The names of military commanders and civil officials of the Wei State in the Three Kingdoms
Zhang Liao: Zhang Liao, courtesy name Wenyuan. A native of Yanmen County (now Shanxi). He was born in the second year of Jianning (169 AD) and died in the third year of Huangchu (222 AD). Zhang Liao was born after Nie Yi of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He changed his surname to Zhang to avoid being hated by others. Zhang Liao was originally from Ding Yuan. After Zhang Liao came back from He Jin's order to recruit troops, He Jin had been killed by the palace guards. Then he returned to Dong Zhuo, and later to Lu Bu, where he was appointed as the Cavalry Commander. Lü Bu was defeated by Li and Guo. Zhang Liao fled to Xuzhou with Lü Bu and served as the prime minister of Lu State at the age of 28. Cao Cao defeated Lu Bu and surrendered to Zhang Liao. He was granted the title of General Zhonglang and was granted the title of Marquis within the Pass. Later, Zhang Liao was promoted to General Pi due to his repeated military exploits. When Cao Cao conquered Zhang Lu, Zhang Liao was stationed in Hefei and fought with Li Dian and Le Jin against Sun Quan. The battle at Xiaoyaojin made Soochow so frightened that their children did not dare to cry at night. Cao Cao was promoted to General of the Eastern Conquest. After Cao Pi succeeded to the throne, he served as a former general and was granted the title of Marquis of Jinyang. Zhang Liao died in Jiangdu County and was named Ganghou.
Li Dian: Li Dian, courtesy name Mancheng. A native of Juye County, Shanyang County (now Juye, Shandong). He was born in the second year of Xingping (194 AD) and died in the 14th year of Jian'an (229 AD). According to historical records, Li Dian had a deep understanding of justice, did not compete with others for credit, advocated learning, nobility and elegance, and respected knowledgeable people. He is called the elder in the military. Li Dian had the air of an elder and once served as General Pi. Died at the age of thirty-six. After Emperor Wen of Wei succeeded to the throne, he was given the title Minhou.
Le Jin: Le Jin, courtesy name Wenqian. Yang Ping was a native of Guo (now Qingfeng, Henan). The year of his birth is unknown, but he died in the 23rd year of Jian'an (AD 218). Le Jin is short in stature, compact and capable, and is loyal and brave. He made countless achievements in many battles such as following Cao Cao to attack Lu Bu, fighting Ma Chao, attacking Liu Bei, and defeating Yuan Shao. He successively served as the captain of the enemy, the captain of the enemy camp, the guerrilla general, the right general, and the title of Marquis of Guangchang Ting. His son Lelin also had many military exploits in Wei. After Le Jin died, he was named Weihou.
Yu Jin: Yu Jin, Zi Wenze. A native of Juping County, Taishan County (now southwest of Tai'an City, Shandong Province). The year of his birth is unknown, but he died in the 25th year of Jian'an (AD 220). At the beginning of the ban, he defected to Bao Xin, and later to Cao Cao. He was recommended by Wang Lang as a military commander, and later as a captain of the army. During the campaign against Yuan Shao, he served successively as General Pi and General General. After seizing Zhu Ling's military power, he was appointed General Zuo. Yu Jin surrendered to Guan Yu after Guan Yu burned the Seventh Army, and was subsequently captured by Soochow and sent back to Wei. Later, before going to the State of Wu as an envoy, Yu Jin went to Gaoling to pay homage to Cao Cao's tomb. He was ashamed and died because he saw the mural of his surrender. After his death, he was named Lihou.
Xu Huang: Xu Huang, courtesy name Gongming. A native of Yang County, Hedong County (now Shanxi Province). The year of his birth is unknown, but he died in the first year of Taihe (AD 227). Xu Huang was careful in his work all his life, and he started out as a small official in Hedong. Following Yang Feng, he was promoted to cavalry captain for his meritorious service in fighting against the enemy, and was later granted the title of Dutinghou. . When Cao Cao attacked Yang Feng, he surrendered to Cao Cao. After that, he served as general Pi and partial general. After Emperor Wen of Wei succeeded to the throne, he was appointed General on the Right and was granted the title of Marquis of Luxiang. After Shangyong defeated Liu Bei, he was granted the title of Marquis of Yangping. After Xu Huang's death, he was named Zhuanghou.