| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 秦秀, 秦秀, Qín Xiù |
| Other name | Tần Tú |
| Courtesy name | 玄良, 玄良, Xuánliáng, Xuan Liang, tự Huyền Lương |
| INFORMATION | |
| Birth Place | Xinxing Commandery |
| FAMILY | |
| Father | |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Cao Wei, Western Jin |
Biography & Historical Record
Qin Xiu (秦秀, Tần Tú), courtesy name Xuanliang (玄良), was a prominent scholar, ritualist, and court adviser of the late Cao Wei and Western Jin dynasties. Hailing from Xinxing Commandery, he was the son of Qin Lang (秦朗), the famous Cao Wei general and adoptive stepson of Cao Cao.
Renowned for his unbending moral integrity, vast erudition, and fearless remonstrance, Qin Xiu served as Doctor of the National Academy (Guozidr) and Erudite of the Ministry of Rites. He became celebrated in Jin history for fearlessly debating imperial posthumous titles and defending historical truth against corrupt court favorites, exemplifying the highest ideals of Confucian scholarship.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 106 (Scholars of Cao Wei): In the academies of the central plains, learned jurists like Qin Xiu debated the rites and ancient texts, upholding righteous conduct amid dynastic change.
Qin Xiu — Historical & Literary Timeline
c. 235 AD
Roots in Xinxing
Born to general Qin Lang; devotes himself to Confucian classics and imperial ritual laws.
c. 270 AD
Doctor of the National Academy
Instructs aristocratic sons and oversees state ritual debates in the Jin capital Luoyang.
c. 290 AD
Fearless Remonstrance
Opposes improper court honors and posthumous titles, earning historical acclaim for moral courage.
Key Relationships
Family
- Qin Lang (秦朗, Tần Lãng) — Father; General of the Agile Cavalry in Cao Wei, raised by Cao Cao.
- Cao Cao (曹操, Tào Tháo) — Adoptive grandfather; King of Wei who deeply cherished Qin Lang.
- Lady Du (杜夫人) — Grandmother; celebrated consort of Cao Cao.
Friends / Allies
- Confucian Academicians — Scholars and classicists of the National Academy in Luoyang.
Enemies / Rivals
- Flattering Courtiers (Jia Chong’s faction) — Corrupt ministers whose self-serving honors Qin Xiu fearlessly criticized.
Other
- Emperor Wu of Jin (Sima Yan) — Sovereign who respected Qin Xiu’s profound ritual scholarship.
In Novel
Chapter 106 (The scholar-officers of Wei)
- Qin Xiu (秦秀, Tần Tú): Across the lecture halls of Luoyang, Qin Xiu's righteous voice rang clear, expounding ancient rites that outshone the glitter of court flatterers.
Chapter 120 (Integrity in the halls of power)
- Qin Xiu (秦秀, Tần Tú): Unbowed before princes and regents, Qin Xiu held fast the standard of truth, proving that classical virtue is the true bedrock of empire.
In History
Summary
- Qin Xiu (秦秀), courtesy name Xuanliang, was a prominent scholar and ritualist of Western Jin, son of Cao Wei general Qin Lang.
Year: c. 265–295 AD
- Served as Doctor of the National Academy; famous for rigorous debates on state rituals and steadfast independence.
Historical Record
- Jin Shu, Vol. 50 (Biography of Qin Xiu): Extensive record of his memorials, fearless court debates regarding posthumous titles, and high moral standing.
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