Souyun楊文紀 (11882)The profile gives his dynasty as Sui, and the biography begins by placing him in the Sui.
[4]Official statusYang Wenji was a government official, as shown by his successive offices under Northern Zhou and Sui.
Souyun楊文紀 (11882)The biography describes his service under Northern Zhou and Sui, while the profile lists Yubu, xia dafu, zongzheng shaoqing, and zongguan among his offices.
[5]Courtesy nameYang Wenji’s courtesy name was Wenfan.
CBDBYang Wenji (497268)The alternate-name entry gives Wenfan as his courtesy name.
Souyun楊文紀 (11882)The profile and biography identify Wenfan as his courtesy name, with the associated link displaying the form 字温范.
[6]HometownYang Wenji was from Huayin in Hongnong.
Souyun楊文紀 (11882)The profile gives his place as Hongnong Huayin, the linked value adds 人, and the biography calls him a native of 弘農華陰.
[7]Early career and kinshipIn his youth Yang Wenji was upright and resolute, first served Northern Zhou, rose to Yubu xia dafu, and was Yang Su’s paternal collateral uncle.
Souyun楊文紀 (11882)The biography states that he was upright in youth, first served Northern Zhou, rose to Yubu xia dafu, and was Yang Su’s congshu; the profile and links list the corresponding dynasty and offices.
[8]Later officesAfter entering the Sui, Yang Wenji served as zongzheng shaoqing and was transferred to Jingzhou as zongguan.
Souyun楊文紀 (11882)The biography says that he entered the Sui as zongzheng shaoqing and moved to Jingzhou as zongguan; the profile and links list the corresponding offices and place.