Governed Xi Liang. Descendant of the famous warrior Ma Yuan. Ma Chao’s father.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Ma T‘êng (Shou-ch‘êng)
Simplified Chinese: 马腾 (寿成)
Pronunciation: Ma3 Teng2 (Shou4cheng2) ![]()
Rank and Titles
Major; Lieutenant-General; General of the West; General who Conquers the East; General Who Conquers the West; General of the Front; Marquis of Huaili; Commandant of the Palace Guard
Family and Relationships
Ma Yuan (Claimed Ancestor); Ma Ping (Father); Han Sui (Sworn Brother); Ma Chao, Ma Tie, Ma Xiu (Sons)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Wasn’t executed before Ma Chao’s attack but a year afterwards
- Didn’t take part in the Girdle Decree
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 5, 10, 20, 21, 23, 24, 44, 48, 57, 58, 59, 65, 78, 120
Sanguozhi: Shu 6
Zizhi tongjian: 60-62, 64-66