Hua Xin, courtesy name Ziyu, was a Chinese politician who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty and Three Kingdoms period of China.
12 Facts About Hua Xin
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Hua Xin initially served directly under the central government of the Eastern Han dynasty.
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Hua Xin continued to serve in the Cao Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period.
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When Dong Zhuo evacuated the court from Luoyang to Chang'an, Hua requested a position as the administrator of Shanggui County.
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Hua Xin encountered Yuan Shu's army en route and was accepted to the latter's court.
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However, Hua Xin left after his advice for Yuan to attack Dong Zhuo was dismissed.
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In 192, Hua Xin was appointed as the administrator of Yuzhang Commandery.
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Hua Xin declined, believing it to be inappropriate as an official of the Han.
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Hua Xin joined the forces of Sun Ce as the latter was preparing the conquest of Jiangdong.
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Sun Quan was hesitant to allow him to go, but Hua Xin convinced Sun that his departure would be a sign of goodwill to Cao Cao.
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In 213, Hua Xin was Junshi in Cao's war against Sun Quan.
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In 226, Hua Xin was granted the Marquis of Boping, and appointed as Grand Commandant.