13 Facts About Shao Xu

In 315, Shao Xu declared his allegiance to Sima Rui in the south and revolted against Han.

Shao Xu served as a loyal Jin vassal in Jizhou where he allied himself with the Duan chieftain, Duan Pidi before he was eventually captured by Shi Le in 320.

Shao Xu was born in Anyang County in Wei Commandery.

Shao Xu was a simple man but was ambitious and keen on reading a wide range of history texts and astronomy.

Shao Xu was appointed into office by the Prince of Chengdu, Sima Ying.

Shao Xu later joined Gou Xi's army, and where he was ordered to defend Qinshui County.

Shao Xu based himself in Yanci, where he personally made his son, Shao Ai as Protector.

Shao Xu sent Liu Yin to meet with Sima Rui and declare himself a vassal of Jin.

Duan Pidi pleaded to Shao Xu to help him defeat Mopei and Shao Xu agreed.

Shao Xu decided to personally lead his army against Shi Hu, but Shi Hu was prepared and had laid an ambush by hiding his cavalries.

Liu Yin, who was still in the south, upon hearing that Shao Xu was under attack, begged Sima Rui to send reinforcements and save him.

Shao Xu continued to impress Shi Le as during his capture, Shao Xu would grow his own vegetables and sell them in the market.

Duan Pidi and Shao Xu's family were finally defeated and captured in 321.