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Mi Heng祢衡

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A famous scholar of the Three Kingdoms period, who insulted Cao Cao and was eventually killed by Huang Zu.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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Mi Heng, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms

A native of Pingyuan, he was influenced by Kong Rong's discussions. He and Kong Rong spoke freely and unrestrainedly. Arrogant due to his talent, he was sent by Cao Cao to Liu Biao.

In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

A famous scholar, close to Kong Rong, once insulted Cao Cao, was sent to Jingzhou, and later killed by Huang Zu.

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  1. 2 profile notes
    6 relations7 verified quotations
    • Cao Caosummon for audienceMi Heng
    • Mi HenginsultCao Cao
    • Liu Biaosend toMi Heng
    • Mi Henggo on missionLiu Biao
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    1. 操遂使人召衡至

      summon for audience · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 23

    2. 吾正少一鼓吏;早晚朝贺宴享,可令祢衡充此职

      贬为鼓吏 · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 23

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  2. 3 profile notes
    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Mi HengcommendKong Rong
    Verified original text · 1
    1. 衡与融更相赞扬

      commend · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王卫二刘傅传

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Relationship network

5 figures · 13 links
Mi HengMi HengCao CaoCao CaoLiu BiaoLiu BiaoKong RongKong RongHuang ZuHuang Zu
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Sources: Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·崔毛徐何邢鲍司马传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王卫二刘傅传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·荀彧荀攸贾诩传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 23; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 40

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