Sima Zhou, courtesy name Zijiang, posthumously known as Prince Wu of Langya, was an imperial prince and military general of the Jin dynasty of China.
14 Facts About Sima Zhou
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Sima Zhou previously served in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
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Sima Zhou was born to Sima Yi and his concubine Lady Fu ; he was Lady Fu's second son.
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Sima Zhou had three full brothers: Sima Liang, Sima Jing and Sima Jun.
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Sima Zhou started his career as a military officer in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
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Sima Zhou was first appointed as Ningshuo General and put in charge of the security of the Wei nobles living in Ye city.
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Sima Zhou, then holding the position of a Colonel of the Garrison Cavalry, led his troops to stop Cao Mao.
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In 263, during the reign of Cao Huan, Sima Zhou was appointed as General of the Right and Inspector of Yan Province.
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Sima Zhou was reassigned to be General Who Attacks Barbarians and granted imperial authority.
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Sima Zhou petitioned Emperor Wu to remove this privilege, but the emperor refused.
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In late 279, Sima Zhou participated in the Jin dynasty's campaign against Eastern Wu and led thousands of troops to attack the Wu position at Tuzhong.
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Some months later, Sima Zhou was reassigned to supervise military affairs in Qing Province and was given an additional appointment as a Palace Attendant.
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Sima Zhou was promoted to General-in-Chief and allowed to set up his own administrative office.
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When Sima Zhou became critically ill in 283, Emperor Wu bestowed several gifts on his family and even sent officials to visit him and enquire about his health.