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Zhou Zhiqiao舟之侨

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Zhou Zhiqiao was originally a senior official of the Guo state, later surrendered to Jin and served as a guide, welcomed Chong'er, replaced Wei Chou as the right chariot warrior, and was punished for missing the deadline in preparing boats.

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Zhou Zhiqiao, and the people around them.

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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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In history ·

A senior official of the Guo state, predicted the fall of Guo, fled to Jin. ; A senior official of the Guo state, was tricked by Duke Xian of Jin. ; A senior official of the Guo state, fled to Jin because he held office without virtue.

In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Discourses of the States · Strategies of the Warring States · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition

A senior official of the Guo state, later surrendered to Jin and served as a guide. ; A senior official of Jin, welcomed Chong'er. ; A senior official of Jin, one who submitted.

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  1. 7 profile notes
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    • Duke Wen of Jinruler-subjectZhou Zhiqiao
    • Duke Wen of JinbeheadZhou Zhiqiao
    • Duke Xian of JinrewardZhou Zhiqiao
    • Zhou ZhiqiaoadmonishDuke of Guo
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    1. 教舟之侨于南河整顿船只

      ruler-subject · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40

    2. 喝命斩首示众。

      behead · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 42

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  2. Official history

    Discourses of the States

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    • Zhou ZhiqiaoprophesyDuke of Guo
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    1. 舟之侨告诸其族

      prophesy · Discourses of the States, 晋语二

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    • Duke Xian of JinschemeZhou Zhiqiao
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    1. 夫晋献公欲伐郭,而惮舟之侨

      scheme · Strategies of the Warring States, 秦/一

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  4. 3 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Duke Wen of Jinruler-subjectZhou Zhiqiao
    • Marquis of JinexecuteZhou Zhiqiao
    • Zhou ZhiqiaosubordinateMarquis of Jin
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    1. 立舟之侨以为戎右。

      appoint · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15

    2. 杀舟之侨以徇于国

      execute · Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15

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Relationship network

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Zhou ZhiqiaoZhou ZhiqiaoDuke Wen of JinDuke Wen of JinMarquis of JinMarquis of JinDuke Xian of JinDuke Xian of JinDuke of GuoDuke of GuoLi KeLi KeBaili XiBaili Xi
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Sources: Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 25; Discourses of the States, 晋语二; Strategies of the Warring States, 秦/一; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 10; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 36; Correct Meaning of the Zuo Tradition, ch. 15; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 37; Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 40

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