Zou Jing

Trâu Tĩnh

NAME
Chinese Name邹靖, 鄒靖, Zōu Jìng
Other nameTrâu Tĩnh
CAREER
AllegianceĐông Hán
BattlesKhởi nghĩa Khăn Vàng, Chiến dịch chống quân Khăn Vàng tại U Châu

Historical Biography of Zou Jing

Zou Jing served as a capable imperial Colonel (Xiaowei) under Liu Yan, the Governor of You Province, during the twilight years of the Eastern Han Dynasty. As internal corruption and economic devastation plagued imperial China, massive peasant uprisings erupted across northern territories. Recognizing the severe danger posed by rebel factions, he advised regional authorities to enlist local volunteers, directly initiating the military careers of future Shu Han founder Liu Bei and his sworn brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms

In historical chronicles such as the Records of the Three Kingdoms and dramatized in Luo Guanzhong’s epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he acts as an essential catalyst during the opening stages of the Three Kingdoms era. Upon issuing recruitment notices throughout Zhuo Commandery, he supplied weapons, armaments, and tactical guidance to the fledgling volunteer militia, integrating these legendary warriors into the imperial garrison to repel regional insurgencies.

Historical & Literary Milestones

184 AD

Suppression of the Yellow Turbans

He orchestrated regional defense strategies alongside Liu Yan. Together with Liu Bei’s vanguard forces, the imperial battalion decisively crushed the invading rebel host led by commanders Cheng Yuanzhi and Deng Mao in Youzhou.

185 AD

Northern Frontier Campaigns

Following successful counter-insurgency operations, he collaborated with cavalry general Gongsun Zan to defend northern frontier borders against hostile tribal incursions.

Key Relationships and Allegiances

Allies & Associates

  • Liu Yan: Imperial Governor of You Province who approved defense mobilization strategies across northern commanderies.
  • Liu Bei: Future Shu Han emperor who answered recruitment notices and fought bravely alongside Zou Jing during early regional skirmishes.
  • Guan Yu & Zhang Fei: Formidable warrior brothers who spearheaded front-line assaults under combined imperial command.
  • Gongsun Zan: Renowned northern general who co-managed frontier cavalry divisions during border pacification campaigns.

Rivals & Adversaries

  • Cheng Yuanzhi & Deng Mao: Rebel leaders whose 50,000-strong militia was routed through joint imperial counterattacks.
  • Zhang Jue: The visionary leader of the Yellow Turban Rebellion whose nationwide insurrection disrupted the Han empire.

In Novel

Chapter 1

  • Zou Jing (邹靖, Trâu Tĩnh): Zou Jing is an officer serving the Han government during the Yellow Turban crisis. He is associated with Liu Bei's early military career and helps organize forces to fight the rebellion.

Chapter 2

  • Zou Jing (邹靖, Trâu Tĩnh): Zou Jing continues to serve in the imperial campaign against the Yellow Turbans and participates in the operations around Zhuo Commandery.

In History


184 AD


  • Zou Jing (邹靖, Trâu Tĩnh) was a Han military officer active during the Yellow Turban Rebellion. He served in the northern provinces and became associated with the defence of Han territory against rebel forces.

184 AD


  • Zou Jing participated in the campaign against the Yellow Turbans and became acquainted with Liu Bei (刘备, Lưu Bị), who served under his command during the fighting.

Later Career


  • The surviving historical record contains relatively little information about Zou Jing's later life. His importance comes primarily from his early military service and his connection with Liu Bei during the first major rebellion of the late Eastern Han.

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