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Overview The translated histories identify Grand Ancestor as a royal family member and ruler. This record brings together 8 passages from 1 chapter across 1 history, with names, dates, relationships, offices, and events preserved as source-backed claims.
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Grand Ancestor
太祖
Tàizǔ
Temple name
Grand Ancestor
太祖
Tàizǔ
Title
Prince of Yidu
宜都王
Yídū wáng
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Book of Song, Chapter 58 Volume 58 Biographies 18: Wang Hui, Xie Hongwei, Wang Qiu · 8 passages
太祖鎮江陵，宋初封宜都王，以琅邪王球為友，弘微為文學。
When the Grand Ancestor held Jiangling and was first enfeoffed as Prince of Yidu at the founding of Song, Wang Qiu of Langya was made his Friend and Hongwei his Literary Companion.
太祖即位，為黃門侍郎，與王華、王曇首、殷景仁、劉湛等號曰五臣。
When the Grand Ancestor took the throne, he became Palace Attendant of the Yellow Gates; with Wang Hua, Wang Tanshou, Yin Jingren, and Liu Zhan he was called one of the Five Ministers.
上以弘微能營膳羞，嘗就求食。
Knowing Hongwei's skill at preparing fine meals, the emperor once came to ask for food.
書皆是太祖手敕。
The letters were all in the Grand Ancestor's own hand.
上甚痛惜之，使二衛千人營畢葬事。
The emperor grieved deeply and sent a thousand men from the two palace guards to complete the funeral.
高祖受命，仍為太子中舍人，宜都王友，轉諮議參軍，以疾去職。
When Gaozu took the throne he remained Gentleman of the Palace Suite to the crown prince, became Friend to the Prince of Yidu, then Advising Military Assistant, and resigned on account of illness.
太祖甚銜之。
The emperor harbored a deep grudge against him.
上以球故，履得免死，廢於家。
Thanks to Qiu, the emperor spared Lü's life and he was disgraced at home.