Journal paper

Issue No.	VOL.47（Spring）
Title	The Gong Yang Zhuan and the Chunqiu Gong Yang Jie Gu on the Chunqiu: Calligraphy and Ethics in the Writing of Regicide
Author	SUNG, HUI-JU
Page	1～30
Abstract	The writing of regicide in the Chunqiu is characterized by its strict linguistic choices and distinctive semantic implications. The interpretations and narrative positions of the Chunqiu offered by the San Zhuan differ significantly, particularly in their criteria for determining meaning and value judgments. Among these, the Gong Yang interprets the records of regicide in the Chunqiu with a focus on distinguishing linguistic markers. Building upon this foundation, He-Xiu, through his differentiation of similar terms with subtle distinctions, regarded these as linguistic symbols, aiming to elucidate the Chunqiu’s stylistic system and ethical principles. Focusing on the interpretations provided in the Gong Yang and He-Xiu’s Chunqiu Gong Yang Jie Gu, this study examines He-Xiu’s explanations of 25 instances of regicide in the Chunqiu using the Three-Ages Theory—namely, “the Age of Transmission,” “the Age of Hearing,” and “the Age of Witnessing” (suo chuan wen shi, suo wen shi, suo jian shi)—as a framework for analyzing historical progression. It explores the construction of a writing system, explanations of the ethical framework of monarch-minister relations, and criteria for value judgments. This article points out that the Gong Yang Zhuan, beyond its discussion of “shi” (弑), addresses various recording methods, such as “guo shi” (國氏), ”ji” (及), “jun zhi zi” (君之子), and “fu gui” (復歸). Based on these principles, He-Xiu expanded the interpretive framework of the Chunqiu through detailed annotations on dates, whether recorded or omitted. His focus on the legitimacy of royal succession reflects a commitment to the ethical order of rulers and ministers, shaped by his historical and moral context.
Keyword	Gong Yang, Chunqiu Gong Yang Jie Gu, regicide
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