Liu Xu (劉續) | 24 Histories

Overview

Liu Xu was a Royal Family Member.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 979
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 111

Family

Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.

Child of Liu Jiyuan (劉繼元)
son 子
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 111

Events and relationships

Sent as hostage
AD 979 979 · Diplomatic · Hostage
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 111

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 482Volume 482 Biographies 241, Hereditary Houses 5: Liu Jiyuan of the Northern Han Liu Family (Father: Liu Jun; Elder Brother: Liu Ji'en; Appended: Wei Rong, Zhao Wendu, Li Yun, Ma Feng, Guo Wuwei) · 2 passages

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初，繼元遣子續質於契丹，契丹為進所敗。 Earlier Jiyuan had sent his son Xu to the Khitans as a hostage. The Khitans were then defeated by Guo Jin.

又令仁寶護繼元親屬百餘赴京，所過續食，賜京城甲第一區，歲時優加頒賚。 He also ordered Renbao to escort more than a hundred of Jiyuan's relatives to the capital, with provisions supplied along the way, granted them a finest residence in the capital, and added extra gifts on festive occasions each year.