Xu Jing (late 140s - September or October 222),

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Wenxiu, was a Chinese politician of the state of Shu Han in the early

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period of China. After Liu Zhang announced his submission to

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, Xu Jing swore his allegiance to Liu Bei. Like his cousin

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, Xu Jing was famous for being a good character evaluator. However, the cousins could not get along with each other. Before falling out with each other, they would give comments on certain persons or topics on the first day of every month. After Liu Bei was declared himself emperor and established the Shu Han state in 221, he appointed Xu Jing as

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, an office ranking just below Imperial Chancellor (held by

Zhuge Liang Zhuge Liang ( zh, t=諸葛亮 / 诸葛亮) (181 – September 234), courtesy name Kongming, was a Chinese statesman and military strategist. He was chancellor and later regent of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. He is ...

). Xu Jing died in 222 after holding office for about one year or less. The office of Minister of the Masses wasn't filled after Xu's death. As Xu Jing's elder brother once served under Chen Ji, Xu Jing was on good terms with Yuan Huan, Hua Xin and

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. After Cao Cao was made Duke of Wei in 213, Hua Xin, Wang Lang and Chen Qun (Chen Ji's son) served as important officials of Wei. Despite their difference allegiances, the three frequently exchanged warm letters with Xu Jing, reminiscing about the past. Chen Zhi was a maternal grandson of an elder brother of Xu Jing. As Chen was orphaned at a young age, he was raised by Xu Jing.( ��字奉宗，汝南人，許靖兄之外孫也。少孤，長於靖家。) ''Sanguozhi'', vol.39

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* Chen, Shou (3rd century). '' Records of the Three Kingdoms'' (''Sanguozhi''). * Pei, Songzhi (5th century). '' Annotations to Records of the Three Kingdoms'' (''Sanguozhi zhu''). Year of birth unknown 222 deaths Han dynasty politicians from Henan Liu Zhang and associates Politicians from Zhumadian Political office-holders in Chongqing Political office-holders in Sichuan Officials under Liu Bei Shu Han politicians Shi Xie and associates {{China-politician-stub

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