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Cao Wei

Qu Yan

also called 曲演 · –220

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Qu Yan, a Xiping general under Cao Wei, helped behead Han Sui, then rebelled and was lured to his death by Su Ze.

History in 3 vols. of the Records · Not in the Romance

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History 3 vols.

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Qu Yan was one of the generals in Xiping during the Cao Wei period, appearing in relevant accounts in the Records of the Three Kingdoms; he does not appear in the Romance.

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Qu Yan and other generals from Xiping and Jincheng, including Jiang Shi, joined in killing Han Sui and sent his head as proof. (As recorded in the historical sources)
After Cao Cao’s death, Qu Yan rebelled and proclaimed himself Protector of the Qiang; Su Ze led troops to suppress him, and in fear, he asked to surrender. (As recorded in the historical sources)
Qu Yan later joined forces with neighboring commanderies in rebellion. Su Ze lured him to a meeting and killed him; his followers fled and scattered. (As recorded in the historical sources)

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  • Joined Jiang Shi and other generals from Xiping and Jincheng in beheading Han Sui and sending his head
  • Was attacked by Su Ze and later lured to his death by him
  • Joined Zhang Jin, Huang Hua, and others in rebellion

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Duels, kills and executions as the texts tell them, counted separately for the Records and the Romance.

  • RecordsJuan 1AssassinationHan SuiWon「共斬送韓遂首」
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