15 Facts About Xiang Lang

Xiang Lang, courtesy name Juda, was an official and scholar of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China.

Xiang Lang previously served under the warlords Liu Biao and Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han dynasty.

In 243, Xiang Lang resigned and spent the remaining years of his life reading, writing, proofreading and editing various classical texts.

Xiang Lang was an uncle of the Shu general Xiang Chong.

Xiang Lang was born in Yicheng, Xiangyang Commandery, which is present-day Yicheng, Hubei.

Xiang Lang was appointed as the Chief of Linju by Liu Biao.

Soon, Xiang Lang was reassigned to serve as the Administrator of Zangke Commandery then as the Administrator of Fangling Commandery.

Xiang Lang received news that Ma Su fled his post, but due to his friendship with Ma Su, he did not report it to Zhuge Liang.

Later, after Zhuge Liang found out, he was so furious that he dismissed Xiang Lang and sent him back to Chengdu.

Some years later, Xiang Lang returned to serve in the Shu government as Minister of the Household.

Xiang Lang concentrated his mind on the collection of records working assiduously and tirelessly.

Xiang Lang collected many books, volumes and scrolls and at the time had the largest library.

Xiang Lang would teach and receive many of the newer generation, but only to debate over ancient principles and refused to engage in discussion about current matters.

Xiang Lang was greatly respected from those in government office to the young students still learning.

Xiang Lang served during the Jin dynasty as Administrator of Jiangyang Commandery and Major of the South Palace.