Three Kingdoms History: Xu Gong

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Xu Gong   許貢

Lived: ?–200

Biographies:
None Available

Served: Liu Yao, Yan Baihu, Wang Lang, Wu

Prefect of Wu Territory. Executed by Sun Ce for having relations with Cao Cao.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Hsü Kung
Simplified Chinese: 许贡
Pronunciation: Xu2 Gong4
Cantonese (Yale): Heui Gung
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Heoi Gung
Min-Nan: Khouw Khong

Rank and Titles

Grand Administrator of Wu

Fact vs. Fiction

Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction

  • Historically, Xu Gong was never a subordinate of Sun Ce, but rather always resisted him.
Literary Appearances

Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 29

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May 22, 2008