[ Scholar who served Yuan Shao then Cao Cao, who executed him for his opposition.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Ts‘ui Yen (Chi-kuei)
Simplified Chinese: 崔琰 (季珪)
Pronunciation: Cui1 Yan3 (Ji4gui1)
Cantonese (Yale): Cheui Yim (Gwai-gwai)
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Ceoi Jim (Gwai-gwai)
Min-Nan: Cui Yam (Kui-kui)
Birthplace: Qinghe
Rank and Titles
Chief Commandant of Cavalry; Aide-de-Camp; Senior Clerk in the Department of the West Under the Imperial Chancellor; Master of Writing; Commandant of the Capital
Family and Relationships
Cui Lin (Younger Cousin); Cao Zhi (Nephew-In-law)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Executed not for Han loyalty but for treason due to unfortunate choice of words about a memorial.
Literary Appearances
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