Is “Establishment of the nine-rank system and entrusted regency” true?
The Records of the Three Kingdoms, Book of Wei, Biography of Chen Qun records the historical facts of his establishment of the Nine-Rank System and being entrusted by Cao Pi to assist Cao Rui: 「制九品官人之法，群所建也。」 It also states 「帝寝疾，群与曹真、司马宣王等并受遗诏辅政」 (Records of the Three Kingdoms, Book of Wei, Biographies of Huan, the two Chens, Xu, Wei, and Lu). The Romance of the Three Kingdoms fully conforms to the official history regarding his political identity and the episode of assisting the government.
In official history, Chen Qun established the nine-rank system and served as regent for three reigns; the novel retains his identity as a prominent Wei minister and entrusted regent.
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