Xu Yuan
courtesy name 德渊
Xu Yuan was from Wu Commandery and a subject of Wu, known as an Attendant Censor, for frank remonstrances, and as a good friend of Lü Dai.
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Where the books name Xu Yuan
History · vol. 60Records of the Three Kingdoms
始，岱親近吳郡徐原，慷慨有才志，岱知其可成，賜巾褠，與共言論，後遂薦拔，官至侍御史。…
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始，岱親近吳郡徐原，慷慨有才志，岱知其可成，賜巾褠，與共言論，後遂薦拔，官至侍御史。原性忠壯，好直言，岱時有得失，原輒諫諍，又公論之，人或以告岱，岱歎曰："是我所以貴德淵者也。"及原死，岱哭之甚哀。曰：“德淵，呂岱之益友，今不幸，岱復於何聞過？”談者美之。
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Xu Yuan, courtesy name Deyuan, was from Wu Commandery and served Wu. The chapters in which he appears are not recorded in the source material, and he does not appear in the Romance.
Deeds
Xu Yuan was generous and talented, with high aspirations. Lü Dai believed he had the potential to succeed, gave him a headscarf and robe, and spoke with him about matters of state. Later, Lü Dai recommended and promoted him, and he eventually rose to the post of Attendant Censor. (According to the historical records)
Xu Yuan was loyal and steadfast, and liked to speak frankly. Whenever Lü Dai made a mistake or fell short, Xu Yuan would remonstrate and debate with him, and would also speak about it openly. When someone told Lü Dai about this, Lü Dai said that this was precisely what he valued in Deyuan. (According to the historical records)
After Xu Yuan died, Lü Dai wept bitterly and called Xu Yuan a good friend who had benefited him, lamenting where else he could hear criticism of himself. Those who discussed the matter praised this. (According to the historical records)
Relationships
- Was friends with Lü Dai and was recommended and promoted by him.
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Lü Dai
Friend
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History · vol. 60
- Lü Dai§36
Friend
Lü Dai knew he could succeed, bestowed a headcloth and gown on him, and conversed with him; later recommended and promoted him to Censor-in-Attendance; Dai called Deyuan his beneficial friend