Abstract
This article delivers a thorough analysis and exposition on the major historical relics of Què (雀), an important figure indicated on the oracle bones writings from King Wu Ding’s period. Through the studies on the relevant materials on the two series of battles that Shang King waged against Ji Fang (基方) and Huan (亘), this article presents a detailed chronicle of Què’s participation in these battles and events. I have also made a profound exposition on relationships between the main figures involved in the battles, so to prove the special position held by Què. Moreover, based on inscribed writings on topics including worship, daily notes, and lands owned by the clans, as well as an analysis of other related materials, I was then capable of capturing a systematic historical sketch of Què. Lastly, contrasting against the existing hypotheses, this article provides yet another supposition of who Què was and his possible kinship to Shang’s royal family.
Keywords
oracle bone, Què, Wu Ding, clan, Shang military
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