Cao Bin

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1. 976 樞密使 開寶
2. 982 樞密使 太平興國
3. 997 樞密使 至道

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FamilyCBDB

AliasesCBDB

• 國華 字
• 武惠 諡號

StatusCBDB

• [宰執]
• 牙將
• [武官]

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ExaminationsCBDB

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1. [1] Life dates and identity Cao Bin lived from 931 to 999 and was a military commander active across the Later Han, Later Zhou and early Northern Song periods.
   • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The main record gives Cao Bin’s name, dates and Song affiliation.
   • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The profile gives the dates and period, while the biography describes his military service from Later Han and Later Zhou into Song.
   • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority record supplies the name, dates, Northern Song classification and military career.
   • WikidataCao Bin (Q5034290)The item identifies him as a Song-dynasty general and gives the birth and death years.
2. [2] Courtesy name and origin Cao Bin’s courtesy name was Guohua, and his native place was Lingshou in Zhending Prefecture, now in Hebei.
   • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The record identifies Guohua as his courtesy name and Lingshou as his native place.
   • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biographies give his courtesy name and identify him as a native of Zhending Lingshou in present-day Hebei.
   • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority record gives Lingshou as his birthplace and identifies the present-day Hebei location.
3. [3] Early military appointment Under Later Han, Cao Bin served as a Chengde Army military officer; the two biographies give Qianyòu and Qiándé as variant dates.
   • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biographies agree on the Chengde Army appointment but give the initial era as Qiándé and Qianyòu respectively.
4. [4] Later Zhou service Under Later Zhou he held offices described as military inspector of Hezhong or Jinzhou and then became Commissioner of Introductions.
   • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biographies give the alternative Hezhong and Jinzhou descriptions and record his promotion to Commissioner of Introductions.
   • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The office record lists a military inspector associated with Hezhong Prefecture.
   • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography says that he rose to Commissioner of Introductions.
5. [5] Mission to Wuyue In Xiande 5, Cao Bin was sent on an imperial mission to Wuyue.
   • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography explicitly records the Xiande 5 mission to Wuyue.
6. [6] Early Song offices After entering Song service, Cao Bin became Commissioner of the Guest Reception Office, was made General of the Left Divine Martial Guard for military merit and soon concurrently served as Privy Council Secretary.
   • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biography gives the sequence of these offices, and the title list contains the corresponding titles.
7. [7] Later Shu campaign In Qiande 2, Cao Bin campaigned against Later Shu as an inspector, subdued commanderies in the gorges and was praised for integrity and restraint.
   • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biography records the Qiande 2 campaign, his inspector post, the capture of the gorge commanderies and his integrity and restraint.
   • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography converts Qiande 2 to 964 and states that he destroyed Later Shu.
   • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The office record lists the inspector appointment.
8. [8] Promotion and Taiyuan campaign After the Later Shu campaign, Cao Bin became Commissioner of the Southern Palace Bureau and joined the campaign against Taiyuan.
   • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography records his promotion to the Southern Palace Bureau.
   • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The office record lists that commissionership.
   • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biographies record his participation in the Taiyuan campaign.
9. [9] Southern Tang campaign In Kaibao 7, Cao Bin was appointed to command the Shengzhou Southwestern Route field forces and led 100,000 troops by land and water against Southern Tang.
   • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biography gives the Kaibao 7 appointment and Southern Tang campaign, while the title list records the infantry-and-cavalry command.
   • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography converts Kaibao 7 to 974 and gives the force as 100,000 troops by land and water.
10. [10] Variant date for Jinling The year of Jinling’s capture is given either as Kaibao 7 or as the following year, 975.
    • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biography places Jinling’s capture in the Kaibao 7 campaign.
    • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography places the capture in the following year and identifies it as 975.
11. [11] Jinling and promotion After Jinling fell, Cao Bin did not kill indiscriminately; on returning he became Privy Council Commissioner, Inspector Grand Commandant and Military Governor of Zhongwu.
    • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biography states that no one was killed indiscriminately after Jinling and records the three appointments; the title list supplies the corresponding titles.
12. [12] Taizong-era advancement After Taizong’s accession, Cao Bin received Tong Pingzhangshi, advanced to Grand Preceptor and Assistant Palace Chancellor, and was made Duke of Lu.
    • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biographies record the Taizong-era advancement and the second biography records the dukedom of Lu; the title list contains the combined honorific title.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The office record lists Duke of Lu, Assistant Palace Chancellor and Grand Preceptor.
13. [13] Privy Council terms Three recorded periods as Privy Council Commissioner run from 976 to 982, 982 to 983 and 997 to 999.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The three Privy Council Commissioner entries give the periods 976–982, 982–983 and 997–999.
14. [14] Khitan defeat In Yongxi 3, Cao Bin commanded the Eastern Route Army with Pan Mei and others, initially took several prefectures, then suffered defeat at Qigou Pass and was reduced in rank.
    • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biography records the campaign, initial captures, defeat, collapse and demotion; the title list supplies the guard and senior-general titles.
    • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography converts Yongxi 3 to 986, identifies him as Eastern Route commander and records the defeat and demotion.
15. [15] Restoration under Zhenzong After Zhenzong’s accession, Cao Bin was restored to Grand Preceptor and Tong Pingzhangshi and summoned again as Privy Council Commissioner.
    • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biography records the restoration and renewed appointment, and the title list contains the corresponding offices.
    • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography likewise records his restoration as Privy Council Commissioner under Zhenzong.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The office record includes the late Privy Council Commissioner appointment from 997 to 999.
16. [16] Additional offices Cao Bin’s other offices included the military governorships of Yicheng, Tianping, Wuning and Zhongwu, Qingzhou, the Introduction and Guest Reception offices, Privy Council Secretary and infantry-and-cavalry command.
    • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The title list supplies the four military governorships, Qingzhou, the Introduction and Guest Reception offices, Privy Council Secretary and infantry-and-cavalry command; the biographies also mention several of these offices.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The office record lists governorships associated with Yicheng and Wuning.
17. [17] Additional titles Other recorded titles include General, Wuyuan Shiliemapu, Military Governor, Right Swift Guard General, Senior General, Inspector of Military Affairs, Commander, Grand Preceptor concurrently Assistant Palace Chancellor and Zhongshuling.
    • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The title list explicitly contains these military, honorific and court titles.
18. [18] Parents and wife Cao Bin’s father was Cao Yun, his mother was Zhang and his wife was Gao.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The kinship entries identify Cao Yun as father, Zhang as mother and Gao as wife.
19. [19] Maternal connection Cao Bin was identified as a nephew of Zhang Guifei, Guo Wei’s consort, and Zhang is also listed as his maternal aunt.
    • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority biography identifies Cao Bin as the nephew of Zhang Guifei, consort of Guo Wei, the Later Zhou founder.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The kinship entry identifies Zhang, Guo Wei’s consort, as Cao Bin’s maternal aunt.
20. [20] Seven sons Cao Bin had seven sons, with dates given for Cao Can and Cao Wei.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The kinship entries give the order and names of all seven sons, with birth and death years for Cao Can and Cao Wei.
21. [21] Later descendants The genealogy lists grandson Cao Fu, granddaughter Cao as Zhao Zhen’s wife, and great-grandsons Cao Chen, Cao Jin and Cao Pu.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The kinship entries list Cao Fu as grandson, Cao as granddaughter and wife of Zhao Zhen, and Cao Chen, Cao Jin and Cao Pu as great-grandsons.
22. [22] Distant descendants The genealogy gives the generational relationships and names of Cao Bin’s later descendants, including Cao Feng and Cao Hang as direct descendants.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The kinship entries give the generational relationships and names of these descendants and identify Cao Feng and Cao Hang as direct descendants.
23. [23] Recommendations and subordinates Cao Bin recommended Cao Wei and Tian Min, recruited Cha Dao, had Yang Che as a subordinate, and had Shi Gui and Chang Side accompany his campaigns.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The association entries identify the recommendation and recruitment relationships, Yang Che as a subordinate, and the campaign service of Shi Gui and Chang Side.
24. [24] Military associates and defense Guo Jin fought alongside Cao Bin in the Taiyuan region, Li Sheny ou followed his campaigns, and Guo Zhi defended him against Mi Dexao’s slander.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The associations identify Guo Jin as a fellow campaigner in the Taiyuan region, describe Li Sheny ou’s service in the Taiyuan, southern and Khitan campaigns, and record Mi Dexao’s attack and Guo Zhi’s defense.
25. [25] Posthumous honors Cao Bin was made Duke of Lu during Taizong’s reign; after his death he received Zhongshuling, was elevated to Prince of Jiyang and was given the posthumous name Wuhui.
    • Souyun曹彬 (26635)The biographies record the dukedom of Lu, posthumous Zhongshuling, the elevation to Prince of Jiyang and Wuhui; the profile lists the corresponding titles.
    • CBDBCao Bin (8134)The person record identifies Wuhui as his posthumous name and lists Duke of Lu and Zhongshuling.
    • DILA Buddhist Authority Database曹彬 (A017330)The authority record gives Wuhui as the posthumous name and repeats it at the end of the biography.
    • WikidataCao Bin (Q5034290)The item lists the Chinese posthumous name Wuhui as an alternate name and title.