19 Facts About Yue Guang

Yue Guang, courtesy name Yanfu, was a Chinese calligrapher, politician who was one of the pure conversation leaders in the Jin Dynasty, and an individual with a literary reputation by others at that time.

Yue Guang was born to a poor family and lived in the lowest social class, but was appreciated by several high-ranking government officials due to his moral integrity and ability in his childhood.

Yue Guang was later involved in a complicated political struggle, and his leader lost trust in him because of his identity as the father-in-law of another political party's leader.

Yue Guang was promoted to a higher position during that period.

When Yue Guang was eight, his father, Yue Fang, served as staff officer of Xiahou Xuan.

Yue Guang devoted his energy and time to studying, but was unknown at that time.

Yue Guang was modest and never looked forward to enjoying luxury, which helped him earn a reputation for being frugal and hard-working.

Yue Guang was later recommended as a scholar and invited to become Wei Guan's sons' tutor because of his reputation.

Yue Guang served as county magistrate of Yuan City and was promoted to being the princess's tutor, then later the master of Henan.

Yue Guang had been regarded as one of the leaders of Qingtan in Western Jin and famous for his literary reputation all over the country.

Yue Guang was promoted to the Ministry of the Department of Shang Shu later.

Yue Guang took over the position of Wang Rong, who recommended him as a scholar at the beginning of his political career.

In 303, during the War of the Eight Princes, Sima Ying was going to attack Sima Ai in Luoyang, who was afraid that Yue Guang would betray him due to his relationship with Sima Ying.

Yue Guang's father was called Yue Fang; he served as a staff officer under Xiahou Xuan but he died early.

Yue Guang was confused as to why one of his close friends had not visited him for a long time.

Yue Guang's friend explained that he felt extremely uncomfortable after having dinner with Yue Guang in his house since he thought there was a snake in his cup while drinking.

Yue Guang dissuaded his friend's fears by taking the bow down in front of him.

Yue Guang did not believe that and tried to find out the truth after he was promoted to master of Henan.

Yue Guang looked around and found a small hole in the wall.