Fu Xun

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Fu Xun (fl. 200–227), courtesy name Gongti, was a Cao Wei official during the Three Kingdoms period. He came from Niyang in Beidi Commandery, in the area of present-day Yaozhou District, Tongchuan, Shaanxi. He was well-read and known for giving frank judgments about people.

He began his career as a Gentleman of Writing and soon moved to Jing Province to serve as a guest official under Liu Biao. After Liu Biao’s death in 208, Cao Cao invaded Jing Province. Fu Xun, along with Kuai Yue and Han Song, urged Liu Biao’s younger son Liu Cong to surrender to Cao Cao. Liu Cong complied, and Fu Xun then joined Cao Cao’s side. For his help in persuading Liu Cong, Fu Xun received the rank of Secondary Marquis.

In 220, Cao Pi forced Emperor Xian to abdicate and established Wei. Fu Xun served as Palace Attendant and Master of Writing in Cao Pi’s court. He died sometime between 227 and 233, during the Taihe era of Cao Rui’s reign.

Notable judgments: While in Jing Province, Fu Xun called Pang Tong a “half-hero,” and predicted that Pei Qian would become famous for his virtuous conduct; Pei Qian later became Prefect of the Masters of Writing and was renowned for his virtue. He also correctly predicted that Wei Feng would rebel, which happened in 219.

Family: His father was Fu Rui; his brother was Fu Chong; his nephew was Fu Gu. His courtesy name was Gongti, and his peerage was Secondary Marquis.