Wu Xi

Ngũ Tập

NAME
Chinese Name伍习, 伍習, Wǔ Xí
Other nameNgũ Tập
INFORMATION
Birth PlaceLiangzhou (凉州, Lương Châu)
Death ReasonNot recorded in historical chronicles
CAREER
AllegianceDong Zhuo faction, Guo Si faction, Cao Cao / Eastern Han
BattlesGuanzhong Warlord Campaigns (195–198 AD)

Wu Xi — Biography & Historical Record

Wu Xi (伍习, Ngũ Tập) was a military commander under warlord Guo Si (郭汜, Quách Dĩ). In 198 AD, during the decline of the Liangzhou warlords in Guanzhong, Wu Xi turned against Guo Si, assassinating him at Mei County (郿县, huyện Mê) and presenting his head to Cao Cao (曹操, Tào Tháo).

Role of Wu Xi in Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Wu Xi turned on Guo Si, slaying him in his stronghold at Mei and offering his head to Cao Cao in exchange for imperial office.

Wu Xi — Historical & Literary Timeline

198 AD

Assassination of Guo Si

Wu Xi killed Guo Si at Mei County and submitted his forces to the central court under Cao Cao.

For detailed historical records, archives, and official chronicles, explore Wu Xi on Wikipedia.

Key Relationships of Wu Xi

Family

  • Father: Not recorded in historical chronicles
  • Mother: Not recorded in historical chronicles
  • Spouse: Not recorded in historical chronicles
  • Children: Not recorded in historical chronicles
  • Relatives: Not recorded in historical chronicles

Allies & Associates

  • Allegiance: Dong Zhuo faction, Guo Si faction, Cao Cao / Eastern Han

In Novel

Chapter 13

  • Wu Xi (伍习, Ngũ Tập): Wu Xi turned on Guo Si, slaying him in his stronghold at Mei and offering his head to Cao Cao in exchange for imperial office.

In History

Summary

  • Wu Xi (伍习, Ngũ Tập) assassinated Guo Si in 198 AD, bringing an end to the Liangzhou junta's remnants around Chang'an.

Historical Timeline

  • 198 AD — Assassination of Guo Si: Wu Xi killed Guo Si at Mei County and submitted his forces to the central court under Cao Cao.

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