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Sheng Xian

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Sheng Xian, a Wu figure from Ling Tong’s home commandery, was once recommended to Sun Quan.

History Records, vol. 55 · Not in the Romance

In the sources

Where the books name Sheng Xian

  • History · vol. 55Records of the Three Kingdoms

    時有薦同郡盛暹於權者,以爲梗槩大節有過於統,權曰:「且令如統足矣。」…
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    時有薦同郡盛暹於權者,以爲梗槩大節有過於統,權曰:「且令如統足矣。」後召暹夜至,時統已卧,聞之,攝衣出門,執其手以入。其愛善不害如此。

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Sheng Xian was from the same commandery as Ling Tong and served the state of Wu. He appears in Records of the Three Kingdoms, vol. 55; the novel does not mention him.

Deeds

Sun Quan heard someone praise Sheng Xian’s composure and integrity as surpassing Ling Tong’s, and said, “It is enough if he is as good as Tong.” (As recorded in the historical sources)

Relationships

  • Ling Tong: From the same commandery.
  • Sun Quan: Someone recommended Sheng Xian to Sun Quan.
  • When Ling Tong heard that Sun Quan had summoned Sheng Xian to come at night, he rose, took Sheng Xian by the hand, and led him inside.

Relationships

2 relationships

Relation graph of Sheng XianSun QuanLing TongSheng Xian
  • Lord & vassal
  • Friends
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History · vol. 55

  • Friend

    同郡;凌统爱其善,亲迎入内

  • Lord

    被荐于孙权并受召