a Northern Song scholar renowned for his expertise in Confucian classics, particularly the 'Spring and Autumn Annals' and the 'Book of Changes'.

An official of the Ming Dynasty, served as the Minister of War, involved in the construction of Beijing palaces and the logistics of the Luchuan campaign.

a prominent official during the Northern Qi dynasty, who served as Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince and Minister of Ceremonies, significantly influencing the dynasty's politics.