Xia Je

Xia Je was the retainer to Kong Rong during when they served Wei and later became the Prefect of Anding after joining with Ti Xiang E after he rebelled at Liangdong.

Early Life
Xia Je was born in A.D. 182, two years before the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

In A.D. 197, Xia Je began a journey to travel around China first as a merchant to all kingdoms. During his journey he traveled to the kingdoms of Yuan Shu, Gongsun Zan, Wu, and Xiliang. However, in A.D. 203, his journey was halted as when he returned later to Xuchang, Cao Cao's Forces captured him, and was later forced to become an officer in battle.

Around A.D. 207, his first son, Xia Xu was born. Following in A.D. 211, Xia Qian, his second son was born. In A.D. 213, Xia Xao, his daughter, was born, however his wife died 2 months after she was born, leaving him to raise the alone.

Battle of Liangdong (A.D. 240)
In A.D. 240, Ti Xiang E and his family rebelled against Wei and invaded Liangdong. Xia Je was intrusted by Kong Rong as a gate guard. Once Ti Xiang E's Forces had surrounded the castle, he was given command to open the gates and let them in.

Battle of Kuzhou Province (A.D. 241)
In A.D. 241, Ti Xiang E invaded Kuzhou Province. Xia Je was left to guard the retreating area from Wei Forces. Though he saw it as a meaningless job, he managed to drive back Wei Forces led by Xiahou Ba when they arrived, which allowed for Ti Xiang E's Forces to escape when Guo Jia's strategies overwhelmed them.

Mao Xing's Rebellion (A.D. 243-246)
Xia Je and Xia Xu played an important role in guarding Anding from Mao Xing's attacks.