Yuan Huan ( 190s–210s),

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. After the fall of Lü Bu in 198, Yuan Huan joined Cao Cao as an adviser. He was involved in a number of policy decisions, including the administration of the ''

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'' policy. In the 210s, Yuan Huan was given the appointment of Prefect of the Gentlemen of the Palace (郎中令). Yuan Huan died sometime before 220, and it is said Cao Cao wept for him.(居官数年卒，太祖为之流涕，...) ''Sanguozhi'' vol.11 He left behind four sons, all of whom were known for their scholarly accomplishments. His descendants became one of the leading aristocratic families of the Jin dynasty and

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References

* Chen, Shou (3rd century). '' Records of the Three Kingdoms'' (''Sanguozhi''). * Pei, Songzhi (5th century). '' Annotations to Records of the Three Kingdoms'' (''Sanguozhi zhu''). 2nd-century births 210s deaths Lü Bu and associates Officials under Cao Cao Yuan Shu and associates {{China-bio-stub

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