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Born
201
Died
270
Ancestral home
Xichong, Baxi (Langzhong, Sichuan)
Book mentions
25
Roles:
astrologer politician scholar
Factions:
Liu Zhang (primary) Shu Han
Appears in 10 chapters:
  • Chapter 65 — Ma Chao Battles At Jiameng Pass; Liu Bei Takes Over Yizhou.
    Qiao Zhou; recruited into Liu Bei's circle - long-term astrologer/historian.
  • Chapter 80 — Cao Pi Deposes The Emperor, Taking Away The Fortunes of Han; Liu Bei Assumes The Throne, Continuing The Heritage.
    Qiao Zhou; the chief Shu astrologer-petitioner; produces favourable omens. Will reappear decades later urging surrender to Wei.
  • Chapter 91 — Sacrificing At River Lu, The Prime Minister Marches Homeward; Attacking Wei, The Lord Of Wuxiang Presents A Memorial.
    Qiao Zhou; in Liu Shan's court.
  • Chapter 101 — Going Out From Longshang, Zhuge Liang Dresses As A God; Dashing Toward Saber Pass, Zhang He Falls Into A Snare.
    Qiao Zhou; in Liu Shan's court; raises portents urging caution against the campaign - ignored.
  • Chapter 102 — Sima Yi Occupies The Banks Of River Wei; Zhuge Liang Constructs Mechanical Bullocks And Horses.
    Qiao Zhou; in Liu Shan's court.
  • Chapter 105 — The Lord of Wuxiang Leaves A Plan In The Silken Bag; The Ruler of Wei Removes The Bronze Statue With The Dew Bowl.
    Qiao Zhou; in Liu Shan's court.
  • Chapter 112 — Rescuing Shouchun, Yu Quan Dies Nobly; Attacking Changcheng, Jiang Wei Mobilizes.
    Qiao Zhou; in Liu Shan's court; counsels caution against more expeditions.
  • Chapter 115 — Listening To Slander, The Latter Ruler Recalls His Army; Living In Farms, Jiang Wei Avoids Disaster.
    Qiao Zhou; in Liu Shan's court; advises capitulation; presages the surrender of Shu.
  • Chapter 118 — Weeping At The Ancestral Temple, A Filial Prince Dies; Marching To The West River Land, Two Leaders Competes.
    Qiao Zhou; the chapter's villain. The astrologer-courtier who has counseled Liu Shan to fear war for decades; now leads the surrender petition; produces every astrological and historical argument for capitulation. The Shu collapse from inside.
  • Chapter 119 — The False Surrender: A Wit Scheme Becomes A Vain Plan; The Abdication: Later Seeds Learn From The Ancient.
    Qiao Zhou; transferred to Luoyang with Liu Shan.