Yin Kui
Yin Kui, an astronomer in Liaodong, became known for predicting that a true ruler would rise between Liang and Pei fifty years later.
Appearances
Novel 2 ch. · History 1 vol.
Yin Kui was an expert in observing the heavens from Liaodong. He is mentioned in relevant records in the Records of the Three Kingdoms and in Chapters 31 and 37 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms.
Deeds
During Emperor Huan’s reign, a yellow star appeared over the regions of Chu and Song. Yin Kui predicted that fifty years later a true ruler would rise between Liang and Pei, whose advance would be unstoppable. In the fifth year of Jian’an, Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao, fulfilling the prediction. (Historical records)
In Chapter 31 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, an elder from the riverside recounts Yin Kui’s prediction that fifty years later a true ruler would rise between Liang and Pei, and relates it to Cao Cao’s defeat of Yuan Shao. (Romance)
In Chapter 37 of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Sima Hui mentions that Yin Kui once said the stars had gathered over the region of Ying, where many worthy men were sure to be found. (Romance)
Relationships
- No other relationships are recorded in the source.