Encyclopedia: Cai Mao

Cai Mao (Degui); Ts‘ai Mao (Tê-kuei); 蔡瑁 (德珪)

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Cai Mao (Degui) 蔡瑁 (德珪)

Lived: AD ?–208

Biographies:

Served: Liu Biao, Wei

Assisted Liu Biao in taking control of Jingzhou, prevented Liu Qi from visiting father.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Ts‘ai Mao (Tê-kuei)
Simplified Chinese: 蔡瑁 (德圭)
Pronunciation: Cai4 Mao4 (De2gui1)  Pronunciation
Min-Nan: Coa Bouw (Tek-kui)

Birthplace: Nan

Family and Relationships

Cai Feng (Father); Cai He, Cai Zhong, Cai Xun (Brothers); Lady Cai (Sister); Liu Cong (Nephew); Liu Biao (In Law)

Fact vs. Fiction

Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction

  • Was more a civil official than a naval commander.
  • Did not put Liu Cong into power against Liu Biao’s wishes.
  • Did not try to kill Liu Bei.
  • There is little evidence that he was executed by Cao Cao.

Literary Appearances

Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 6, 7, 31, 34, 35, 39–41, 45

Sanguozhi: Wei 6, Shu 2

Hou Han shu: 74, 75

Zizhi tongjian: 65

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April 10, 2023