Five Dynasties · Military Officer

Dan Gui 儋珪

Attested AD 960

Passages: 2
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Dan Gui was a Military Officer.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 960 建隆元年
Directly stated · History of Song 484, passage 107

Learning and skills

Skill spear fighting 槍 · Level renowned
Directly stated · History of Song 484, passage 107

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 484Volume 484 Biographies 243: Three Zhou Officials Han Tong, Li Yun, Li Zhongjin · 2 passages

筠曰：“吾周朝宿將，與世宗義同昆弟，禁衛皆舊人，聞吾之來，必倒戈歸我，況有儋珪槍、撥汗馬，何憂天下哉。” Yun replied: "I am a veteran of Zhou, sworn to Shizong like a brother. The palace guards are my old comrades — they will turn their spears to me at once. With Dan Gui's spear and Bo Han's horse, what have I to fear?"

儋珪，筠愛將，有勇力，善用槍； Dan Gui was his favorite officer — strong, brave, and master of the spear;