Xu Congshi (許從實) | 24 Histories

Overview

Xu Congshi was a Prefect of Yan.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

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Attested activity

AD 908 開平二年
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 40, passage 164

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New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 40Volume 40 Miscellaneous Biographies 20: Li Maozhen, Han Jian, Li Renfu, Han Xun, Yang Chongben, Gao Wanxing, Wen Tao · 1 passage

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梁開平二年，葬於州南，萬子在會，其將許從實殺萬子，自為延州刺史。 In Liang Kaiping 2, as they buried Jingzhang south of the city, Wanzi was at the rites. Officer Xu Congshi killed him and seized Yan.