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Xun Shu (83 - 149 AD) Styled Jihe, he was a native of Yingyin, Yingchuan Commandery in the Eastern Han Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Huan, he served as the Prime Minister of Langling Marquis. He was clear - minded in handling affairs and was known as the "Divine Lord". He had eight sons (Jian, Gun, Jing, Tao, Wang, Shuang, Su, Fu), all of whom were talented and were called the "Eight Dragons" at that time. Xun Yong A native of the Liu Song Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties. He, along with Xie Huilian, He Changyu, and Yang Xuanzhi, had literary gatherings with Xie Lingyun and went on tours in the mountains and rivers. They were called the "Four Friends" by people at that time. Xun Rui and Xun Xian Xun Rui, styled Lingyuan, and his younger brother Xun Xian, styled Lingze, were both natives of Yingyin, Yingchuan Commandery in the Jin Dynasty. Xun Rui had good manners and was highly regarded by Emperor Jianwen. He served as the General Who Establishes Might and the Governor of Wu State. Xun Xian had grand aspirations since childhood. Later, he married a princess and was appointed as the Marquis - consort General. He served as the Governor of Xuzhou, made many military achievements, and won the hearts of the people by comforting and accepting the surrendered. They were called the "Two Jades" at that time. Xun Can Styled Fengqian, he was a native of Yingyin in the Kingdom of Wei during the Three - Kingdoms period. He was only interested in the Dao. He married the beautiful daughter of Cao Hong and had many years of happy feasts in the exclusive chamber. Later, his wife got a fever. He tried to cool her body with cold objects, but she died. He was so grief - stricken that he couldn't stop mourning. He also died more than a year later at the age of twenty - nine. Xun Song Styled Jingyou, he was a native of Yingyin in the Jin Dynasty. He was pure - minded and fond of literature. He served as the Governor of Xiangcheng. When the city was surrounded, his daughter Xun Guan led dozens of brave men to break through the siege to seek help. When General Shi Lan of the Pacifying the South arrived, the siege was lifted. During the Taining period (323 - 325 AD), Xun Song served as the Right Grand Master for Glorious Service.