田子方 / Tian Zifang
田子方 / Tian Zifang appears in 《资治通鉴·周纪》05｜光彩夺目的魏文侯（1） as another scholar whom 魏文侯 treats as a teacher. The host infers from the Tian surname that he came from the 齐国 Tian lineage world before leaving to serve or advise 魏国.
In the source, Tian Zifang is one part of a three-person image system: 子夏 represents Confucian scholarly prestige, Tian Zifang shows mobile talent entering Wei, and 段干木 shows a worthy person who remains difficult to access. Together they make Wei Wenhou’s rise look rooted in respectful talent attraction, not only military force.
《资治通鉴·周纪》06丨魏文侯选谁当宰相呢（1） makes Tian Zifang part of 魏成’s chancellor-selection advantage. In 李克’s explanation, attracting Tian Zifang, 子夏, and 段干木 counts differently from 翟黄’s operational recommendations because these figures raise 魏文侯’s own learning circle.
Connections
- 魏文侯 and 魏国 - ruler and state context.
- 齐国 - inferred origin context noted by the source.
- 子夏 and 段干木 - companion figures in Wei Wenhou’s talent-respect image.
- 李克, 魏成, 翟黄, and Talent Referral Quality / 荐才层级质量 - Zhouji 06 part 1 comparison.
- Talent Attraction Through Respect / 礼贤下士式人才吸附, Confucian Ideal Governance / 儒家理想治理, and Renhe Political Power / 人和政治力量 - concepts developed from the episode.