Jie Zhitui
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Jie Zhitui, also known as Jie Zitui, was an ancient aristocrat who served the Jin prince Chong'er during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. Chinese legend holds that when Chong'er finall
The Wen Duke recovering Jin, attributed to Li Tang (AD 1140)
The major states of Zhou China during its Spring and Autumn period
During the exile of Gongzi Chong'er, Jie Zhitui with made soup from flesh carved from his own body to feed his master (illustration from the Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms).
Mt Mian in Jinzhong Prefecture in central Shanxi
Duke Wen of Jin
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Duke Wen of Jin, personal name Ji Chong'er, was duke of the Jin state from 636 BC to 628 BC. He was exiled from Jin for approximately 20 years before finally assuming the throne and rapidly leading Ji
Jie Zhitui
…Jie Zhitui (fl. 7th century BC), also known as Jie Zitui, was an ancient aristocrat who served the Jin prince Chong'er during the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history. Chinese legend holds that when Chong'er finally ascended to power as the duke of Jin ("Duke…
Duke Wen of Jin Recovering His State by Li Tang, 1140