11 Facts About Bi Gui

Bi Gui, courtesy name Zhaoxian, was an official serving in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China.

Bi Gui, who was from Dongping Commandery, was known for his talent since he was young.

When Cao Rui was still the crown prince, Bi Gui served in the Imperial Academy.

Bi Gui was appointed as a Chief Clerk in the final years of the reign of Cao Pi, the first ruler of Wei.

Bi Gui became very wealthy as he not only served as a Gentleman of the Yellow Gate, but had his son married to a Wei princess.

Bi Gui was appointed as the Inspector of Bing Province later and was known for behaving arrogantly while he was in office.

Bi Gui wrote a memorial to the Wei court, requesting for permission to attack the Xianbei and pressure Budugen into remaining loyal to Wei.

Bi Gui issued an order to Bi Gui, ordering the latter to not advance beyond Juzhu.

However, Bi Gui received the order too late as he had already led an army past Juzhu and was garrisoning at Yinguan.

Bi Gui ordered his deputies Su Shang and Dong Bi to lead their forces to attack the Xianbei.

Bi Gui became a close aide to the Wei regent Cao Shuang, who often heeded his advice.