Yao Xiang

Yao Yizhong, the fifth son of Qiang leader
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Yao Xiang (?~357), known as Jingguo, Nan'an County Chiting County (today Gansu Province Longxi County )People, Qiang nationality the Sixteen Kingdoms period Qiang nationality chief. Emperor Jingyuan Yao Yizhong The fifth son, Emperor Wu Zhaodi Yao Chang Brother with different mother. [1]
Yao Xiang is powerful and versatile. Be aware of right and wrong, and be good at winning people's hearts. Submit to one's father Hou Zhao , General of Flying Cavalry, Governor of Yuzhou, Duke of Xinchang. After the chaos of Hou Zhao, surrender Eastern Jin Dynasty He was awarded the title of General Pingbei, Governor of Bingzhou, and the title of Duke of Qiu County. By the general of the Chinese army Yin Hao He led his troops to the north and was named Dasima Huanwen Break. In the first year of Shengping (357), pursuit Pre Qin Famous general Deng Qiang , defeated in Sanyuan, became the King of Guangping Fu Huang Mei After killing, Fu Sheng buried Yao Xiang with the gift of Duke. [2]
Initial construction The first year (386), Yao Chang He was crowned emperor and was posthumously named King Wu of Wei. [16]
Alias
Yao Jingguo
word
Jingguo
Ethnic groups
Qiang nationality
one's native heath
Chiting County, Nan'an County (today's Longxi County, Gansu Province)
Date of death
357 years
True name
Yao Xiang
Posthumous title
King Wu of Wei

Character's Life

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People love

When Yao Xiang was seventeen years old, he was eight foot five inch tall, hung his arms over his knees, powerful and versatile. He was clearly good at pacifying and winning over people, so he was loved and respected by the people. The people asked Yao Yizhong to appoint Yao Xiang as his successor. Yao Yizhong initially thought that Yao Xiang was not the eldest son and did not agree. Every day, thousands of people came to ask repeatedly, so Yao Yizhong granted him the military power. [2]
Yonghe In the first month of the sixth year (350 years), Yao Yizhong and Fu Hong both occupied Close Right Yao Yizhong sent Yao Xiang to lead a crowd of 50000 soldiers to attack Fuhong. Fuhong counterattacked, defeated Yao Xiang and killed more than 30000 people. [3]
In March of the sixth year of Yonghe (350 years), Ran Min kill Hou Zhao emperor Shi Jian , establish Ran Wei Regime. Later, later Zhao Xinxing Wang Shizhi He ascended the throne in Xiang and appointed Yao Yizhong as the Right Prime Minister and the pro Zhao King [4] , appointed Yao Xiang as To hold a knot title of cavalry general , Huwuwan Xiaowei, Yuzhou Governor, Xinchang Duke. [5]

Be blamed by the father's staff

In March of the seventh year of Yonghe (351), Yao Xiang and later Zhao Ruyin Stone kun Respectively lead troops to rescue Xiangyang. Ran Min sent Hu Mu, a cavalry general, to stop Yao Xiang at Changlu, and Sun Wei, a general, to stop Shi Kun at Huangqiu. But they all failed and returned, leaving all the soldiers dead. [6]
Ran Min After being defeated, he personally led all the soldiers to set out to fight against Yao Xiang and Shi Kun. At this time Yuewan Just then, he led the Yan soldiers to come. It was about a few miles away from Ran Wei's army. He spread his cavalry sparsely and dragged branches to raise dust all over the sky. When Ran Wei's soldiers saw this, they were agitated and frightened. Yao Xiang, Shi Kun and Yue Wan attacked from three sides, while Shi Zhi charged from behind. Ran Wei's army was defeated. Ran Min and more than ten cavalry fled back to Yecheng. [7] When Yao Xiang returned to Shetou, Yao Yizhong was very angry at his failure to capture Ran Min and beat Yao Xiang a hundred times with a wooden stick. [8]
In April of the seventh year of Yonghe (351), Ran Wei The regime perished. September, Yao Yizhong Send envoys to the Eastern Jin Dynasty to request surrender. In November, the imperial court of the Eastern Jin Dynasty appointed Yao Yizhong as the envoy of Zhijie, the governor of Liuyi Dadu, the governor of Huaibei, the general of chariots and cavalry, the third division of Kaifu Yitong, Dadanyu, and the duke of Gaoling. Yao Xiang was also appointed as the general of Zhijie, the general of Pingbei, the governor of all military forces in Bingzhou, the governor of Bingzhou, and the county magistrate of Pingxiang (one of them is the county magistrate of Qiu). [9-10]

Crossing the Huaihe River to see Shang

In the eighth year of Yonghe (352), Yao Yizhong died. Yao Xiang did not lose his heart. He led his troops to attack Yangping, Yuancheng and Fagan in the south, captured the three cities, killed and plundered more than 3000 families, and stationed in Xunyangjin. Wang Liang was appointed as Long Shi, Yin Chi For Sima, Fuzi became the left commander, Lianqi the right commander, Wang Heina the front commander, and Qiangbai the rear commander, Xue Zan Power wing To join the army. Soon after, he was Pre Qin Defeated, go south Xingyang Later, he wore filial piety clothes for his father's funeral. After Mata He fought with Gao Chang and Li Li, the generals of the former Qin Dynasty, and died from the arrow in the horse Yao Chang The rescue was saved. Yao Xiang surrendered to the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and the Eastern Jin Dynasty placed Yao Xiang in Qiaocheng (today's Bozhou, Anhui), sent his five younger brothers to the post, while Yao Xiang rode alone across the Huaihe River to Shouchun (today's Anhui province Shouxian County )See the governor of Yuzhou in the Eastern Jin Dynasty Xie Shang Xie Shang removes the guard of honor and wears it turban When he was received, the first time they met and communicated with each other was like years of old friendship. [11]

Resentment Yin Hao

Yao Xiang has a high reputation since he was young. He is powerful, knowledgeable, and especially good at talking. He is famous for his talent and knowledge in Nanxia. General of the Chinese Army, Governor of Yangzhou Yin Hao Afraid of his reputation, he frequently sent assassins to assassinate Yao Xiang through his brothers. The assassins told him the truth frankly and Yao Xiang treated them like old friends. Yin Hao secretly sent Wei Jing, the general, to attack Yao Xiang with more than 5000 people. Yao Xiang killed Wei Jing and annexed his army. Yin Hao hated him even more, so he sent Liu Qi, a general, to guard Qiao City, and moved Yao Xiang to Li Tai of the State of Liang. He said that Yao Xiang was the internal history of the State of Liang. Yao Xiang sent a powerful wing to Yin Hao, and Yin Hao said, "Yao Pingbei always makes his own decisions, and he has lived up to his expectations." Power wing He said, "The general is credulous of treacherous words and suspicious. I don't think he is the reason for the suspicion." Yin Hao said, "Yao Jun indulges villains and steals my horses. Is this the way the king used to be?" Quan Yi said, "The general thinks that Yao Pingbei is trying to be strong by imposing himself, and it is difficult to save him in the end. He trains his soldiers and will punish them for irreverence. Taking the horses is just for self-defence." Yin Hao said, "How did you get to this point?" Xie Wan Yao Xiang was attacked and defeated. Yin Hao was very angry, just heard Guanzhong There is a change. I personally led the army in the Northern Expedition. Yao Xiang is here Sangsang (Today's Mengcheng North, Anhui) Intercept Yin Hao, defeat his army, kill and capture tens of thousands of people, and capture his supplies. Let his brother Yao Yi guard the mountain base and go to Huainan again. Yin Hao sent Liu Qi and Wang Bin to attack Shansang, and Yao Xiang attacked them from Huainan, crossed the Huaihe River, and stationed at Xuyi (today's Xuyi, Jiangsu Province), recruited and looted vagrants, with an army of 70000, set up guards, encouraged and urged Nongsang, and sent envoys to the capital of the Eastern Jin Dynasty Jianye , state Yin Hao's guilt and apologize. [12]

Figure Off Right

In the 11th year of Yonghe (355 years), exiles Guo Fang After more than 1000 people captured Liu Shi, the internal history of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, and surrendered to Yao Xiang, the Eastern Jin Dynasty imperial court was greatly shocked and served as the minister of officials Zhou Min He is a general of the Chinese army and defends along the river. Yao Xiang's generals and subordinates were all northerners, and they persuaded Yao Xiang to return to the north. Yao Xiang's vehicles marched northward in parallel, claiming to be a great general and a great Danyu External yellow , was defeated by the border guards of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Yao Xiang collected the scattered soldiers and tried his best to comfort and take care of them, so he rallied again. They guarded Xuchang and prepared to go to Hedong to capture the right of the pass. They attacked Luoyang from Xuchang but failed to conquer it for more than a month. His long history, Wang Liang, advised: "The public is more intelligent than the people in the world, and all the people are willing to sacrifice. Don't damage the prestige and hardworking officials and people, and guard this isolated city. You should go back to Hebei to promote the grand strategy." Yao Xiang said: "Although Luoyang is small, there are dangerous mountains and rivers around it as a barrier, which is also a place to use force. I want to occupy it first Luoyang And then start a big business. " Soon after Wang Liang died, Yao Xiang wept bitterly and said, "Heaven will not want to help my career? Wang Liang abandoned me and left!" [13]

Yishui was defeated

Eastern Jin Dynasty The King's General Huanwen from Jiangling He attacked Yao Xiang, fought in the north of Yishui, was defeated by Huan Wen, and led thousands of his subordinates to flee to Beishan. On that night, more than 5000 people abandoned their wives and children to follow Yao Xiang, and more than 4000 families were stationed in Yangxiang. Yao Xiang was defeated several times before and after. When people heard where Yao Xiang was, they helped the old and the young to join him. Sometimes it is said that Yao Xiang was badly hurt, and all the men and women captured by Huan Wen's army shed tears to the north. Yao Xiang is so popular. Before that, Hongnong Yang Liang Belonging to Yao Xiang, Yao Xiang treated him with courtesy. Then he defected Huanwen Huan Wen asked him about Yao Xiang. Yang Liang said, "The spirit belongs to Sun Ce First class, and Xiongwu surpasses him. " It is also valued by others. [14]

Defeat Guanzhong

Leveling In the first year (357), Yao Xiang moved to Beiqu to seek for Guanzhong. In April, we set out from Beiqu to enter Xingcheng (today's Shaanxi province Huangling County), sent Fuguo General Yao Lan Capture the Carnival City (Yizuo Fu City) and let its brother General Yaowu Yao Yisheng And General Zuo Wang Qinlu More than 50000 families of Hu Han people from the north were recruited. [15] Pre Qin sovereign Fu Sheng Send his general Fufei (I say Fu Feilong )Refused to fight, Yao Lan was defeated and captured by Fufei. In May, Yao Xiang led the masses to retreat to the west. Fu Sheng School Fu Jian Deng Qiang Wait to intercept him. Yao Xiang is going to fight, and the monk Zhitong has repeatedly advised Yao Xiang that he should raise troops and horses and wait for the opportunity to make plans. Yao Xiang said, "The two heroes can't stand side by side. I hope God will not abandon the virtuous people and help the people. I have made a decision." Just as Qiang soldiers were approaching, Yao Xiang was angry, so he drove into the army Sanyuan a war. Yao Xiang was defeated by the former Qin Guangping King Fu Huang Mei Killed, Fu Sheng He was buried in public ceremony. His younger brother Yao Chang After he became emperor, he was posthumously named King Wu of Wei, and Yao Yanding, Yao Xiang's grandson, was appointed Marquis of Dongcheng. [16]

Character evaluation

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Yang Liang : "Gods and instruments, Sun Ce The husband and wife, and the male fight over it. " [17]
Yao Yizhong "You are ten times as good as Ran Min." [17]
Zhang Guan : "Yao Xiang Zhang Ping One of the best. " [18]
Fu Jian : "Yao Xiang, Outstanding person Also. " [19]
Yao Chang : "I am not as good as my dead brother. I am eight feet five inches long, and my arms are hanging over my knees. People are afraid of me. When one hundred thousand people are competing with the world, they are looking forward to the battle, and there is no horizontal array in front of them. Two things are also true. Wen Gu knows the present, he talks about Taoism, masters heroes, and collects meaningful differences. Three things are true. Dong leads the public, walking as dangerous as a barbarian, moving up and down with salt, and people do their best. Four things are true. So we have to build up our achievements and appoint a group of wise people. We are hoping that our calculations will hit the mark. " [17]
Fang Xuanling Etc《 Jin Shu 》: ≮ "Jing State is weak and heroic. See Sun Ce for details of his deeds and knowledge. He has no honor to say so, so he got lost. It's good and sad!"; ② "Xiangshi is a real hero, while Changyi is a traitor."; [20] ③ "He is eight feet five inches long, with his arms hanging over his knees. He is powerful and versatile. He is discerning, caressing, and respected by scholars"; [17] ④ "Xiang is rarely famous. It is the most powerful in the world. It likes to learn and be knowledgeable. It is elegant and good at talking. Yingji is famous in Nanxia." [17]
author of the history Zizhi Tongjian : "Xiang is talented and heroic, and has both civil and military skills Sun Ce The wind. It is not suitable for Jin. It is also his fate to attack Qin and kill him. " [21]
Zhang Daling "The third generation of the Yao family is the most brilliant, but only death, which can not be considered as success or failure." [22]
Lv Simian : "His (Yao Xiang) talent and strategy may be Fu Jian above. However, if you live in Jin and chase the enemy on all sides, it's better to enter the pass and have a place to show off. " [23]

Historical records

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Jin Shu ·Volume 116 · Record 16 [17]
Wei Shu ·Volume 95 · Biography 83 [24]
Spring and Autumn Period of the Sixteen Kingdoms Biezhuan · Volume V · Post Qin Record [25]

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father

brother

Yao Yi (also known as Yao Yisheng ), later General Zhao Yaowu.
Yao Ruo, Hou Zhao General Wu Wei.
Yao Chang Later Qin Dynasty Emperor Wu Zhaodi.
Yao Xu He was granted the title of King of Jin and the title of prime minister.
Yao Yinmai , by the former general of Qin Dynasty Douchong Kill.
Yao Shuode He was granted the title of Longxi King, and the official was appointed as Taizai.
Yao Shao He was granted the title of Duke Lu, the official of the Supreme People's Court, the Grand General, and the Grand Governor.
Yao Jing.

grandson

Yao Yanding was granted the title of Dongcheng Marquis. [16]

Birth year dispute

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Jin Shu ·According to the sixteenth book of records in Volume 116, "Xiang was named Jingguo, the fifth son of Yi Zhong... Xiang was defeated and killed by Jian at the age of twenty-seven, and was promoted to the first year of Ping at the age of twenty-seven Leveling In the first year (357 years), Yao Xiang was 27 years old. Yao Xiang was born in the sixth year of Xianhe (331 years); According to the 18th year of Taiyuan (393) Yao Chang At the age of sixty-four, Yao Chang was born in the fifth year of Xianhe (330 years) (Yao Xiang) Bidi (Yao Chang) The obvious mistake of late birth. Qiu Min, after analyzing relevant historical data, believes that《 Jin Shu 》Yes, it is Cui Hong Spring and Autumn Period of the Sixteen Kingdoms 》It is believed that in Cui Hong's Spring and Autumn Annals of the Sixteen Kingdoms, there is little possibility of mistakes in the record of Yao Xiang and Yao Chang brothers' long and young tooth order and death year, but there is great doubt about the record of their death, and there should be doubt about Yao Xiang's birth year. [26]