Zhi Wudai

Zhi Wudai was a well-known Hu leader and king on Wei’s side in Liang Province, appearing in historical records; the novel does not mention him.

Deeds

• In the eighth year of Zhengshi under Wei, Zhi Wudai rebelled against Wei in response to the Qiang people. When Guo Huai advanced toward the Western Sea, Zhi Wudai turned back to meet him in battle, but was defeated north of Longyi and fled. (Recorded in historical sources)^[1]
• In the tenth year of Yanxi under Shu, Zhi Wudai and Baihuwen led their followers in surrendering to Shu. Jiang Wei welcomed and pacified them, and arranged for their people to settle in Fan County. (Recorded in historical sources)^[2]
• The Records of the Three Kingdoms records that after the Battle of Taoxi, Zhi Wudai and other Hu kings surrendered to Jiang Wei with their tribes, and Jiang Wei prepared to take them back and settle them. (Recorded in historical sources)^[3]

Relationships

• He once joined the Qiang people’s rebellion and fought against Guo Huai.^[1]
• He led his followers in surrendering to Shu with Baihuwen, and was welcomed and pacified by Jiang Wei.^[2]
• He surrendered to Jiang Wei with his tribe, and Jiang Wei prepared to settle them.^[3]