Jia Kui

Jia Kui (onyomi: Ka Ki) was a strategist of the Kingdom of Wei. He was the father of Jia Chong and served as a strategist to Cao Xiu during the Battle of Shiting. He did not trust Zhou Fang's defection and although his advice was not heeded, he later rescued his superior after being isolated by the Wu forces.

Roles in Games
Jia Kui appears as an officer of Wei during their later battles. In Dynasty Warriors 4, Jia Kui tries to warn Cao Xiu about Zhou Fang's defection and the player must stop him for the plan to succeed.

Historical Information
Jia Kui was from Hedong prefecture in Si Province. He joined Wei when Cao Cao held power in the Central Plains. When Cao Cao fought Ma Chao, Jia Kui was Governor of Hongnong and later became Chief Secretary of the Prime Minister. When Cao Pi came to power and created the Wei Dynasty, Jia Kui was further promoted and became Governor of Yeling, Weijun and Prefect of Yuzhou.

When Cao Pi started his campaign against Wu, Jia Kui defeated Lu Fan in battle. He also initiated the renovation of weapons, the re-organization of the armed forces and the establishment of irrigation works. Later, during Cao Rui's reign, Jia Kui was dispatched to aid Cao Xiu in his invasion of Wu. After general Zhou Fang defected, Jia Kui did not trust him and advised Cao Xiu to reject the defection. However, Cao Xiu did not listen and the Wei forces were heavily defeated at Shiting. Jia Kui broke through the enemy lines and rescued Cao Xiu. He died shortly after the battle and Cao Rui gave his the title Marquis Su (Respectful Lord).