Offspring
Huan. Born by Bi Ji (逼姞). He succeeded his father and was known as Duke Xiang of Jin. He was regarded as a good successor as he defeated Qin and Di, but died too early in 621 BC. His son became Duke Ling of Jin, and Duke Dao of Jin was grandson of his another son named Jie.
Bo Ji. Also born by Bi Ji. She was married to Zhao Shuai, and was praised highly of returning the wifehood to the latter's first wife Shu Wei, which made herself a concubine. She bore three sons named Yingqi, Tong and Kuo. Also known as Zhao Ji and Junjishi.
Yong. Born by Du Qi. He was initially sent to Qin to be a minister in Qin to avoid the probable conflict among his brothers. When Duke Xiang died, Zhao Dun decided to create Yong, who was elder and had a good reputation. So Yong was returning to Qin guarded by Qin troops. However, when Yong and Qin troops were at border, Dun changed his idea and create Yigao as Duke Ling of Jin and attacked Qin troops. Yong was killed in the attack from his motherland.
Le (Yue?) (乐). Born by Chen Ying from Qin. He was initially sent to Chen to avoid the probable conflict among his brothers. When Duke Xiang died, another noble minister, Hu Shegu, wanted to create Le the duke and secretly fetched him from Chen. But he was ambushed and killed on the way by fellows led by Gongsun Chujiu, a minion of Zhao Dun who decided to create Yong then.
Heitun. He was initially sent to Zhou. When Duke Ling was murdered, he was created as Duke Cheng of Jin. He died in 600 BC.
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