[ Urged Yuan Shao to attack Dong, invited Cao Cao to govern Yan. Died fighting Turbans.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Pao Hsin
Simplified Chinese: 鲍信
Pronunciation: Bao4 Xin4
Cantonese (Yale): Baau Seun
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Baau Seon
Min-Nan: Pauw Sin
Birthplace: Taishan
Rank and Titles
Chief Commandant of Cavalry; Chancellor of Jibei
Family and Relationships
Bao Dan (Father); Bao Tao, Bao Zhong ƒ (Brothers); Bao Xun, Bao Shao (Sons)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Did not send his brother to defeat Hua Xiong to steal the glory from Sun Jian.
Literary Appearances
Hou Han shu: 70, 74
Zizhi tongjian: 59, 60