Xun Yu - Family

Family

• Grandfather: Xun Shu (荀淑), served as Prefect of Langling

• Father: Xun Gun (緄), served as Chancellor of Jinan

• Uncles:
  • Xun Jian (荀儉)
  • Xun Jing (荀靖)
  • Xun Dao (荀燾)
  • Xun Wang (荀汪)
  • Xun Shuang (荀爽), served as Chancellor of Pingyuan, Minister of the Household, and Excellency of Works
  • Xun Su (荀肅)
  • Xun Fu (荀旉)

• Siblings:
  • Xun Yan (荀衍), third older brother
  • Xun Chen, younger brother, served Yuan Shao, persuaded Han Fu to surrender, fate unknown after the Battle of Guandu

• Spouse: Lady Tang (唐氏), daughter of Tang Heng (唐衡)

• Sons:
  • Xun Yun (荀惲), served as Rapid as Tigers General of the Household, married Cao Cao's daughter Princess Anyang, died at a young age
  • Xun Yu (荀俁), served as Palace Assistant Imperial Clerk
  • Xun Shen (荀詵), served as General-in-Chief's Assistant Officer, died at a young age
  • Xun Yi (荀顗), served as Imperial Secretary, later served as Grand Commandant during the Jin Dynasty, granted title of Duke of Linhuaikang
  • Xun Can (荀粲), married Cao Hong's daughter, died at the age of 29

• Son-in-law: Chen Qun, served the state of Wei, initiator of the nine-rank system

• Nephew: Xun You, one of Cao Cao's advisors

• Grandsons:
  • Xun Han (荀甝), oldest son of Xun Yun, granted title of Marquis of Guangyangxiang, died at the age of 30
  • Xun Yi (荀霬), second son of Xun Yun, married Sima Yi's daughter, served as a general, posthumously granted title of Marquis of Zhen
  • Xun Yu (荀寓), son of Xun Yu (荀俁), served as Imperial Secretary during the Jin Dynasty

• Great grandsons:
  • Xun Jun (荀頵), son of Xun Han, served as Right Inspector of the Feathered Forest Imperial Guard, died at a young age
  • Xun Dan (荀憺), oldest son of Xun Yi (荀霬), served as Minister Steward
  • Xun Kai (荀愷), second son of Xun Yi (荀霬), served as General Who Conquers the West during the Jin Dynasty
  • Xun Kui (荀悝), third son of Xun Yi (荀霬), served as Protector General of the Army, posthumously appointed General of Chariots and Cavalry
  • Xun Yu (荀羽), son of Xun Yu (荀寓), served as Imperial Secretary

• Descendants:
  • Xun Song (荀崧), son of Xun Jun, served as Household Counsellor
    • Xun Guan (荀灌), son of Xun Song
    • Xun Xian (荀羨), son of Xun Song, served as North General of the Household, and Governor of Xu and Yan provinces
      • Xu Bozi (荀伯子), grandson of Xun Xian, served as Palace Assistant Imperial Clerk during the Liu Song Dynasty, author of the Xun Family Records (荀氏家傳)