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Bao Xun (died 9 June 226 ^[1] ), courtesy name Shuye , was a Chinese politician of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. He was appointed as a minister by Cao Cao in recognition of his father Bao Xin , who was killed in action against the Yellow Turban rebels . Bao Xun was known to be an outspoken minister who would not hesitate to criticise anyone for their mistakes, including his lord. The Wei emperor Cao Pi was frustrated and angry with Bao Xun for his outspoken nature that he demoted Bao several times during his reign. Eventually, Cao Pi grew tired of Bao Xun and ordered his execution.

See also [ edit ]

• Lists of people of the Three Kingdoms

References [ edit ]

• Chen, Shou (3rd century). Records of the Three Kingdoms ( Sanguozhi ).
• Pei, Songzhi (5th century). Annotations to Records of the Three Kingdoms ( Sanguozhi zhu ).