Cheng Zhenjue

Last updated • 1 min readFrom Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
Cheng Zhenjue
程貞玦
Personal details
BornUnknown
Jianyang, Sichuan
DiedUnknown
SpouseZhang Wei
ChildrenZhang Yue (adopted)
RelativesCheng Gong (uncle)
Courtesy name Qiongyu (瓊玉)
Original nameCheng Jue (程玦)

Cheng Zhenjue (fl. 210s–220s), courtesy name Qiongyu, originally named Cheng Jue, was a member of the Cheng clan in Niubing. She married Zhang Wei, but her husband died before the ceremony. She was noted for her filial piety toward her stepfamily, to be strong willed with a pure character.

Contents

Life

Cheng Zhenjue was born in Niubing County, Qianwei Commandery (犍為郡), which is present-day Jianyang, Sichuan. She was the wife of Zhang Wei (張惟). [1] She married him at the age of 19 (by East Asian age reckoning) however before the ceremony concluded, Zhang Wei died. [2] Since they had no children, she adopted the son of her brother Yue (悅) as her own. She also took care of her step uncle and aunt diligently, day and night. [3] Wang Chong of Zizhong wanted to marry her however her uncle Cheng Gong (程肱) told him that his niece had her own aspiration and none can change her. [4] Later, Wang Chong served as Investigator (督郵) [lower-alpha 1] under Li Yan when he was Administrator of Qianwei (犍為太守). [5]

Li Yan sent an official to bring lamb and goose as a dowry gift, also ordered the marriage on behalf of Wang Chong. When she learned of this, Cheng Zhenjue attempted suicide by drowning but survived the event after being rescued. [6] Impressed by her, the following Administrator (太守) Su Gao (蘇高) set up a watch for her. [7] Thereafter her death, the Administrators of Shu sent official to posthumously grant her the name Zhenjue (貞玦) in commemoration of her spirit. [8] [lower-alpha 2] The Administrator of Zhangling (太守章陵), Liu Wei (劉威) also wrote a eulogy to praise her. [9]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ A duyou (督郵; variously translated as "Investigator" or "Inspector") was an official representative of the Administrator (太守), the highest-ranked administrative officer in a commandery. His role was to patrol the counties in the commandery and audit/review the county-level officials' work.
  2. ↑ the name "Zhen" (貞) means "chaste" in Chinese

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Yan Yan (Three Kingdoms)</span> Early third century Shu Han general

Yan Yan was a Chinese military general and politician who served under Liu Zhang, the Governor of Yi Province, during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China. Although there is very little information about Yan Yan in historical records, he is given a much prominent role in the 14th-century historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms as a general who initially serves under Liu Zhang before switching allegiance to Liu Bei later.

Li Hui, courtesy name De'ang, was an official of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. After refusing Liu Zhang's service, Li joined Liu Bei early in his campaign to pacify Yi province. After Liu Bei's death, Li Hui proved his talents during Zhuge Liang's Southern Campaign and was appointed the area commander in the south. He set the standard for his successors, such as Ma Zhong, for sound governance. After Shu-Han's co-regent Li Yan was removed from office, Li Hui was promoted again and sent to Hanzhong to assist in the Northern Expeditions but died a year later.

Huo Yi, courtesy name Shaoxian, was a military general of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. His father, Huo Jun, served under Liu Bei, the founding emperor of Shu. During his service under the Shu emperor Liu Shan, Huo Yi suppressed tribal rebellions in the restive Nanzhong region and maintained peace in the area. After Shu was conquered by its rival state Cao Wei in 263, Huo Yi surrendered to the Wei regime and was permitted to remain in charge of keeping the peace in Nanzhong. In return, Huo Yi became a Wei subject and continued serving under the Jin dynasty, which replaced the Wei regime in 266.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ma Zhong (Shu Han)</span> Chinese Shu Han state general (died 249)

Ma Zhong, courtesy name Dexin, originally named Hu Du, was a military general of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Liu Bei was quite impressed by Ma Zhong and praised him highly, comparing him to the recently defected Huang Quan, Ma Zhong was trusted and respected by the following head of the government Zhuge Liang, Jiang Wan and Fei Yi. After Liu Bei's death, he served under Zhuge Liang during the Southern Campaign and helped to quell the rebellion. He was appointed as the area commander in the south after Li Hui's death. He spends most of his life pacify the region and protecting the people of the south often with the help of Zhang Ni. Ma Zhong was known as a generous and whimsical man but he was also decisive in handling affairs. Hence the southern tribes both feared him and respected him. His duty in the south could be comparable to Wang Ping in the north and Deng Zhi in the east. After his death, the foreigners sorely missed him and later established a temple in his honor.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zhang Yi (Bogong)</span> General of the state of Shu Han (died 264)

Zhang Yi, courtesy name Bogong, was a Chinese military general and politician of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Born in the late Eastern Han dynasty, Zhang Yi was a 10th-generation descendant of Zhang Liang. He started his career as a scribe under the warlord Liu Bei, who founded Shu later, and gradually rose to the positions of a county prefect and commandery administrator. In the early 230s, he served as an area commander tasked with maintaining the peace in Shu's southern commanderies. In 234, he led the Shu vanguard during the Battle of Wuzhang Plains against Shu's rival state Wei. From 238 to 259, Zhang Yi steadily rose through the ranks to become one of Shu's top generals. During this time, although he strongly opposed the Shu general Jiang Wei's aggressive stance towards Wei, he still accompanied Jiang Wei on his military campaigns against Wei. In 263, he surrendered to Wei forces along with the Shu emperor Liu Shan when Wei launched a large-scale invasion of Shu. In the following year, Zhang Yi was killed by mutineers during a rebellion by the Wei general Zhong Hui. Like Liao Hua and Zong Yu, Zhang was one of few officials who served the Shu-Han state throughout its entire existence.

Yang Xi, courtesy name Wenran, was an official of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He is best known for writing the Ji Han Fuchen Zan, a collection of praises of notable persons who served in the Shu Han state. Chen Shou, the third-century historian who wrote the Records of the Three Kingdoms (Sanguozhi), extensively quoted and annotated Yang Xi's collection.

Gong Lu (195–225), courtesy name Dexu, was an official of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dong He</span> Chinese official and minister (died 221)

Dong He, courtesy name Youzai, was an official in the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He originally served under the warlord Liu Zhang before becoming a subordinate of Liu Bei after Liu Zhang's surrender to Liu Bei in 214. Where he would serve in Liu Bei's office alongside Zhuge Liang until his death seven years later. He was known for his frugality and virtue which earned him the admiration of the people of the land of Shu.

Liu Yin, courtesy name Xiuran, was a military officer of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Cao Wei state, then the succeeding Jin dynasty in 266.

He Zhi courtesy name Junsu, was an official of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China.

Du Zhen, courtesy name Chaozong, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Jin dynasty, that succeeded Cao Wei state in 266.

Wen Li, courtesy name Guangxiu, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Cao Wei state, then the succeeding Jin dynasty in 266.

Shou Liang, courtesy name Wenshu, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Cao Wei state, then the succeeding Jin dynasty in 266.

Chang Xu, courtesy name Xiuye, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Cao Wei state, then the succeeding Jin dynasty in 266.

Chang Ji, courtesy name Maotong, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Cao Wei state, then the succeeding Jin dynasty in 266.

He Sui (214–284), courtesy name Jiye, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Jin dynasty, that succeeded Cao Wei state in 266.

Fei Li, courtesy name Jiye, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Cao Wei state, then the succeeding Jin dynasty in 266.

Li Mi (224–287), courtesy name Lingbo, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Jin dynasty, that succeeded Cao Wei state in 266.

Wang Hua, courtesy name Boyuan, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Jin dynasty, that succeeded Cao Wei state in 266.

Wang Chong, courtesy name Youyuan, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period of China. After the fall of Shu in 263, he continued serving under the Jin dynasty, that succeeded Cao Wei state in 266.

References

  1. ↑ (貞「●」（玦），字瓊玉，牛鞞程氏女，張惟妻也。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
  2. ↑ (十九適惟。未期，惟亡。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
  3. ↑ (無子，養兄子悅。劉、李本倒作悅子。供養舅姑，夙夜不怠。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
  4. ↑ (資中王沖欲娶「●」（玦），「●」（玦）叔父肱答廖本從草，他各本作答。以女志不可奪。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
  5. ↑ (沖為太守李嚴督郵。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
  6. ↑ (嚴記縣，遣孝義掾奉羔鴈，宣太守命聘之。「●」（玦）乃自投水。救援不死。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
  7. ↑ (後太守蘇高為立表。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
  8. ↑ (太守蜀郡此下各本舊有小闕字。錢寫本闕下又有空位。示闕二字。蓋闕太守名。守為蜀郡人也。□□遣仁恕掾「論」〔謚〕當是謚字漫渙，訛為論。曰「貞玦」。由此知廖本作●謬。舊各本作玦是。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
  9. ↑ (太守章陵劉威又為作頌「故」當衍稱述也。) Huayang Guo Zhi vol. 10.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.