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Wang Xiu王修

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Biejia of Qingzhou during the Three Kingdoms period, admonished Yuan Tan, wept for his lord and was treated with courtesy by Cao Cao.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms

Attendant of Yangzhou, entrusted with a mission. Subordinate of Yuan Tan, merely holding office. A native of Beihai, first served Kong Rong, later submitted to Cao Cao, and rose to the position of Fengchang.

In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Wang Xiu served as Biejia of Qingzhou and advised Yuan Tan not to attack his younger brother. After Yuan Tan's death, Wang Xiu wept bitterly at his head, and Cao Cao treated him with respect.

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  1. 2 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Cao Caotreat with courtesyWang Xiu
    • Wang Xiucry for masterYuan Tan
    • Yuan Tanruler-subjectWang Xiu
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    1. 礼修为上宾,以为司金中郎将。

      treat with courtesy · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 33

    2. 哭于头下。

      cry for master · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 33

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  2. 5 profile notes
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    • Cao Caotreat with courtesyWang Xiu
    • Wang XiuserveCao Cao
    • Wang XiuserveKong Rong
    • Wang Xiucry for masterYuan Tan
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    1. 乃礼辟为司空掾,行司金中郎将,迁魏郡太守。

      serve · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·袁张凉国田王邴管传

    2. 北海孔融召以为主簿,守高密令。

      serve · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·袁张凉国田王邴管传

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Wang XiuWang XiuCao CaoCao CaoKong RongKong RongYuan TanYuan Tan
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Sources: Records of the Three Kingdoms, 吴书·虞陆张骆陆吾朱传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·董二袁刘传; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·袁张凉国田王邴管传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 32; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 33

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