Zhuge Jin
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Zhuge Jin style name
Ziyu (子瑜), was a military general and politician of Eastern Wu
during the late Han Dynasty
and Three Kingdoms
era of Chinese history
.
(沂南), Shandong Province. He was the eldest of three brothers and became orphaned during his youth; his mother died when he was 16, and his father when he was 19. His uncle raised him and his siblings. When Cao Cao
invaded Shandong in 195, his family was forced to flee south to Jing Province and his uncle soon died of illness. After his 2 sisters married into notable families with numerous relations in the area, Jin started his journey to the east.
, was assassinated, Zhuge Jin was referred to Sun Ce's successor, Sun Quan
, and became his personal secretary(长史)(secretary of a general was expected to participate in military operation during Han dynasty). He was soon transferred to be the Central Major(中司馬), however.
Zhuge Jin joined Lu Meng's invasion of Jing Province
, and was promoted to the General Who Pacifies the South for his performance during the campaign. When the battle of Yiling broke out, Jin wrote a letter to Liu Bei
, asking him to abort the operation, but Liu Bei refused. Since Zhuge Jin's younger brother, Zhuge Liang, was the most trusted officer under Liu Bei, someone told Sun Quan that Zhuge Jin was colluding with the forces of Shu Han
, however, Sun Quan openly announced that no matter what the rumor said, Zhuge Jin would not betray him, just as he would never betray Jin.
During Zhuge Jin's later years, he was promoted to the rank of Grand General (大将军) and Left Commander (左将軍). He participated in several military campaigns against the Kingdom of Wei, but suffered defeats in most of them.
.
After Zhuge Jin's death, his son Zhuge Ke
succeeded him, and became a great Wu general, but later failed as a regent, leading to the destruction of the Zhuge clan just as Zhuge Jin foresaw
.
Zhuge Jin also had another son named Zhuge Qiao
, who was adopted by his brother Zhuge Liang and Liang's wife, Lady Huang
.
Chinese style name
A Chinese style name, sometimes also known as a courtesy name , is a given name to be used later in life. After 20 years of age, the zì is assigned in place of one's given name as a symbol of adulthood and respect...
Ziyu (子瑜), was a military general and politician of Eastern Wu
Eastern Wu
Eastern Wu, also known as Sun Wu, was one the three states competing for control of China during the Three Kingdoms period after the fall of the Han Dynasty. It was based in the Jiangnan region of China...
during the late Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms . It was founded by the rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty of the former regent Wang Mang...
and Three Kingdoms
Three Kingdoms
The Three Kingdoms period was a period in Chinese history, part of an era of disunity called the "Six Dynasties" following immediately the loss of de facto power of the Han Dynasty rulers. In a strict academic sense it refers to the period between the foundation of the state of Wei in 220 and the...
era of Chinese history
History of China
Chinese civilization originated in various regional centers along both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys in the Neolithic era, but the Yellow River is said to be the Cradle of Chinese Civilization. With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world's oldest...
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Early life
Zhuge Jin was born in Yangdu County (陽都) in Langya Commandery (琅琊), at present-day Yinan CountyYinan County
Yinan is a county of Linyi in the Chinese province of Shandong.The population was in 1999.-Notable people:...
(沂南), Shandong Province. He was the eldest of three brothers and became orphaned during his youth; his mother died when he was 16, and his father when he was 19. His uncle raised him and his siblings. When Cao Cao
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a warlord and the penultimate chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during the dynasty's final years. As one of the central figures of the Three Kingdoms period, he laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled...
invaded Shandong in 195, his family was forced to flee south to Jing Province and his uncle soon died of illness. After his 2 sisters married into notable families with numerous relations in the area, Jin started his journey to the east.
Service under Sun Quan
After the Yang Province warlord, Sun CeSun Ce
Sun Ce was a military general and warlord during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was the oldest of the children of Sun Jian who was killed during the Battle of Xiangyang when Sun Ce was only 16. Sun Ce then broke away from his father's overlord, Yuan Shu, and headed to...
, was assassinated, Zhuge Jin was referred to Sun Ce's successor, Sun Quan
Sun Quan
Sun Quan , son of Sun Jian, formally Emperor Da of Wu, was the founder of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He ruled from 222 to 229 as King of Wu and from 229 to 252 as Emperor of Wu....
, and became his personal secretary(长史)(secretary of a general was expected to participate in military operation during Han dynasty). He was soon transferred to be the Central Major(中司馬), however.
Zhuge Jin joined Lu Meng's invasion of Jing Province
Lü Meng's invasion of Jing Province
Lü Meng's invasion of Jing Province was a battle fought between the warlords Sun Quan and Liu Bei in 219 during the prelude to the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Sun Quan's forces, led by Lü Meng, invaded Liu Bei's territory of Jing Province , which was defended by Guan Yu, and succeeded...
, and was promoted to the General Who Pacifies the South for his performance during the campaign. When the battle of Yiling broke out, Jin wrote a letter to Liu Bei
Liu Bei
Liu Bei , also known as Liu Xuande, was a warlord, military general and later the founding emperor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history...
, asking him to abort the operation, but Liu Bei refused. Since Zhuge Jin's younger brother, Zhuge Liang, was the most trusted officer under Liu Bei, someone told Sun Quan that Zhuge Jin was colluding with the forces of Shu Han
Shu Han
Shu Han was one of the three states competing for control of China during the Three Kingdoms period, after the fall of the Han Dynasty. The state was based on areas around Sichuan, which was then known as Shu...
, however, Sun Quan openly announced that no matter what the rumor said, Zhuge Jin would not betray him, just as he would never betray Jin.
During Zhuge Jin's later years, he was promoted to the rank of Grand General (大将军) and Left Commander (左将軍). He participated in several military campaigns against the Kingdom of Wei, but suffered defeats in most of them.
.
After Zhuge Jin's death, his son Zhuge Ke
Zhuge Ke
Zhuge Ke , style name Yuanxun , was a military general and regent of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. He was the son of Zhuge Jin and nephew of Zhuge Liang. He succeeded Lu Xun after the latter's death...
succeeded him, and became a great Wu general, but later failed as a regent, leading to the destruction of the Zhuge clan just as Zhuge Jin foresaw
.
Zhuge Jin also had another son named Zhuge Qiao
Zhuge Qiao
Zhuge Qiao , style name Bosong , originally styled Zhongshen , was the second son of Zhuge Jin, an official of Eastern Wu during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Zhuge Qiao was adopted by his uncle, Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Qiao was considered as a possible heir to Zhuge...
, who was adopted by his brother Zhuge Liang and Liang's wife, Lady Huang
Huang Yueying
Huang Yueying is the fictional name of the wife of Zhuge Liang, the chancellor of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Her personal name was not recorded in history.-In folklore:...
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Family
- Ancestor: Zhuge Feng (諸葛豐), served as Director of Retainers during the reign of Emperor Yuan of HanEmperor Yuan of HanEmperor Yuan of Han was an emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty. He reigned from 48 BC to 33 BC. Emperor Yuan was remembered for the promotion of Confucianism as the official creed of Chinese government. He appointed Confucius adherents to important government posts...
- Father: Zhuge Gui (諸葛珪), served as Assistant in Mount Tai Commandery during the late Han Dynasty
- Uncle: Zhuge Xuan (諸葛玄), served as Administrator of Yuzhang, joined Liu BiaoLiu BiaoLiu Biao , style name Jingsheng , was a warlord and the governor of Jing Province during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was a member of the extended family of the Han Dynasty emperors...
later. Raised Zhuge Liang and Zhuge Jun.
- Siblings:
- Zhuge LiangZhuge LiangZhuge Liang was a chancellor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He is often recognised as the greatest and most accomplished strategist of his era....
, younger brother, served Shu HanShu HanShu Han was one of the three states competing for control of China during the Three Kingdoms period, after the fall of the Han Dynasty. The state was based on areas around Sichuan, which was then known as Shu... - Zhuge Jun (諸葛均), younger brother, served Shu Han
- Younger sister, unknown name, married Pang Shanmin (Pang TongPang TongPang Tong was an advisor to Liu Bei during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was nicknamed "Young Phoenix" by his uncle Pang Degong due to his ugly appearance but great capabilities and talent...
's older cousin) - Younger sister, unknown name, married a member of the XiangyangXiangyangXiangzhou District is a district of Xiangyang, Hubei, China. The district itself was formerly known as Xiangyang. It was a city famous for the Siege of Xiangyang by invading forces of the Mongol-founded Yuan Dynasty...
Kuai clan (headed by Kuai LiangKuai LiangKuai Liang, style name Zirou , was an advisor to the warlord Liu Biao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was a native of Zhonglu, Nan Commandery...
and Kuai YueKuai YueKuai Yue , style name Yidu , was an advisor to the warlord Liu Biao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was the younger brother of Kuai Liang. When Liu Biao died and Liu Cong succeeded him, Kuai Yue recommended that he surrender to Cao Cao...
)
- Zhuge Liang
- Cousins:
- Zhuge DanZhuge DanZhuge Dan , style named Gongxiu , was a military general of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. When he held military positions during his middle to late career, he got involved in all Three Rebellions in Shouchun, which aimed to drive the de facto ruler of Cao Wei, Sima...
, served Cao WeiCao WeiCao Wei was one of the states that competed for control of China during the Three Kingdoms period. With the capital at Luoyang, the state was established by Cao Pi in 220, based upon the foundations that his father Cao Cao laid...
, participated in the Three Rebellions in ShouchunThree Rebellions in ShouchunThe Three Rebellions in Shouchun, also known as Three Rebellions in Huainan, were a series of revolts that occurred in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. The rebellions broke out in the later years of Cao Wei when the Sima clan, headed by Sima Yi, usurped...
, killed after his defeat
- Zhuge Dan
- Children:
- Zhuge KeZhuge KeZhuge Ke , style name Yuanxun , was a military general and regent of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. He was the son of Zhuge Jin and nephew of Zhuge Liang. He succeeded Lu Xun after the latter's death...
, served Eastern Wu. See Zhuge Ke#Family for details on Zhuge Ke's family. - Zhuge QiaoZhuge QiaoZhuge Qiao , style name Bosong , originally styled Zhongshen , was the second son of Zhuge Jin, an official of Eastern Wu during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Zhuge Qiao was adopted by his uncle, Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Qiao was considered as a possible heir to Zhuge...
, adopted by Zhuge Liang, died at a young age - Zhuge Rong (諸葛融), served Eastern Wu, committed suicide by consuming poison after Zhuge Ke's death
- Lady Zhuge (諸葛氏), married Zhang ChengZhang ChengZhang Cheng , style name Zhongsi , was a military general of Eastern Wu during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history...
- Zhuge Ke