui of Zhou—King Xiang of Zhoufather-son
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
11 figures · 14 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
King Xiang of Zhou→Duke Wen of Jingrant life
Duke Mu of Qin→King Xiang of Zhouaid king
King Xiang of Zhou→Guan Zhonggrand feast
King Xiang of Zhou→Marquis of Jingrant life
Duke Huan of Qi→King Xiang of Zhourevere
Duke Wen of Zheng→King Xiang of Zhougreet emperor
Zhao Cui→King Xiang of Zhougo on mission
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 2 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
King Xiang of Zhou→Duke Wen of Zhengresent
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Duke Wen of Jin→King Xiang of Zhouaccept
Duke Wen of Zheng→King Xiang of Zhouaccept
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Son of King Hui, attacked by Shu Dai, fled into exile. King of Zhou, troubled by his younger brother Dai, Duke Wen of Jin came to the rescue. King of Zhou, summoned by Duke Wen of Jin to a meeting with the feudal lords at Heyang.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Strategies of the Warring States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition · Bamboo Annals
King of Zhou, invaded by the Rong, appealed to the feudal lords for help. King of Zhou, expelled Prince Dai, grandly feasted Guan Zhong. King of Zhou, bestowed the title of Marquis and Earl upon Duke Wen of Jin.
Across source works
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- Literature / legend10 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
11 relations13 verified quotations- King Xiang of Zhou→ grant life →Duke Wen of Jin
- Duke Wen of Jin→ aid king →King Xiang of Zhou
- King Xiang of Zhou→ want to enfeoff →Duke Mu of Qin
- Duke Mu of Qin→ aid king →King Xiang of Zhou
Verified original text · 13
赐文公以侯伯之命
grant life · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37
襄王大悦，亲劳之曰
劳军 · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 41
11 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history6 profile notes
Discourses of the States
5 relations9 verified quotations- King Xiang of Zhou→ grant life →Duke Wen of Jin
- Duke Wen of Jin→ aid king →King Xiang of Zhou
- Duke Wen of Jin→ accept →King Xiang of Zhou
- King Xiang of Zhou→ offer sacrifice →Duke Huan of Qi
Verified original text · 9
襄王使太宰文公及内史兴赐晋文公命
grant life · Discourses of the States, 周语上
王命尹氏及王子虎、内史叔兴父策命晋侯为侯伯
策命 · Discourses of the States, 周语上
7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
2 relations3 verified quotations- King Xiang of Zhou→ grant life →Duke Wen of Jin
- Duke Wen of Jin→ aid king →King Xiang of Zhou
Verified original text · 3
天子使王子虎命晋侯为伯
confer · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
入襄王于周
aid king · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
1 more verified quotation in the relationship records below.
- Official history1 profile notes
Strategies of the Warring States
1 relations1 verified quotations- Duke Huan of Qi→ revere →King Xiang of Zhou
Verified original text · 1
未尝不以周襄王之命
revere · Strategies of the Warring States, 韩／三
- Official history1 profile notes
Bamboo Annals
1 relations0 verified quotations- King Xiang of Zhou→ grant life →Duke Wen of Jin
- Official history6 profile notes
Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition
7 relations9 verified quotations- King Xiang of Zhou→ grant life →Marquis of Jin
- King Xiang of Zhou→ resent →Duke Wen of Zheng
- Duke Wen of Zheng→ arrest envoy →King Xiang of Zhou
- Duke Wen of Zheng→ accept →King Xiang of Zhou
Verified original text · 9
天王使召武公、内史过赐晋侯命
grant life · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12
王命尹氏及王子虎、内史叔兴父策命晋侯为侯伯
策命 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15
7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
King Xiang of Zhou fled to Zheng to avoid his brother's rebellion
Regarding the rebellion of Taizi Dai, the historical records and the novel are highly consistent. The Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter on the Jin Family, states: 'Before the rewards were fully distributed, King Xiang of Zhou, due to his brother Dai's rebellion, fled to Zheng and sent an urgent appeal to Jin.' The Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, Chapter 32, also follows this clue in recording the response of the feudal lords at that time: 'In the tenth year of King Xiang of Zhou, the third month of the first year of Qi's Prince Wu Kui, Duke Xiang of Song personally allied with the armies of Wei, Cao, and Zhu, leading Crown Prince Zhao to attack Qi, camping at the outskirts.'
Relationship network
- grant lifeKing Xiang of Zhou → Duke Wen of Jinhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 41Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 42Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Discourses of the States, 周语上Discourses of the States, 周语中Bamboo Annals, 古本辑校
Original text (8)
赐文公以侯伯之命
襄王大悦，亲劳之曰
Original relation: 劳军 · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 41
周襄王驾到，晋文公率众诸侯迎至新宫
Original relation: 下劳 · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 42
襄王使太宰文公及内史兴赐晋文公命
王命尹氏及王子虎、内史叔兴父策命晋侯为侯伯
Original relation: 策命 · Discourses of the States, 周语上
王劳之以地
Original relation: grant land · Discourses of the States, 周语中
以阳樊赐晋文公
Original relation: grant land · Discourses of the States, 周语中
天子使王子虎命晋侯为伯
Original relation: confer · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
- aid king← Duke Wen of Jin → King Xiang of Zhouhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家Discourses of the States, 周语中Discourses of the States, 晋语四
Original text (5)
晋师已发
请隧焉
Original relation: 请隧 · Discourses of the States, 周语中
左师迎王于郑。王入于成周，遂定之于郏。
Original relation: welcome and install · Discourses of the States, 晋语四
入襄王于周
乃使人言周襄王狩于河阳
Original relation: summon for audience · Records of the Grand Historian, 晋世家
Original text (1)
- grant lifeKing Xiang of Zhou → Marquis of JinlitCorrect Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15
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天王使召武公、内史过赐晋侯命
王命尹氏及王子虎、内史叔兴父策命晋侯为侯伯
Original relation: 策命 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15
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- want to enfeoffKing Xiang of Zhou → Duke Mu of QinlitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 46
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- resentKing Xiang of Zhou → Duke Wen of ZhenglitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
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郑捷欺朕太甚
王怒，将以狄伐郑。
Original relation: attack Zheng · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 14
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- greet emperor← Duke Wen of Zheng → King Xiang of ZhoulitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38
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管仲辞曰
管仲受下卿之礼而还
Original relation: 受下卿礼 · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 12
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乃大飨管仲，待以上卿之礼
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惠王崩。襄王恶大叔带之难
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天子使宰孔致胙于桓公
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天子蒙尘于外，敢不奔问官守
- not pay homage← Duke Wen of Wei → King Xiang of ZhoulitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 38
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