Ying had a general named, Liu Yuan, a sinicized Xiongnu noble who he accepted an offer from to rally the Xiongnu people of Bing province to resist Wang Jun's forces. However, after allowing him to return to Bing, Liu Yuan took the opportunity to name himself "King of Han" and made a bid for the imperial throne as a legitimate successor to the Han dynasty. [20] In late Cao Wei or early Jin times, the Southern Xiongnu nobles claimed that they had Han Dynasty ancestry as well—through marriage alliance ( Heqin) which many princesses of Han dynasty married many chanyus (ruler of Xiongnu) throughout different period in Xiongnu history and therefore changed their family name to Liu, the same name as the Han imperial clan. Appealing to the Southern Xiongnu, who numbered less than 20,000, Liu Yuan convinced them to join him and reclaim the legacy of their forebears. Soon his forces swelled to over 50,000. [19] Cao Rui's comment to Sima Yi on having travelled more than 4000 li during the Xincheng-Jieting campaign is a lampshade on the historical implausibility of the situation. note Historically, during and after the Xincheng rebellion, Sima was either at Xincheng or Wan city; Zhang He was the sole commander in charge of reclaiming the three lost commandaries. However, the Empty Fort Strategy was an iconic moment in Romance. If sufficient conditions, such as 'a foe once defeated' and 'data on the enemy has been collected' have been met, even the feat of 'creating a weakness' could be done with this Joker Killer Other people of note included Emperor Hui of Jin, co-regent Yang Jun, Empress Dowager Yang, Empress Jia Nanfeng, and the senior minister Wei Guan. It is also important to note that the fiefly titles of the princes do not reflect their base of operation. For example, although Sima Ying was the Prince of Chengdu, he mostly operated in Ye throughout the war and was never near his fief. The Sanguozhi mentioned that Xun Yi married a younger sister of Sima Shi and Sima Zhao, but did not specifically mention that she was Princess Nanyang. It is assumed that this "younger sister" of Sima Shi and Sima Zhao was Princess Nanyang because she was their only biological sister, according to the Jin Shu. Sima Shi [ edit ] Yang Xu

Sima Kui had three sons: Sima Quan, Sima Tai and Sima Sui. Sima Quan's son was Sima Zhi. [43] Sima Tai had four sons: Sima Yue, Sima Teng, Sima Lue and Sima Mo. [44] [45] Sima Sui's son was Sima Xiao. [46] Sima Xun [ edit ] Historically, Sima Lang was not linked to the Sima Gate Incident. Also, at the time of the incident, Cao Zhi was no longer the Marquess of Pingyuan; his fiefdom had been shifted to Linzi (临淄) in 214 CE. Blessed with great intelligence from a young age, Sima Yi is one of China's greatest strategists. Loyal only to himself, he schemes and plots to outwit Zhuge Liang and pave the way for his own family to usurp the throne and establish a new dynasty. Jacques Gernet (1996). A History of Chinese Civilization (illustrated, reprint, reviseded.). Cambridge University Press. p.180. ISBN 0521497817. Cao Zhi felt no ill will towards his father's decision. However, the fact his wife was actually in love with his rival for the throne and younger brother did not help Cao Pi's massive Inferiority Superiority Complex.In southwest China, Li Xiong, the son of Li Te, created the Ba- Di state of Cheng Han in 304. South of the Changjiang, despite his rebellion spilling over to multiple provinces, Jin forces were able defeat and capture Zhang Chang. [21] Captivity in Luoyang [ edit ] Refusal of the Call: At first, Sima Yi was uninterested with getting tangled in court politics like his father, going so far as to crippling his legs by running them over with a loaded wagon. After a miraculous recovery, he decided to stand with Cao Pi. As Cao Rui laid on his deathbed, he had doubts about Sima Yi, and initially planned to exclude him from the regency of his successor Cao Fang. [11] He wanted to entrust Cao Fang to his uncle Cao Yu, to serve as the lead regent, along with Xiahou Xian (夏侯獻), Cao Shuang, Cao Zhao (曹肇), and Qin Lang. However, his trusted officials Liu Fang (劉放) and Sun Zi (孫資) were unfriendly with Xiahou Xian and Cao Zhao and were apprehensive about their becoming regents, and managed to persuade him to make Cao Shuang (with whom they were friendly) and Sima Yi (who was then with his troops at Ji (汲縣, in present-day Xinxiang, Henan), and to whom Liu Fang and Sun Zi were close to, as regents instead. Cao Yu, Cao Zhao, and Qin Lang were excluded from the regency. As a test of loyalty and ways to keep tabs on him, Cao Pi gives Sima Yi Lady Bai. Zhang Chunhua is not amused. Sima Liang had five sons: Sima Sui, Sima Ju, Sima Yang, Sima Zong and Sima Xi. [26] Sima Zhou [ edit ] Xiahou Yuan

Sima Zhao had nine sons and two daughters. Five of his sons – Sima Yan, Sima You, Sima Zhao, Sima Dingguo and Sima Guangde – were born to his wife Wang Yuanji, but only the two eldest survived childhood. They also had a daughter – Princess Jingzhao, whose personal name is unknown. Princess Jingzhao married Zhen De after Zhen's first wife ( Sima Shi's daughter) died early. [19] Wang Yuanji's father was Wang Su. Wang Su's father was Wang Lang. [20] Sima Zhao's four other sons – Sima Jian, Sima Ji, Sima Yongzuo and Sima Yanzuo – were not born to Wang Yuanji. Sima Yongzuo and Sima Yanzuo both died young. The identities of their mothers are unknown. [21] [22] [23] Sima Zhao's other daughter, Princess Changshan, married Wang Ji (王濟), a grandson of Wang Chang. The identity of her mother is also unknown. [24] Sima Gan [ edit ] Sima Heng had no son. He was succeeded by his nephew Sima Dun, the fourth son of Sima Yong (Zikui). [36]Sima Zhou married Lady Zhuge, Zhuge Dan's daughter. They had four sons: Sima Jin, Sima Dan, Sima Yao and Sima Cui. Sima Dan's wife, Lady Guo, was a sister-in-law of Empress Jia Nanfeng. [27] Sima Jin's wife was Xiahou Guangji. Xiahou Guangji was the daughter of Xiahou Zhuang, the son of Xiahou Wei and a grandson of Xiahou Yuan. [28] [29] Sima Jun [ edit ] Marie Antoinette • Martha • Anne Bonny & Mary Read • Artoria Pendragon (Santa Alter) • Astolfo • Sakata Kintoki • Mordred • Ishtar • Sakamoto Ryōma • Carmilla • Murasaki Shikibu • Habetrot • Caenis • Elizabeth Báthory (Cinderella) • Dobrynya Nikitich • Huang Feihu Sima Ai seized control of the capital but deferred authority to his brother, Sima Ying. [13] The outcome of the conflict put a halt to Sima Yong and Ying's plans, which frustrated the two princes. Ying in particular was unhappy with his restricted control over the state as he shared power with Ai, and the relationship between the brothers deteriorated over time.