Dong Xi, courtesy name Yuanshi, was a military general serving under the warlords Sun Ce and Sun Quan during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China.
13 Facts About Dong Xi
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Dong Xi was from Yuyao County, Kuaiji Commandery, which is present-day Yuyao, Zhejiang.
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Dong Xi was eight chi tall and was described to be ambitious, generous and highly skilled in combat.
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In 196, after Sun Ce occupied Kuaiji during his conquests in the Jiangdong region, Dong Xi welcomed him at Gaoqian Village.
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Dong Xi participated in the campaign and slew the two bandit chiefs in the midst of battle.
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Dong Xi joined Sun Ce in the campaigns against Liu Xun at Xunyang and Huang Zu at Jiangxia Commandery.
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Dong Xi knocked down all opposition in his way, and Peng Hu fled when he recognised Dong's banner from a distance away.
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Dong Xi was appointed as Colonel of Surpassing Might and was later promoted to Lieutenant-General for his efforts.
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Dong Xi managed to cut the rope with his sword and clear the blockade.
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In 217, when the warlord Cao Cao led an army to attack Sun Quan's fortress at Ruxu, Dong Xi accompanied Sun Quan to the frontline to resist the invaders.
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Dong Xi was appointed as the captain of a five-storey warship and ordered to defend the entrance to Ruxu.
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Dong Xi's subordinates evacuated the warship and boarded the smaller boats and pleaded for him to join them.
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Dong Xi later gave out heavy rewards to Dong Xi's family to honour Dong's loyalty and courage.