In Zuo Zhuan Gong 10th year, Ji Hou Zhi ( 齐 候 之) appeared, crossed over to Tan but Tan did not entertain him. Eventually he made his way in and met with warm welcome by regional lords. Tan later came in but met with resistance by Ji and Tan was destroyed by Ji army. Tan Zi escaped to Ju hoping that the latter would entertain him basing on old alliance.
The open edition of ancient surname specifications stated that: The destruction of Tan Zi Kingdom was not announced, because it was not legal. With regard to running away from responsibilities, the King was not killed, because Ji Huan’s treatment for Tan, was just not more than did not entertain him politely. If just hold his personal secrets and force him to surrender, this should not be the reason to victimize Tan Zi.
Shuo Yuan Huan Gong said: During the past, I cornered Tan for three years. This was not my wish but with the agreement of those participating.
Fan Ning Gu Liong Zhuan Series explained: Tan Zi Kingdom was not destroyed. Therefore, he is not guilty.
The Surname of the Common People: Tan, the Kingdom was in Ji Ping Yin District ( 齐 平 阴 县). It was destroyed by Ji, Tan Zi to Ju, his descendants used the Kingdom’s name as their surnames.
The surname yearly: Ji destroyed Tan, Tan Zi escaped to Ju, thus surname Tan.
Chun Qiu Fan Lu: Ji Huan Gong wanted to use force. Tan resisted and did not want to give in. He destroyed the Kingdom and escaped to Ju.
Cheng Yi: Chun Qiu Tan Zi escaped to Ju. It was told by his Viscounts in order to demoralize Gong. He thus followed what his officials said.
Zhi Yuan: Tan, surname. During Zhou, there was Tan Kingdom. Ji Huan Gong destroyed it. Tan Zi escaped to Ju. Thus, his descendants used the Kingdom’s name as surname.
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