Pei Xiu

Pei Xiu (onyomi: Hai Shū​) is an official who served both Wei and Jin. Sima Zhao held him in high esteem and trusted his judgement. While Pei Xiu participated in a few campaigns like the suppression of Zhuge Dan's Rebellion, his true focus lied in management and cartography. Pei Xiu is among those who supported Sima Yan taking the throne of the newly established Jin Dynasty. As a reward for his work, he received the appointment as the Minister of Works within the Jin government.

Role in Games
In Dynasty Warriors 7, Pei Xiu accompanies Sima Zhao to Shouchun to quell Zhuge Dan's rebellion. He fights among the many small outer forts protecting the main keep. Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends has Xiu appear in was seen in Pacification of Bashu, where he is one of the five Jin officers caught in a melee by Zhong Hui's rebellion.

Pei Xiu in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series often possesses stats and skills best suited for administration with his politics being in the low 80's while his leadership and war fall under single digits. In the fourteenth title, his character traits increase the siege ability of his siege units (Inventive), increase his unit's overall ability if the area he is in is affiliated with his forces (Vantage Ground) and increase the rate of population gain when he is assigned as an overseer of an area (Cultured). For battle, he is only able to deploy as either a Siege Tower or Ram unit which coupled with his traits and low leadership stat leave him suitable only for sieging enemy positions and cities. The administrative policy Pei Xiu offers significantly increases the damage inflicted by towers and pitfalls (Research Terrains Lv 04).

Qoutes

 * "Lord Sima Zhao must be a kind soul if he is willing to forgive even those that fight against him."
 * "You saved me. I must apologize for not being able to predict Zhong Hui rebellion."

Historical Information
Pei Xiu was born in Wenxi, Hedong to Pei Qian. He was recognized at a young age to possess a prodigious mind, having even guests coming to visit his respected uncle they ended up enjoying their conversations with him as well. Cao Shuang took notice of the young man's talent and appointed him to the northern provinces, helping manage the different barbarian tribes. When Cao Shuang was pulled down by Sima Yi, Pei Xui attached himself to Sima Zhao's retinue. Zhao trusted Xiu's judgement on par with Jia Chong, Zhong Hui and Xun Xu.

As his talents lay in adminstration, Pei Xiu rarely participated directly in combat, often preparing the logicstics ahead of campaigns and remaining behind to maintain order. He did follow the main force that made its way down to suppress Zhuge Dan when the former Wei officer rebelled. Pei Xiu was also a part of the council taken for how to handle the Wei emperor's, Cao Mao, attempt to overthrow Sima Zhao. Xiu handled the reorganization of rank with the new replacement emperor, Cao Huan. He was also among those who advised Sima Zhao to appoint Sima Yan to be his heir and one to become Emperor, not Sima You, who had inherited Sima Shi's claim. Yan rewarded Pei Xiu for his long, loyal service with the rank of Minister of Works. Pei Xiu was much pleased by this rank as it finally freed up enough time for him to focus on his great passion: cartography.

Pei Xiu was extremely influential in Chinese mapmaking, with his influence reaching into even the 19th and 20th century. He was critical of the maps in his time, claiming they lacked accuracy or proper scaling. His work has been compared to Zhang Heng, an early Han officer from over a hundred years before Pei Xiu operated. Pei Xiu made a gift of his mapping skills to Sima Yan when he was raised emperor. He presented his ruler maps painted onto silk rolls and they were stored in the imperial treasury for their value. One of his contributions was using topography to improve map accuracy.

Romance of the Three Kingdom
Pei Xiu first appears in Romance of the Three Kingdoms in chapter 112, advising Sima Zhao to kill the Wu soldiers they captured as a way to ensure the land remained peaceful. Zhong Hui convinced Sima Zhao that mercy would ensure better loyalty then violence. His last appearance is in chapter 119, where he supports appointing Sima Yan as Zhao's heir and intended figure to become emperor.