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Zong Ze宗泽

Song CourtHistory × Fiction

Stayed to guard Jinling, died of grief and indignation.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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RELATIONSHIP COMPASS

Zong Ze, and the people around them.

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MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

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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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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 · History of Song

A famous general who resisted the Jin, was sidelined by Huang Qianshan. As a garrison commander, he appreciated Yue Fei and taught him battle formations. A Song general, he recruited and employed Ding Shun and Yang Jin.

In fiction · The Story of Yue Fei

Stayed to guard Jinling, died of grief and indignation. As the Grand Marshal protecting the state, he guarded Bianjing and was one of the chief examiners, appreciating Yue Fei. A court official, he memorialized to restore Yue Fei to his former post.

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  1. Literature / legend

    The Story of Yue Fei

    12 profile notes
    11 relations19 verified quotations
    • Zong Ze→ appreciate →Yue Fei
    • Yue Fei→ affiliated →Zong Ze
    • Zong Ze→ teacher-student →Yue Fei
    • Zong Ze→ master-disciple →Yue Fei
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    1. 宗爷看了，不觉连声道：“好！”

      appreciate · The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回

    2. 宗爷心中暗喜：“若说比箭，此贼就上了当了！”

      appreciate · The Story of Yue Fei, 第十二回

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  2. Official history

    History of Song

    13 profile notes
    9 relations11 verified quotations
    • Yue Fei→ affiliated →Zong Ze
    • Zong Ze→ teacher-student →Yue Fei
    • Emperor Gaozong of Song→ employ →Zong Ze
    • Han Shizhong→ receive order →Zong Ze
    Verified original text · 11
    1. 隶留守宗泽

      affiliated · History of Song, 云传

    2. 隶留守宗泽

      affiliated · History of Song, 岳飞传

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History vs. fiction

A famous anti-Jin minister in the early Southern Song Dynasty, whose last words became a timeless lament.

  • attestedShouted 'Cross the river!' repeatedly and then died

    According to the 'History of Song, Biography of Zong Ze', Zong Ze devoted his life to resisting the Jin and saving the country, repeatedly submitting memorials asking Emperor Gaozong to return the capital to Kaifeng, none of which were granted. On his deathbed, when his generals came to ask after his illness, he sighed: "'He died before the expedition succeeded, leaving heroes ever after with tears on their sleeves.'" The next day, 'Ze said not a word of family matters, but only called out "Cross the river!" three times and died. The people of the capital wailed aloud.' This historical moment was adopted verbatim and widely celebrated in novels such as 'The Story of Yue Fei'.

Relationship network

13 figures · 51 links
Zong ZeZong ZeYue FeiYue FeiEmperor Gaozong of SongEmperor Gaozong of SongHan ShizhongHan ShizhongEmperor Qinzong of SongEmperor Qinzong of SongJinrenJinrenZhang BangchangZhang BangchangWang YanWang YanHuang QianshanHuang QianshanWang BoyanWang BoyanWang ShanWang ShanZong LiangYang Jin
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Sources: History of Song, 云传; The Story of Yue Fei, 第三十六回; History of Song, 史浩王淮赵雄权邦彦程松陈谦张岩传; The Story of Yue Fei, 第九回; History of Song, 外戚传下; The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十二回; History of Song, 奸臣·秦桧传; The Story of Yue Fei, 第二十五回

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