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Qin Mi秦宓

Shu HanHistory × Fiction

A scholar of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, known for his erudition and eloquence.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms

A minister of Shu, respected and recommended by Peng Yang. Served as Biejia and was selected to welcome guests. A scholar of Shu Han, outstanding in literary debate, rose to the position of Da Sinong.

In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Originally a subordinate of Liu Zhang, later submitted to Liu Bei. Served as a scholar, was imprisoned for remonstrating against Liu Bei's campaign against Wu. Later debated astronomy with Wu envoy Zhang Wen, showing sharp words and displaying his erudition and eloquence.

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  1. 3 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Liu BeiimprisonQin Mi
    • Qin MiremonstrateLiu Bei
    • Qin MidebateZhang Wen
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    1. 暂且囚下,待朕报仇回时发落

      imprison · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 81

    2. 学士秦宓奏曰

      remonstrate · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 81

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  2. 4 profile notes
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    • Liu Beiruler-subjectQin Mi
    • Qin MidebateZhang Wen
    • Qin Mirecommend scholarLiu Yan
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    1. 赞秦子敕

      ruler-subject · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·邓张宗杨传

    2. 温问曰︰“…………天有头乎?”宓曰

      debate · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·许糜孙简伊秦传

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Sources: Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·刘彭廖李刘魏杨传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·杜周许孟来尹李谯郤传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·许糜孙简伊秦传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·邓张宗杨传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 65; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 81; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 86

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