Xiaquyang 下曲陽 was a city in Julu commandery in Ji province.
Xiaquyang during Later Han and Three Kingdoms[]
In 184 AD, and probably several years before 184, Xiaquyang served as the headquarters of the brothers Zhang Jue 張角, Zhang Bao 張寶 and Zhang Liang 張梁, the founders of the religious sect Way of Great Peace (Tàipíng Dào 太平道) and instigators of the later Yellow Turban Rebellion.[2]
Xiaquyang was one of two important cities in Julu occupied by the Yellow Turbans, the other being Guangzong 廣宗, wich lay south of Xiaquyang.
Battles Fought at Xiaquyang[]
- 184 AD
- Yellow Turbans led by Zhang Bao versus the Han forces led by Guo Dian 郭典 and Dong Zhuo 董卓.[3][n 1]
result: Dong Zhuo retreats. Zhang Bao and Guo Dian resume battle. - Yellow Turbans led by Zhang Bao versus Han forces led by Guo Dian and Huangfu Song 皇甫嵩.[4]
result:Victory for the Han, Yellow Turbans killed.
- Yellow Turbans led by Zhang Bao versus the Han forces led by Guo Dian 郭典 and Dong Zhuo 董卓.[3][n 1]
Notes[]
- ↑ According to the Zizhi Tongjian Dong Zhuo did not attack Xiaquyang, but went south to attack Guanzong[4].
References[]
Sources[]
- de Crespigny, Rafe. Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling. Canberra: National Library of Australia, 1989.
- Leban, Carl. Ts'ao Ts'ao and the Rise of Wei: The Early Years. Columbia University, Ph. D., 1971.
- Sima Guang 司馬光 (1019–1086). Zizhi tongjian 資治通鑒 “Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government”.