Jiang Qin
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Jiang Qin style name
Gongyi (公奕), was a military general serving under the warlord Sun Quan
during the late Han Dynasty
period of Chinese history
. In Luo Guanzhong
's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms
, Jiang Qin was a pirate at the time he joined Sun Quan's predecessor, Sun Ce
. He participated in Sun Ce's conquests in Jiangdong and was greatly trusted by his lord. Jiang Qin also held many titles, including "Army Guard of the Right". After Lü Meng's invasion of Jing Province
, Jiang Qin died of natural causes.
when the latter departed Yuan Shu
. When Sun Ce sailed east, Jiang Qin was appointed Senior Major (別部司馬) and given a military command. He accompanied Sun Ce on the latter's conquests in Jiangdong. After that he followed Sun Ce to conquer Yuzhang. Later, he was transferred to be Colonel of Geyang (葛陽尉) and then to govern three counties in turn. During his tenure, he vanquished some gangsters in his domain and was made Colonel of the West (西部尉). When the bandits Lü He and Qin Lang
stirred up five prefectures in rebellion, Jiang Qin led troops to fight them, and captured the two rebels. As a result of his success, Jiang Qin was relocated and promoted as General of the Household Who Attacks Yue (討越中郎將). He was also given Jingqu and Zhaoyang as his fiefs.
went to fight the bandits at Yi, Jiang Qin joined him with 10,000 men and together they defeated the rebels. Jiang Qin was also a member of Sun Quan's expedition to Hefei
. When the enemy general Zhang Liao
assailed Sun Quan at Xiaoyao Ford, Jiang Qin fought bravely and had many merits, and so Sun Quan appointed him General Who Rocks Bandits (盪寇將軍), and Commander of Ruxu (濡須督). Later on, he was recalled to the capital, commissioned as Right Protector of the Army (右護軍), and given additional duties at the legal court.
Once, Sun Quan walked into the inner halls of Jiang Qin's house, and found that Jiang's mother only had a light bed-curtain and cotton blankets, and his wives and concubines wore only simple cloth dresses. Sun Quan, greatly impressed by Jiang Qin's virtue of living a frugal life despite his high rank, ordered his own household to make silken blankets for Jiang's mother, and to exchange her curtains for better ones. His wives and concubines were given silken and embroidered clothes.
In an earlier time, Jiang Qin was on guard at Xuancheng, and was out fighting the bandits at Yuzhang. Xu Sheng
, the prefect of Wuhu at that time, arrested an official of Jiang Qin's, and requested Sun Quan for permission to behead him. As Jiang Qin was away, Sun Quan denied the request, but since then Xu Sheng estranged himself from Jiang Qin. Some time after that, Cao Cao
lead an army out of Ruxu, and Jiang Qin and Lü Meng
were put in charge of military discipline. Xu Sheng was constantly worried that Jiang Qin would find some reason to cause him harm. However, instead of that, Jiang Qin frequently gave high praise to Xu Sheng. At that, Xu Sheng became convinced of Jiang Qin's virtue, and the men who discussed these things at that time considered well of Jiang.
Jiang Qin's son, Jiang Yi, was granted the title of Marquis of Xuancheng. He gained merits during the defence against Liu Bei, and returned to Nan Commandery where he fought with the Wei
army. He was killed in action there. Jiang Yi did not have offspring, and so his brother Jiang Xiu was given the military command, though he later was discharged due to misdemeanor.
Chinese style name
A Chinese style name, sometimes also known as a courtesy name , is a given name to be used later in life. After 20 years of age, the zì is assigned in place of one's given name as a symbol of adulthood and respect...
Gongyi (公奕), was a military general serving under the warlord Sun Quan
Sun Quan
Sun Quan , son of Sun Jian, formally Emperor Da of Wu, was the founder of Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. He ruled from 222 to 229 as King of Wu and from 229 to 252 as Emperor of Wu....
during the late Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms . It was founded by the rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty of the former regent Wang Mang...
period of Chinese history
History of China
Chinese civilization originated in various regional centers along both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys in the Neolithic era, but the Yellow River is said to be the Cradle of Chinese Civilization. With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world's oldest...
. In Luo Guanzhong
Luo Guanzhong
Luo Ben , better known by his style name Luo Guanzhong , was a Chinese writer of the early Ming Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was also known as Huhai Sanren...
's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is a Chinese historical novel based on the events in the turbulent years near the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history, starting in 169 and ending with the reunification of the land in...
, Jiang Qin was a pirate at the time he joined Sun Quan's predecessor, Sun Ce
Sun Ce
Sun Ce was a military general and warlord during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was the oldest of the children of Sun Jian who was killed during the Battle of Xiangyang when Sun Ce was only 16. Sun Ce then broke away from his father's overlord, Yuan Shu, and headed to...
. He participated in Sun Ce's conquests in Jiangdong and was greatly trusted by his lord. Jiang Qin also held many titles, including "Army Guard of the Right". After Lü Meng's invasion of Jing Province
Lü Meng's invasion of Jing Province
Lü Meng's invasion of Jing Province was a battle fought between the warlords Sun Quan and Liu Bei in 219 during the prelude to the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Sun Quan's forces, led by Lü Meng, invaded Liu Bei's territory of Jing Province , which was defended by Guan Yu, and succeeded...
, Jiang Qin died of natural causes.
Early career
Jiang Qin was from Shouchun in Jiujiang Commandery. He was an attendant under Sun CeSun Ce
Sun Ce was a military general and warlord during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was the oldest of the children of Sun Jian who was killed during the Battle of Xiangyang when Sun Ce was only 16. Sun Ce then broke away from his father's overlord, Yuan Shu, and headed to...
when the latter departed Yuan Shu
Yuan Shu
Yuan Shu was a warlord during the late Han Dynasty era of Chinese history. He rose to prominence following the collapse of the imperial court in 189. He was said to be a younger cousin of the warlord Yuan Shao, but was actually Yuan Shao's younger half-brother...
. When Sun Ce sailed east, Jiang Qin was appointed Senior Major (別部司馬) and given a military command. He accompanied Sun Ce on the latter's conquests in Jiangdong. After that he followed Sun Ce to conquer Yuzhang. Later, he was transferred to be Colonel of Geyang (葛陽尉) and then to govern three counties in turn. During his tenure, he vanquished some gangsters in his domain and was made Colonel of the West (西部尉). When the bandits Lü He and Qin Lang
Qin Lang
Qin Lang, style name Yuanming , was a military general of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. During the Battle of Wuzhang Plains in 234 against the rival state of Shu Han, Qin personally led a night raid on Zhuge Liang's camp...
stirred up five prefectures in rebellion, Jiang Qin led troops to fight them, and captured the two rebels. As a result of his success, Jiang Qin was relocated and promoted as General of the Household Who Attacks Yue (討越中郎將). He was also given Jingqu and Zhaoyang as his fiefs.
Hefei and Ruxu
When He QiHe Qi
He Qi , style name Gongmiao , was an official serving under the warlord Sun family of Eastern Wu during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history....
went to fight the bandits at Yi, Jiang Qin joined him with 10,000 men and together they defeated the rebels. Jiang Qin was also a member of Sun Quan's expedition to Hefei
Battle of Xiaoyao Ford
The Battle of Xiaoyao Ford, also known as the Battle of Leisure Ford, Battle of Hefei, and Hefei Campaign, was fought between the warlords Cao Cao and Sun Quan between 215 and 217 during the prelude to the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history over the control of Hefei...
. When the enemy general Zhang Liao
Zhang Liao
Zhang Liao was a military general serving under the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. He participated in many campaigns, including those against Yuan Shao's clan and the Wuhuan tribes...
assailed Sun Quan at Xiaoyao Ford, Jiang Qin fought bravely and had many merits, and so Sun Quan appointed him General Who Rocks Bandits (盪寇將軍), and Commander of Ruxu (濡須督). Later on, he was recalled to the capital, commissioned as Right Protector of the Army (右護軍), and given additional duties at the legal court.
Once, Sun Quan walked into the inner halls of Jiang Qin's house, and found that Jiang's mother only had a light bed-curtain and cotton blankets, and his wives and concubines wore only simple cloth dresses. Sun Quan, greatly impressed by Jiang Qin's virtue of living a frugal life despite his high rank, ordered his own household to make silken blankets for Jiang's mother, and to exchange her curtains for better ones. His wives and concubines were given silken and embroidered clothes.
In an earlier time, Jiang Qin was on guard at Xuancheng, and was out fighting the bandits at Yuzhang. Xu Sheng
Xu Sheng
Xu Sheng , style name Wenxiang , was a military general of Eastern Wu during the late Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. He fought in at least 5 wars for the southern regime during his lifetime...
, the prefect of Wuhu at that time, arrested an official of Jiang Qin's, and requested Sun Quan for permission to behead him. As Jiang Qin was away, Sun Quan denied the request, but since then Xu Sheng estranged himself from Jiang Qin. Some time after that, Cao Cao
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a warlord and the penultimate chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during the dynasty's final years. As one of the central figures of the Three Kingdoms period, he laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled...
lead an army out of Ruxu, and Jiang Qin and Lü Meng
Lü Meng
Lü Meng was a military general serving under the warlord Sun Quan during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He served as the commanding general in the invasion of Jing Province that led to the death of Guan Yu.-Early life:Lü Meng was born in Fupo, Runan Commandery in 178...
were put in charge of military discipline. Xu Sheng was constantly worried that Jiang Qin would find some reason to cause him harm. However, instead of that, Jiang Qin frequently gave high praise to Xu Sheng. At that, Xu Sheng became convinced of Jiang Qin's virtue, and the men who discussed these things at that time considered well of Jiang.
Invasion of Jing Province and later life
When Sun Quan's forces battled with Guan Yu at Jing Province, Jiang Qin led the navy at Mian. On the way back, he fell ill and died. Sun Quan attended Jiang Qin's wake personally in mourning attire, and gave 200 households and 200 acre (0.809372 km²) of land at Wuhu for the support of Jiang's family.Jiang Qin's son, Jiang Yi, was granted the title of Marquis of Xuancheng. He gained merits during the defence against Liu Bei, and returned to Nan Commandery where he fought with the Wei
Cao Wei
Cao Wei was one of the states that competed for control of China during the Three Kingdoms period. With the capital at Luoyang, the state was established by Cao Pi in 220, based upon the foundations that his father Cao Cao laid...
army. He was killed in action there. Jiang Yi did not have offspring, and so his brother Jiang Xiu was given the military command, though he later was discharged due to misdemeanor.
Appointments and titles held
- Senior Major (別部司馬)
- Commandant of Geyang (葛陽尉)
- Commandant of the West (西部尉)
- General of the Household Who Attacks the Yue (討越中郎將)
- General Who Rocks Bandits (盪寇將軍)
- Commander of Ruxu (濡須督)
- Right Protector of the Army (右護軍)