Diao Xuan
Diao Xuan, a Wu court attendant and general, had served Sun Deng, reported unrest as an envoy to Shu, and sought clemency for Sun Ji.
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Diao Xuan was a Palace Attendant, General of the Five Offices, and guest of the Crown Prince in the state of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. He appears in relevant accounts in the Records of the Three Kingdoms; he does not appear in the Romance.
Deeds
- When Sun Deng was Crown Prince, Diao Xuan was among his guests, alongside Xie Jing, Fan Shen, Yang Dao, and others. The Eastern Palace was consequently renowned for having many talented men. (Recorded in history)
- When Sun Deng was gravely ill, he submitted a memorial praising Diao Xuan as “broad-minded and upright, with a commitment to the true Way,” and recommending him for appointment. (Recorded in history)
- Sun Liang asked what punishment Sun Ji deserved for stealing and riding an imperial horse. Palace Attendant Diao Xuan replied that the law called for death, but asked Sun Liang to show mercy and pardon him. Sun Liang subsequently granted an amnesty within the palace, and Sun Ji was thereby spared punishment. (Recorded in history)
- Liu Dun was well versed in divination and numerology; the renowned scholar Diao Xuan called his arts remarkable. (Recorded in history)
- In the twelfth month of the first year of Taiping, Diao Xuan traveled to Shu as General of the Five Offices to inform it of the turmoil in Wu. (Recorded in history)
Relationships
- Served Wu as Palace Attendant and General of the Five Offices.
- Served as a guest of Crown Prince Sun Deng.
- Was associated with Liu Dun in assessments of divination and numerology, calling his arts remarkable.
Lines
- 史 ch.59 §26→ Sun Liang
「科應死。然魯王早終，惟陛下哀原之。」
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