Overview
Cheng Xiuning was a Commander who barred Xiaozhao’s entry to the palace gates.
IdentityHistorical · Male
Found inBook of Northern Qi
Life and dates
Attested activity
- AD 560 乾明元年Dated from the passage context · Book of Northern Qi 34, passage 144
- AD 560 乾明元年三月甲戌Directly stated · Book of Northern Qi 6, passage 51
- AD 561 皇建末Directly stated · Book of Northern Qi 14, passage 164
Key source chapters
- Book of Northern Qi, Chapter 6 Volume 6 Annals 6: Emperor Xiaozhao 3 passages
- Book of Northern Qi, Chapter 14 Volume 14 Biographies 6: Guangping Gongcheng; Yangzhou Gong Yongle; Di Zhangbi; Prince of Xiangle, Xiang Guo; Prince of Shangluo, Si Zong; Zi Yuanhai; Di Sihao; Prince of Pingqin, Guiyan; Prince Pu of Wuxing; Changle, Governor of Lingshan; Sizi Fuhu 1 passage
- Book of Northern Qi, Chapter 34 Volume 34 Biographies 26: Yang Yin; Yan Zixian; Song Qindao; Zheng Yi 1 passage
Career and standing
- commander 都督HeldDirectly stated · Book of Northern Qi 14, passage 164
- Opening Office 開府HeldDirectly stated · Book of Northern Qi 34, passage 144
Events and relationships
- Drew blade and shouted at Xiaozhao then stood downMilitary · OpponentDirectly stated · Book of Northern Qi 6, passages 51, 53
- Drew up troops and barred Xiaozhao from entering the Cloud Dragon Gate until Guiyan persuaded himDirectly stated · Book of Northern Qi 14, passage 164
References in the histories
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