Wei Zhao (204–273), styled Hongsi, was from Yunyang (now Danyang County, Jiangsu Province) in the State of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. He was fond of learning and good at writing. During the reign of Sun Hao, he served as a Palace Attendant and was in charge of compiling the national history. He was killed by Sun Hao for being upright and daring to remonstrate. His annotations on *Classic of Filial Piety*, *The Analects* and *Discourses of the States* are all well - known in the world. Wei Zhuang, styled Duanyi, with unknown birth and death years, was from Duling (southeast of present - day Chang'an County, Shaanxi Province) in the Former Shu state. He was a Jinshi (successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations) at the end of the Tang Dynasty. Later, he went to Shu and attached himself to Wang Jian, serving as a secretary. When Wang Jian established the Shu state and declared himself emperor, all the founding systems of the Shu state were established by Wei Zhuang. He successively held the positions of Minister of Personnel and Chief Councilor. Posthumously, he was given the title of Wenjing. He was skilled in poetry and ci. He wrote *Collection of Poems from the Huanhua Studio*, and his long poem *The Ballad of the Lady of Qin* is particularly well - known in the world.

### Marquis Wen of Wei ### Wei Wuji (?-243 BC) He was the youngest son of King Zhao of Wei and the half - brother of King Anxi of Wei during the Warring States period. He was naturally kind - hearted and fond of nurturing scholars, and was well - known for his virtue. He used the strategy of Hou Ying to repel the Qin army and save the State of Zhao. When the Qin army attacked the State of Wei, he led the troops of five states back to rescue Wei and severely defeated the Qin army, becoming famous all over the world. Later, slandered and removed from office, he became depressed and indulged in wine and women. Soon, he died of excessive drinking and womanizing. He was also known as Lord Xinling because King Anxi of Wei enfeoffed him in Xinling. He is listed among the Four Gentlemen of the Warring States period, along with Lord Mengchang of Qi, Lord Pingyuan of Zhao, and Lord Chunshen of Chu. ### Wei Zheng (580 - 643 AD) With the courtesy name Xuancheng, he was from Qucheng (now Yexian County, Shandong Province) in the Tang Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Taizong, he was appointed as the Grand Master of Remonstrance and Acting Chief Counselor. He gave incisive remonstrations and was gradually promoted to the position of Senior Grand Master of the Left and was granted the title of Duke of Zheng. Later, he was in charge of compiling the histories of the Zhou, Sui and other dynasties, making many revisions and improvements. He was known as a good historian at that time. He died of illness in office and was posthumously titled Wen Zhen.

Wei Xiang During the Three Kingdoms period, Wei Xiang was a native of Jianwei in the State of Wei. He was extremely filial to his mother. His mother didn't like to drink the water from the riverside, thinking it was not clean, and she would only drink the water from the middle of the river. So Wei Xiang rowed a boat to the middle of the river to fetch water. However, the current was very rapid. Suddenly, a rock emerged from the river, and the boat then had something to rely on. People at that time believed that this was caused by the induction of his filial piety. Wei Xi With the courtesy name Ziya, Wei Xi was a native of Jingzhao Commandery in the State of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. He was eager to learn when he was young. During the Chuping period (AD 190 - 193), there was turmoil in the Sanfu area. Wei Xi lived as a guest in Jingzhou, carrying scriptures and reading under the eaves all day long. He wrote "Commentaries on Various Classics" and once held the position of court gentleman.

Wei Qing (?-106 BC) Style name Zhongqing, a native of Pingyang, Han Dynasty (now Linfen, Shanxi). A famous general during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, he led the army as a grand general to fight against the Xiongnu, made great contributions, was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Changping, and was posthumously named Lie after his death. Lady Wei (272 - 349) Named Shuo, style name Maoyi, a native of Dong'an Yi, Jin Dynasty (now Xia County, Shanxi). She was the cousin (or niece in another theory) of Wei Heng and the wife of Li Ju, the governor of Ruyin. Her calligraphy was excellent. She learned from Zhong Yao and was good at official script and regular script. Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi once studied under her.

Wei Yingzong, a native of Guangze in the Ming Dynasty. During the chaos caused by the national upheaval, Yingzong took in all the orphaned and helpless children in the family, saying, "Rather than being full alone, it's better to share the hunger with others. Fortunately, I'm still alive. How could I let you be homeless?" "Zili" means hometown.