[ Took part in conquering Vietnam, skilled in debate and composition.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Hsüeh Tsung (Ching-wên)
Simplified Chinese: 薛综 (敬文)
Cantonese (Yale): Sit Jung (Ging-man)
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Sit Zung (Ging-man)
Min-Nan: Si Cong (Keng-bun)
Birthplace: Pei
Other Names: Xue Yong
Name Notes: Misrepresented as ‘Xue Yong’ in chapter 38 of the online Brewitt-Taylor novel translation.
Rank and Titles
General of the Household; Administrator of Hepu; Administrator of Jiazhi; Supervisor of Internuncios; Officer of Royal Secretariat; Tutor to the Heir
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Was not shamed in debate with Zhuge Liang, Xue Zong left a Shu diplomat speechless with his wit.
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 38, 43