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A Chinese Biographical Dictionary

who served under the Emperor Y^n Ti of the Han dynasty. He was the pupil of ^ ^ MSng Hsi, and the instructor of Ohing Fang. As magistrate of ^ ^ Shao-huang he distinguished himself by his skill in detecting crime; and his labours for the public welfare so endeared him to his people that when he was recommended for promotion, they went in a body to demand that he should remain where he was. Author of the ^ >^i a work on the Canon of Changes*

350 Chiao Sui . 8th cent. A.D. One of the Eight Immortals of the Winecup (see Li Po), He was said to stammer so badly that when sober he would not toy a word; but after five pints of wine his repartees would flash out as quickly as echo follows sound.

351 Ch'iao Chou (T. ). AD. 200-270. A famous scholar of the Minor Han dynasty, employed by Chu-ko Liang to promote learning in ^ Yi-chou in Sstich'uan. Devoted to the past and an ardent student, he was employed as Tutor to the Heir Apparent of the last monarch of his dynasty, and though taking no active part in the administration, was highly respected. In 263, moved by the worn-out state of the people, he advocated submission to the Wei invaders, by whom he was ennobled and repeatedly invited to take office, but was prevented from doing so by ill-health. Author of a large collection of writings on law, the Classics, history, and literature.

352 Ch'iao Kuo Fu Jen 6th cent. A.D. The title bestowed upon the Lady ^ Hsi, wife of i|^ ^ F6ng Pao, for her services in aiding the founder of the Sui dynasty in his operations against the aborigines of modern Euangtung. She not only equipped a strong force, but actually led her men on to battle, herself dressed in the garb of a soldier.

353 Chieh Chih-t'ui or Chieh Tzŭ-t'ui 7th

cent. B.C. A native of the Chin State, whose name was originally