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Xu Shu (Yuanzhi)   徐庶 (元直)

Lived: c.170–c.232-4

Biographies:

Served: Shu, Wei

One of Sima Hui’s students. Served Liu Bei, then later, through trickery, Cao Cao.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Hsü Shu (Yüan-chih)
Simplified Chinese: 徐庶 (元直)
Pronunciation: Xu2 Shu4 (Yuan2zhi2)  
Cantonese (Yale): Cheui Syu (Yun-jik)
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Ceoi Syu (Jyun-zik)
Min-Nan: Ci Si (Goan-tit)

Name Notes: Also went by the name Shan Fu (單福).

Fact vs. Fiction

Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction

  • Xu Shu’s mother was captured by Cao Cao. Because of this, Xu Shu, who did wish to serve Liu Bei, parted ways with Liu Bei and took up service with Cao Cao. [SGZ/ZZTJ]
  • Xu Shu’s mother did not commit suicide. [SGZ]
Literary Appearances

Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 35-39, 41, 48

Zizhi tongjian: 61, 65

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Xu Shu…What was his real intent?
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Was it Xu Shu's fault that his mommy died? (Novel)
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If Shan Fu helped Cao Cao
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Xu Shu or Guo Jia?
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If Xu Shu didn't leave Liu Bei
Date: 12/02     Replies:  11

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Xu Shu SGYY Biography!
Date: 12/05     Replies:  21
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May 22, 2008