| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 贾模, 贾模, Jiǎ Mó |
| Nickname | Minister of the Secretariat; Pillar of Western Jin |
| Other name | Giả Mô |
| Courtesy name | 君寂, 君寂, Jūnjì, Junji, tự Quân Tịch |
| INFORMATION | |
| Died | 299 |
| Death Reason | Natural causes (illness brought on by distress over court corruption) |
| FAMILY | |
| Father | |
| Relatives | |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Western Jin / Cao Wei |
Biography & Historical Record
Jia Mo (贾模, Giả Mô), courtesy name Junji (君寂), was a high minister of the Western Jin dynasty and the grandson of the famous grand strategist Jia Xu (贾诩, Giả Hủ). Born in Guzang County, Wuwei Commandery (present-day Wuwei, Gansu Province), he was the eldest son of General Who Guards the State Jia Mu (贾穆, Giả Mục). Known from his youth for his wisdom, deep learning, and cautious demeanor, he inherited the profound political acumen and discreet intellect of his grandfather Jia Xu.
In his early career, Jia Mo served as Grand Administrator of Hongnong, governing with strict justice and benevolence. His outstanding administrative record earned him promotion to the imperial court as Attendant Without Portfolio, Palace Assistant, and Minister of the Secretariat. During the reign of Emperor Hui of Jin, when Empress Jia Nanfeng dominated court affairs, Jia Mo collaborated with Zhang Hua (张华, Trương Hoa) and Pei Wei to form a stable triumvirate that maintained administrative order and peace for nearly a decade (291–299 AD). In 299 AD, after his earnest remonstrances failed to prevent Empress Jia from deposing Crown Prince Sima Yun, Jia Mo fell severely ill from distress and passed away, signaling the tragic prelude to the War of the Eight Princes.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 120 (The Three Kingdoms Are United Under Jin; Sun Hao Submits to the Imperial Court): Although Jia Mo (贾模, Giả Mô) belongs to the post-unification era of Western Jin, his presence represents the enduring legacy of Jia Xu (贾诩, Giả Hủ)‘s Wuwei branch. The novel concludes with the rise of the Jin dynasty, where statesmen like Jia Mo and Zhang Hua (张华, Trương Hoa) upheld imperial administration following the fall of Shu, Wei, and Wu.
Jia Mo (贾模) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Mid-3rd Century AD
Noble Heritage
Born in Guzang as the grandson of Jia Xu and eldest son of Jia Mu, renowned for his scholarly character.
Late 3rd Century AD
Administrator of Hongnong
Governs Hongnong Commandery with exceptional integrity, earning recall to the Western Jin court.
291–299 AD
Triumvirate Governance
Partners with Zhang Hua and Pei Wei as Minister of the Secretariat to stabilize the Jin government under Emperor Hui.
299 AD / Ch. 120
Tragic Passing
Protests Empress Jia’s deposition of the Crown Prince; passes away from uremic grief on the eve of the Eight Princes’ rebellion.
See Jin Shu 40 (Biography of Jia Mo) and Jia Xu.
Key Relationships
Family
- Grandfather Jia Xu (贾诩, Giả Hủ): Chief advisor and Grand Tutor of Cao Wei known for unmatched foresight.
- Father Jia Mu (贾穆, Giả Mục): General Who Guards the State in Cao Wei who inherited Jia Xu’s peerage.
- Uncle Jia Fang (贾访, Giả Phỏng): Enfeoffed as Marquis Within the Passes.
- Uncle Jia Long (贾龙, Giả Long): Official in the Cao Wei administrative service.
Friends
- Zhang Hua (张华, Trương Hoa): Grand Minister of Western Jin who co-managed court affairs alongside Jia Mo.
- Pei Wei (裴頠, Bùi Vĩ): Senior minister of Jin who worked to preserve state stability during Emperor Hui’s reign.
Enemies
- Empress Jia Nanfeng (贾南风, Giả Nam Phong): Tyrannical empress of Western Jin whose purges destroyed the court.
Other
- Sima Yan (司马炎, Tư Mã Viêm): Founding Emperor Wu of Jin under whom Jia Mo’s early administrative service flourished.
- Emperor Hui of Jin (司马衷, Tư Mã Trung): Sovereign under whose reign Jia Mo served as Minister of the Secretariat.
In Novel
Chapter 120
- Jia Mo (贾模, Giả Mô): Reflected in the historical aftermath of the Jin unification. As the grand-line heir of Jia Xu (贾诩, Giả Hủ)'s lineage, his administrative partnership with Zhang Hua (张华, Trương Hoa) preserved the Western Jin empire during the turbulent 290s AD.
In History
Summary
- Jia Mo (贾模, Giả Mô) was a high minister of the Western Jin dynasty, grandson of Jia Xu, and key administrator who maintained state stability alongside Zhang Hua until his death in 299 AD.
Year: 291–299 AD
- Jin Shu 40 records Jia Mo's service as Minister of the Secretariat, his alliance with Zhang Hua and Pei Wei, and his futile opposition to Empress Jia's plot against the Crown Prince.
Historical Record
- Jin Shu 40 (Biography of Jia Mo); Zizhi Tongjian 83. Fang Xuanling praised Jia Mo for inheriting Jia Xu's profound strategic caution and moral integrity.
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