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Zhuge Hui, courtesy name Daoming, was a native of Yangdu in Langye. His grandfather Dan [SGZ28], Wei's Minister of Works, was executed by Emperor Wen. His father Jing fled to Wu and became Great Marshal. When Wu was pacified, he escaped and ran away, and did not set out. Emperor Wu and Jing were past [friends], and Jing's elder sister also was Consort to the King of Langye. The Emperor knew Jing was living with his sister, and because of that came to see him. Jing escaped to the privy. The Emperor again pressured to see him, and spoke, saying: “Could it not be said [?] that today [we] would again get to see each other.”

Jing with flowing tears said: “[I] was not able to lacquer my skin and face, and again look at the sagely face.”

A decree used him as Palace Attendant, he firmly declined and did not serve, but returned to his home village. In the end he personally did not turn to the imperial court when sitting.

Hui as a young man knew fame and was employed by the Warden as Chief of Jiqiu. He moved to Prefect of Linyi and made government affairs harmonious and peaceful. Coming upon Under Heaven being in great chaos, he turned away from the land to Jiangzuo, his fame was next to Wang Dao [JS065] and Yu Liang [JS073]. Dao once spoke to him, saying: “The Clarifying Office must be a Duke of the Black Heads.”

When Dao served as Minister of Works, Hui was an adviser. Dao pointed to his cap and spoke to him, saying: “Lord, you must also put on this.”

Dao once playfully contended over their families with Hui, saying: “People say Wang and Ge [lit. 'kings and kudzu'], they don't say Ge and Wang.” Hui said: “They don't say 'horses and donkeys', but say 'donkeys and horses'. How is a donkey better than a horse?” In his personal visits he was impertinent like this.

At that time, Xun Kai [JS039] of Yingchuan, courtesy name Daoming, Cai Mo [JS077] of Chenliu, courtesy name Daoming, and Kui all had famous reputations, they were titled the “Three Ming of the Restoration.” People had a saying about them which said: “The Three Ming of the Imperial Capital each are famous. Mr. Cai is learned and elegant, Xun and Ge are pure.”

When Emperor Yuan became General who Calms the East, he used Hui as Master of Accounts, again moving to Prefect of Jiangning. He had merit in the punishing of Zhou Fu [JS061] and was enfeoffed Marquis of Boling precinct, and again became Adjutant who Garrisons the East. He and Bian Kun [JS070] together, due to their fame at the time, moved to Assistant Officer Palace Gentlemen, with combined control of the Records House.

At the time the four regions had much activity, the reports and submissions had considerably accumulated. Hui considered carefully and returned replies, everyone said he took the middle coruse.

At the time the Wang clan were Generals [?], and Hui [and?] his brothers and Yan Han [JS088] together lived in the midst of prominence [?]. Liu Chao [JS070], due to his loyalty and prudence, had the writing of instructions in his palm. People at the time considered [?] the Emperor to be good at relying on the talents of of the state.

When Emperor Min was enthroned, he recruited and employed the virtuous and outstanding of the four regions. He summoned Hui to be Gentleman of the Masters of Writing. Emperor Yuan, due to [both?] warp and woof requiring talent, sent up a submission to detain him, to succeed to authority and transfer to become Grand Warden of Kuaiji.

Approaching the journey, the Emperor had set out beer and spoke to him saying: “Kuaji of today is the Guanzhong of the past, with sufficient food and sufficient troops, a place for a good Warden [?]. Due to the Lord having managed the art of relying on, thus thereby serve each other [?]. The Four Regions are divided and split apart. [We] must restore and raise the ruined fortune. The first of government affairs, the Lord have words for it.”

Hui pleaded to decline, and because of that replied, saying: “Now Under Heaven has death and disorder, the manners and rites are infringed and delayed. We ought to venerate the Five Virtues and banish the Four Vices, advance loyalty sincerely and withdraw the drifting Hua.” The Emperor deeply adopted it.

At the beginning of Taixing [318 – 321], due to his achievements in government being of the first order, a decree said: “For some time [there were] many difficulties, among the chief officials [there were] several changes, increasingly there was various criminals. However sagely people similarly were persistent in their Way, afterwards reforms were completed, comparable to their surplus! [?] Emperor Xuan of Han said: 'Those who together with me calms Under Heaven, verily they deserve [?] 2 000 shi', these words are trustworthy. Thus, Huang Ba and others, sometimes had 10 years, sometime 20 years without moving, by these means [we] are able to aid the merits of their middle flourishing. Bestowing and punishing, demoting and promoting, by these means [we] clarify the Way of the government affairs. The Interior Clerk of Kuaiji, Zhuge Hui, has managed his office for 3 years, government affairs are pure and the people are in harmony, he is the head of the various commanderies. We ought to advance his position and grade, thereby recommending manners and teachings. [?] Now increase Hui's salary to Fully 2 000 shi.”

Soon after, due to mourning for his mother, he left office. When he set aside the [mourning] clothes, he was designated Prefect of the Palace Writers. Wang Dun [JS098] sent up Hui to be Intendant of Danyang. Due to long time illness, he declined. When Emperor Ming conquered Dun, he used Hui as Palace Attendant, concurrently Chief Commandant of the Imperial Chariots. He had merit in the punishing of Wang Han, and was advanced in fief to Earl of Jian'an, and used his former feudal rank to bestow his second son as Marquis Inside the Passes. Again designated Hui as General of the Rear and Interior Clerk of Kuaiji.

He was summoned to be Palace Attendant, then moved to Master of Writing of the People of the Left, Teacher to the King of Wuling and Master of Writing of the Personnel Section. He amassed to move to Supervisor of the Right of the Masters of Writing, promoted to Cavalier in Regular Attendance, Brilliantly Blessed Grandee of Silver and Green, acting and selecting as Great Central Corrector of his Home Province, and Prefect of the Masters Writing,  Regular Attendant and Personnel Section like before. When Emperor Cheng walked the eastern stairs, he was promoted to Palace Attendant and Brilliantly Blessed Grandee of Gold and Purple.

He passed on at the age of 62 [in July 345, JS008]. He was posthumously conferred Brilliantly Blessed Grandee of the Left, Opening Office with the Same Ceremonies as the Three Ministers. In the rites of gifts and conferrals, singularly relied on the Grand Command, the Earl of Xingping [Lu Wan?] in former affairs, with the posthumous title of Respectful [jing]. His sacrifices used the grand offerings [pig, sheep and ox].

His son Han inherited, his rank reached Cavalier in Regular Attendance.

Lu Ye [b. 271, d. 21 October 334], courtesy name Shiguang, was a native of Wu in Wu commandery. His father's elder brother Xi [JS054] was Wu's Master of Writing of the Personnel Section. His father Ying was Chancellor of Gaoping and outer member [?] of the Cavaliers in Regular Attendance.

Ye as young had a reputation for elegance. His senior cousin Ji [JS054] always extolled him, saying: “This generation of my family will not lack Excellencies.” During the mourning period he accordingly became known for filial piety.

[Lu Ji was son of Lu Kang and grandson of Lu Xun]

Gu Rong [JS068] from the same commandery and the people in the district wrote, saying: “Shigu's breath is in a reduced category [?], [we] worry for his life, speaking of his injured heart.” [?] He was later examined as Filial and Upright, was appointed Prefect of Yongshi and Wujiang counties, to both he did not attend.

When Emperor Yuan first headquartered left the Jiang, he sought him to be Libationer, there followed filling of General who Excites Power and Grand Warden of Yixing. Due to illness he did not serve. He had merits in preparing the punishment of Hua Yi [JS061] and was enfeoffed Marquis of Pingwang village. He amassed to be moved to Cavalier in Regular Attendance and Great Central Corrector of the home commandery.

In the 1st Year of Taixing [318 AD], he moved to Overseer of Affairs to the Heir-Apparent. At the time Emperor, due to the Palace Attendants all being northern gentlemen, found it proper to also employ a southern person. Ye, due to being known for clarity and virtue, was therefore designated Palace Attendant, moved to Master of Writing, acting as the province's Great Central Corrector.

When Emperor Ming was enthroned, he was shifted to Superintendent of the Brilliantly Blessed, moved to Grand Master of Ceremonies, replacing Ji Zhan [JS068] as Supervisor of the Left of the Masters of Writing, acting as Junior Tutor to the Heir-Apparent. There followed promotion to gold and purple [ribbon] and Brilliantly Blessed Grandee, replacing Bian Kun [JS070] as General who Leads the Army. Due to merits in pacifying Qian Feng, he was advanced in feudal rank to Earl of Jiangling.

When the Emperor was not at ease [i.e. sick], Ye, Wang Dao [JS065], Kun, Yu Liang [JS073], Wen Jiao [JS067] and Xi Jian [JS067] all accepted to look after the instructions and assist the August Heir-Apparent, additionally to enter the hall with generals and soldiers standing vigil.

A testamentary decree said: “Ye, pure, committed, loyal and virtuous, in successive posts displaying assurance. Moreover his elder and younger brothers serve the ruler like their father, concerned for the state like their family, when the year becomes cold not withering, their persons a family tradition. [?] Since he is already appointed to the Six Armies, he can Record the Affairs of the Masters of Writing, with promotion to Cavalier in Regular Attendance.”

When Emperor Cheng walked the eastern steps [i.e. became Emperor], he was designated Brilliantly Blessed Grandee of the Left, Opening Office with the Same Ceremonies as the Three Ministers, given 100 person troops, Regular Attendant as before.

[According to JS007, he was Grandee of the Right, and only received Opening Office on 12 May, after Su Jun was defeated]

At the troubles of Su Jun, Ye followed the Emperor left to Shitou, recommending inciting the upright and square, and did not due to the murderers' power betray the authority. [?] Jun, due to Ye being respected among the Wu gentlemen, did not dare to add him to the murdered, making him stay and defend the palace. [?]

When Kuang Shu used Yuancheng to return to obedience, everyone at the time pushed Ye forward to as Controller of the Army Affairs of the Palace city.

When Jun was pacified, he was promoted to General of the Guards and given 1 000 troops and 100 cavalry [on 12 May 329, JS007]. Due to his achievements, he was advanced in feudal rank to a Duke, and his second son Gu enfeoffed Viscount of Xinkang.

In the middle of Xianhe [326 – 334], he requested to return to the home village to serve the graves and tombs. Had the ministers memorialise on it, the old system tolerating 60 days. The Palace Attendant Yan Han [JS088] and the Attendant Gentleman of the Yellow Gates Feng Huai rebutted, saying:

“Ye has stored up within the furthest virtue, uniquely pure in his heart, accepting the weight of an entrusted commission, residing in office with the rank of a minister. Already braving a decree allowing to save and make good the graves, a Great Subject's righteousness originates in forgetting about himself . How can it be accepted to have a time limit and then return back? Not having a time limit must surely be far-reaching. [?] This Dullard says he ought to return when natural to return, not on a fixed day.” [?]

The Emperor followed it, Ya because of that returned.

He passed on due to illness [on 21 October 334, JS007], at the time he was 74 years old. He was posthumously conferred Palace Attendant and Great General of Chariots and Cavalry, with the posthumous title Majestic [mu].