Xuzhou Sijie: Chen Deng, Wang Lang, Mi Zhu, Zhao Yu. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Xuzhou was bordered by Yanzhou and Qingzhou to the north, Yuzhou and Sizhou to the west, and Yangzhou to the south, which was undoubtedly a place of contention for soldiers. On this basis, Tao Qian, Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Lü Bu, Yuan Shu and other princes once launched a fierce contest in Xuzhou. And this has also prompted talents in the Xuzhou area to emerge. For the four masters of Xuzhou that the author wants to talk about today, they were all subordinates of Xuzhou MuTaoqian. So, the question is, what is the ending of the "Four Masters of Xuzhou"?
1. Chen Deng
Chen Deng (163–201), courtesy name Yuanlong, was a native of Huaipu County, Xiapi County, Xuzhou (present-day Lianshuixi, Jiangsu). General and official at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Son of Pei Xiang Chen Jue. Chen Deng is a cheerful person, a calm personality, a brilliant intellect, a teenager who has the ambition to help the world and the people, and is well-read and knowledgeable.
At the age of twenty-five, Chen Deng was elected as XiaoLian and served as the county commander of Dongyang County. Although he was young, he was able to perceive the people's feelings, raise the weak and raise orphans, and won the respect of the people. Later, Xuzhou Mutaoqian promoted him to the rank of lieutenant of the Diannong School, in charge of agricultural production in a state. He personally inspected the soil conditions of Xuzhou, developed water conservancy, and developed farmland irrigation, which promoted the recovery of Xuzhou's agriculture to a certain extent that was destroyed by the late Han Dynasty, and the people lived and worked in peace and contentment.
In 194, after Tao Qian's death, Chen Deng and others assisted Liu Bei in taking charge of Xuzhou. However, in 196 AD, Lü Bu rebelled against the guests and drove out Liu Bei. Of course, Chen Deng hated Lü Bu in his heart, so he took the opportunity of sending an envoy to Xuchang to offer Cao Cao the strategy to destroy Lü Bu, and was given the title of Guangling Taishou. In 199 AD, Cao Cao made Chen Dengjia a general of Fubo for his meritorious efforts in destroying Lü Bu. Chen Deng spent many years in Guangling and defeated Sun Ce's forces many times. Move to the east city too guarded. In 201 AD, Chen Deng, who was only thirty-nine years old, died, which obviously belonged to the situation of untimely death. During the reign of Emperor Cao Pi of Wei, considering Chen Deng's merits, he made Chen Deng's son Chen Suzhen Langzhong.
2. Wang Lang
Wang Lang (?) –228), courtesy name Wang Yan (王严), courtesy name Jingxing, was a native of Tan County, Donghai County, Xuzhou (present-day Tancheng County, Linyi, Shandong). Cao Wei from the end of the Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms, a scribe. In his early years, Wang Lang studied under the eunuch Yang Ci and was worshipped as LangZhong because he was familiar with the scriptures. Later, due to the death of Yang Ci, he abandoned the official service and should not be filial piety. Xuzhou Thorn Shi Tao Qian held him as Mao Cai and worshiped Xuzhou Zhizhong to engage. As a result, Wang Lang once became a subordinate of Tao Qian.
Later, Wang Lang came to the Yangzhou area and was promoted to the post of Huijian Taishou (会稽太守), and was loved by the people during his tenure. In the first year of Jian'an (196), Wang Lang led an army to resist Sun Ce, and was finally captured by Sun Ce. Wang Langgan endured the dilemma of exile and refused to serve Sun Ce. Later, he was requisitioned by Cao Cao and traveled several years to reach Xudu and was worshipped as a counselor. After the establishment of the Kingdom of Wei, he also served as the Taishou of Wei Commandery with military sacrifices, and also served as Shaofu, Fengchang, and Dali. When Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, he moved to Yushi Dafu and was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Anlingting. After the establishment of Cao Wei, he was reappointed as Sikong and was made the Marquis of Leping Township. After Cao Rui succeeded to the throne, Dai Huaxin was made a Situ and made the Marquis of Lanling.
In the second year of Taihe (228), Wang Lang died, and his posthumous name was Cheng. His granddaughter Wang Yuanji married Sima Zhao, emperor of The Jin Dynasty, and gave birth to Sima Yan, emperor of the Jin Dynasty, and Sima You the Prince of Qi. In the "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" and other canonical histories, Wang Lang obtained a good ending, that is, he was not killed by Zhuge Liang. In addition, Wang Lang was very knowledgeable, and he and his son Wang Su were also scholars of the scriptures. He is the author of "Zhou Yi Biography", "Spring and Autumn Biography", "Filial Piety Biography", "Zhou Guan Biography", etc., and has a collection of thirty-four volumes, most of which have been lost today.
3. Mi Zhu
麋竺 (also known as 糜竺) (?) –c. 221), courtesy name Zizhong, was a native of Qu County, Donghai County, Xuzhou (present-day southwest of Lianyungang, Jiangsu). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Liu Bei was a heavy vassal. According to the Records of the Three Kingdoms and other historical records, Lu Zhu was originally a wealthy merchant in Xuzhou, and was later dismissed by Xuzhou Mutaoqian as another driver. In 194 AD, after Tao Qian's death, Mi Zhu received Liu Bei at his behest and became his guest. He also refused Cao Cao's appointment with his brother Lu Fang and followed Liu Bei around. When Liu Bei fell, Lu Zhu gave him great help to reinvigorate him. In other words, if it were not for Mi Zhu's charcoal in the snow, Liu Bei might not have been able to make a comeback after the loss of Xuzhou.
Therefore, in 214 AD, after Liu Bei entered Yizhou, Bai Luzhu was made the general of An Han, ranking first among Liu Bei's subordinates. Lü Meng attacked Jingzhou, and Lu Fang raised the city to surrender, resulting in the defeat and death of Guan Yu's soldiers, and Liu Bei persuaded Lu Zhu to comfort Him and treat him as before, but soon after he died of illness due to hatred. Lu Zhu was graceful and generous, Dun Hou was elegant, good at riding and shooting, although he never commanded the army, he was always treated by Liu Bei as a guest.
Fourth, Zhao Yu
Zhao Yu (赵昱), courtesy name Yuanda, was a native of Langya, Xuzhou (in present-day Linyi, Shandong Province). Fan Ye's Book of the Later Han Dynasty: "Don't drive zhao yu, well-known scholars, but be loyal and straight, but see the sparseness with loyalty", "Gao Yu is honest and upright, stands with courtesy, Qing Ying is scrupulous, and Mo Ganqizhi; Jingshan is prosperous, and evil is corrected." "At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhao Yu could be described as a famous talent in the Xuzhou area, and his ability and conduct were praised by people.
In the fourth year of Chuping (193), after the advice of Wang Lang and Zhao Yu, who was engaged in the work of Zhizhong, Tao Qian sent Zhao Yu to pay tribute to Emperor Xiandi to show his support for the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Xiandi of Han praised and promoted Tao Qian to the rank of Xuzhou Mu and General of Andong after receiving Tao Qian's recital; Zhao Yu was appointed as Guangling Taishou and Wang Lang was appointed as Huiji Taishou. Thus, with the help of Zhao Yu, Tao Qian obtained the official position of Xuzhou Mu, which consolidated his control over Xuzhou. However, around 194 AD, Zhao Yu was killed by Jing Rong.