| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 李禧, Lǐ Xǐ |
| Nickname | Son of General Li Tong (李通之子) |
| Other name | Lý Hi |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | c. 190s AD |
| Birth Place | Pingyu, Runan Commandery (汝南平舆; Pingyu, Henan) |
| Death Reason | Natural causes |
| FAMILY | |
| Father | |
| Relatives | |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Cao Wei Dynasty |
| Battles | None |
Biography & Historical Record
Li Xi (李禧, Lý Hi; c. 190s–?) was a military nobleman of Cao Wei and the son of Li Tong (李通), the legendary general who heroically broke through Guan Yu’s encirclement to rescue Cao Ren at Jiangling.
When Li Tong died of sudden illness during that desperate rescue mission in 209 AD, Cao Cao wept bitterly. Following Cao Pi’s establishment of the Wei dynasty in 220 AD, imperial decrees honored Li Tong’s sons, granting Li Xi official military appointments and peerages in memory of their father’s unexcelled battlefield valor.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Heirs of Valorous General Li: In historical chronicles, Li Xi (李禧) carried the distinguished family mantle of Li Tong whose fearless charge saved the Wei army.
Li Xi (李禧) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Birth in Ru’nan
Born to general Li Tong amidst the central plains wars.
Honored by Cao Pi
Awarded hereditary nobility in honor of his father’s sacrifices.
See historical sources cited below.
Key Relationships
Family
In Historical Accounts
- Sanguozhi (三国志): Volume 18 (Biography of Li Tong): "When Emperor Wen took the throne, he remembered Tong's great merit, appointing his sons to noble office."
In History
Summary
- Li Xi (李禧, Lý Hi) was a son of hero general Li Tong of Cao Wei.
Historical Record
- Sanguozhi Volume 18 (Book of Wei 18).
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