Biography & Historical Record
Jia Long (贾龙, Giả Long) was an official of the Cao Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period and a son of the famed grand strategist Jia Xu (贾诩, Giả Hủ). Born in Guzang County, Wuwei Commandery (present-day Wuwei, Gansu Province), he belonged to the second generation of the distinguished Wuwei Jia clan. Raised during the tumultuous transition from the Eastern Han dynasty to Cao Wei, he grew up under the strict, cautious guidance of his father.
Aware of his deep influence and potential court jealousy, Jia Xu intentionally maintained a low profile, refraining from private political alliances and marrying his children, including Jia Mu (贾穆, Giả Mục), Jia Fang (贾访, Giả Phỏng), and Jia Long, into modest families rather than powerful gentry or royal houses. This prudent strategy protected Jia Long and his brothers through political purges across the reigns of Cao Pi (曹丕, Tào Phi) and Cao Rui (曹叡, Tào Duệ), allowing Jia Long to serve peaceably as a court official and preserve his ancestral prestige.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 141 (Sima Yi Pretends Illness to Deceive Cao Shuang; Gongsun Yuan Declares Himself King in Liaodong): While Jia Long (贾龙, Giả Long) is not explicitly featured in field commands within the novel, his presence reflects the enduring legacy of Jia Xu (贾诩, Giả Hủ)‘s household. The survival and continued service of Jia Long alongside his brothers Jia Mu (贾穆, Giả Mục) and Jia Fang (贾访, Giả Phỏng) embody the success of Jia Xu’s philosophy of self-preservation amidst court intrigues.
Jia Long (贾龙) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Late 2nd Century AD
Early Life in Wuwei
Born in Guzang County as a son of Jia Xu, growing up amidst the late Han warlord conflicts.
220s AD
Cautious Upbringing
Married into a modest family by Jia Xu to avoid political entanglements in the Cao Wei court.
223 AD
Passing of Jia Xu
Jia Xu dies peacefully as Grand Tutor; Jia Long and his brothers maintain the family’s official status.
Cao Wei Era
Court Service
Serves as an official in the Cao Wei administrative system, preserving the family estate in peace.
See Sanguozhi 10 (Biography of Jia Xu) and Jia Xu.
Key Relationships
Family
- Father Jia Xu (贾诩, Giả Hủ): Chief advisor and Grand Tutor of Cao Wei known for flawless strategic foresight.
- Elder brother Jia Mu (贾穆, Giả Mục): Inherited Jia Xu’s peerage and served as General Who Guards the State.
- Brother Jia Fang (贾访, Giả Phỏng): Enfeoffed as Marquis Within the Passes due to Jia Xu’s merit.
- Nephew Jia Mou (贾模, Giả Mô): High official during the Western Jin dynasty.
Friends
- Gentry scholars and administrative officials of the Cao Wei imperial court in Luoyang.
Enemies
- Rival political factions in the capital who sought to undermine prominent advisors’ households.
Other
- Cao Pi (曹丕, Tào Phi): Emperor Wen of Cao Wei who honored Jia Xu’s family and granted peerages to his sons.
- Cao叡, Tào Duệ: Emperor Ming of Cao Wei under whose reign the Jia clan continued to thrive.
In Novel
Chapter 141
- Jia Long (贾龙, Giả Long): Reflected through the quiet succession of Jia Xu (贾诩, Giả Hủ)'s sons following Jia Xu's death. As a son of the famed strategist, his modest marriage arranged by his father ensured his survival alongside his brothers Jia Mu (贾穆, Giả Mục) and Jia Fang (贾访, Giả Phỏng).
In History
Summary
- Jia Long (贾龙, Giả Long) was a son of Jia Xu who served as an official in Cao Wei and survived court rivalries through his father's philosophy of modest living.
Year: 3rd Century AD
- Sanguozhi 10 records Jia Xu's decision to marry his sons, including Jia Long, into non-aristocratic families, securing their long-term safety across generations.
Historical Record
- Sanguozhi 10 (Wei Book 10, Biography of Jia Xu); Jin Shu (Book of Jin). Chen Shou notes Jia Xu's disciplined family management and his sons' peaceful administrative careers.
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