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Biography & Historical Record
Ahui Nan was a tribal chieftain and a high-ranking military commander serving under the King of the Southern Tribes, Meng Huo (孟獲, Mạnh Hoạch). He is historically recognized as one of the three principal commanders alongside Dong Tu Na (董荼那, Đổng Đồ Na) and Jin Huan San Jie (金環三結, Kim Hoàn Tam Kết). During the Nanzhong campaign, his role was to defend the southern territories against the invading forces of the Shu Han (蜀漢, Thục Hán) state led by the Chancellor Zhuge Liang (諸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng).
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
“The three generals, Dong Tu Na, Ahui Nan, and Jin Huan San Jie, were fierce warriors of the south. They led their troops to confront the Shu forces with unmatched ferocity, believing the terrain would be their greatest ally.”
In the narrative, Ahui Nan serves as a foil to the tactical brilliance of Zhuge Liang. Following the defeat and capture of Jin Huan San Jie, Ahui Nan and Dong Tu Na were sent to intercept the Shu army. They were eventually defeated in a night ambush. In a later plot orchestrated by Zhuge Liang, the Shu Chancellor released Ahui Nan and Dong Tu Na after capturing them, hoping to sow discord among the southern ranks. Upon returning to Meng Huo (孟獲, Mạnh Hoạch), their claims of mercy from the enemy led to accusations of treachery. Consequently, Meng Huo ordered their execution, highlighting the internal fragility and suspicious nature of the Southern alliance.
Ahui Nan — Historical & Literary Timeline
225 AD
The Southern Defense
Ahui Nan is mobilized by Meng Huo to resist the Zhuge Liang (諸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng) invasion, engaging in various skirmishes across the rugged Nanzhong landscape.
225 AD
Capture and Execution
After being captured and subsequently released by the Shu forces, Ahui Nan returns to the Southern camp only to be executed by Meng Huo due to suspicions planted by the enemy.
Key Relationships
Family
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Friends
- Dong Tu Na (董荼那, Đổng Đồ Na): A fellow Southern tribal commander who served alongside Ahui Nan during the 225 AD Nanzhong campaign, sharing a similar fate of being captured, released by Shu forces, and subsequently executed under suspicion.
- Jin Huan San Jie (金环三结, Kim Hoàn Tam Kết): A fellow principal military commander under Meng Huo who led troops alongside Ahui Nan and Dong Tu Na to resist the Shu Han invasion in 225 AD.
Enemies
- Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng): The Chancellor of Shu Han who led the Nanzhong campaign in 225 AD. He defeated and captured Ahui Nan, then strategically released him to sow distrust among the Southern ranks, which indirectly caused Ahui Nan’s execution.
Other
- Meng Huo (孟获, Mạnh Hoạch): The King of the Southern Tribes who served as Ahui Nan’s ruler during the 225 AD Nanzhong campaign, but grew suspicious of Ahui Nan following his release by Shu Han forces and ordered his execution.
In Novel
Chapter 87
- Meng Huo (孟获, Mạnh Hoạch): Ordered Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam), along with Jinhuan Sanjie (金环三结, Kim Hoàn Tam Kết) and Dong Tuna (董荼那, Đổng Đồ Na), to lead thirty thousand tribal warriors each to halt the southern expedition of Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng).
- Zhang Yi (张翼, Trương Dực): Dispatched alongside Guan Suo (关索, Quan Sác) by Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng) to intercept and outmaneuver Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam) in the mountain passes.
- Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam): Captured alive by Shu forces after falling into Zhuge Liang’s (诸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng) tactical encirclement.
- Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng): Personally untied Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam), granted him fine attire, wine, and provisions, and released him unharmed to win the hearts of the southern tribes.
- Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam): Deeply moved by the mercy and virtue of Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng), vowed never to raise arms against Shu Han again upon returning to his tribal territory.
Chapter 88
- Dong Tuna (董荼那, Đổng Đồ Na): Stationed with Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam) along the Lu River defenses under strict orders from Meng Huo (孟获, Mạnh Hoạch), sharing mutual hesitation and remorse over opposing Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng).
- Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam): Conspired with Dong Tuna (董荼那, Đổng Đồ Na) to seize the heavily intoxicated Meng Huo (孟获, Mạnh Hoạch) inside his camp and deliver the Nanman king in chains across the Lu River to Zhuge Liang (诸葛亮, Gia Cát Lượng).
- Meng Huo (孟获, Mạnh Hoạch): Uncovered the conspiracy after his third release, lured Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam) and Dong Tuna (董荼那, Đổng Đồ Na) to his camp, executed them for treason, and cast their bodies into the river.
In History
Historical Status
- Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam, A Hội Nàm) is a fictional character associated with Romance of the Three Kingdoms and later Three Kingdoms games. He does not have a securely established historical biography in the primary historical records of the Three Kingdoms. The commonly assigned date of 225 AD belongs to the fictional/literary and game character tradition and should not be presented as a historical date.
Historical Record
- Ahui Nan (阿会喃, A Hội Nam, A Hội Nàm) should therefore not be assigned historical events, offices, battles, or a historical death date as if they were recorded facts. His role as a Nanman commander serving Meng Huo (孟获, Mạnh Hoạch) belongs to the fictional tradition rather than securely documented history.
Gallery
Ahui Nan (phiên âm Hán-Việt: A Hội Nàm – 阿會喃) là một nhân vật xuất hiện trong tiểu thuyết lịch sử Tam Quốc Diễn Nghĩa của La Quán Trung.
1. Thân thế & Vai trò
2. Dấu ấn trong Tam Quốc Diễn Nghĩa (Chiến dịch Nam Chinh)
A Hội Nàm xuất hiện chủ yếu trong giai đoạn Gia Cát Lượng tiến quân xuống phía Nam thu phục Nam Man (năm 225):
3. Tên gọi qua các ngôn ngữ
A Hội Nam (chữ Hán:阿会喃, bính âm: Ahuinan) là một nhân vật hư cấu trong tiểu thuyết lịch sử Tam Quốc diễn nghĩa của nhà văn La Quán Trung. Trong tiểu thuyết này, Hội Nam xuất hiện tại Hồi thứ 87 và là một trong ba nguyên soái của các động ở Nam Man, dưới quyền của Mạnh Hoạch, An Hội Nam tham gia vào chiến dịch của người Nam Man chống lại sự tấn công của quân Thục Hán vào vùng Nam Trung. Tuy nhiên trong một trận đánh, An Hội Nam cùng với Đổng Trà Na bị quân Thục bắt. Sau khi được Gia Cát Lượng tha cho, An Hội Nam cùng Đổng Trà Na rất cảm kích quân Thục, đồng thời bất mãn với thủ lĩnh Mạnh Hoạch nên đã cùng các tù trưởng bắt Mạnh Hoạch giao cho quân Thục. Gia Cát Lượng tha cho Mạnh Hoạch trở về, Mạnh Hoạch đã trả thù bằng cách lừa An Hội Nam và Đổng Trà Na đến động sau đó bắt sống và hành quyết hai người rồi đem xác vất xuống suối.
Câu chuyện
Khi quân Thục đấn Nam Trung và tiến vào địa giới thuộc quyền của Mạnh Hoạch, A Hội Nam được lệnh dẫn năm vạn quân Man đi mé hữu và ai đánh thắng thì được làm chúa cả động này. Triệu Vân của Thục đi lẻn con đường mé tây đến trại An Hội Nam. Khi kéo gần đến nơi, thì trời đã tang tảng sáng. Triệu Vân vào tới trại A Hội Nam thì quân của Mã Trung đã ở trước cửa trại rồi. Hai bên đánh dồn vào, quân Man thua, A Hội Nam chạy thoát tại chỗ và theo con đường tắt khe núi mà chạy nhưng Trương Ngực, Trương Dực phục quân chờ sẵn và bắt được.
Khổng Minh sai điệu Đổng Trà Na, A Hội Nam đến dưới trướng, cởi trói, cho cơm ăn, rượu uống, rồi tha về động và dặn rằng từ rày không được giúp kẻ phản ác nữa. Hai người rỏ nước mắt khóc, trở ra, theo đường nhỏ về trại. Sau đó Mạnh Hoạch cho mời Đổng Trà Na, A Hội Nam đến trong động cả. Hai người sợ hãi nhưng cũng phải dẫn quân tới. Sau đó khi Mạnh Hoạch buộc hai tướng này đánh nhau và bị bắt hai tướng bất mãn nên bắt Mạnh Hoạch giao cho Khổng Minh. Khổng Minh thả Mạnh Hoạch, Mạnh Hoạch về đến trại, trước hết phục quân đao phủ ở dưới trướng, sai người tâm phúc đến trại Đổng Trà Na, A Hội Nam nói dối rằng Khổng Minh sai sứ đến, lừa cho hai người lại, rồi đem giết đi, quẳng thây xuống suối.
Ahuinan was the third chief of a group called the “Three Ravines”, which was created by Meng Huo; the other two were Jinhuan Sanjie and Dong Tu Ne. Meng Huo called the three to a meeting, and instructed them that whoever defeated the invading force would be the chief of the three. Meng Huo sent Jinhuansanjie with the center force, Dongtuna the left, and Ahuinan the right, all having 50,000 tribesmen. After Zhao Yun and Wei Yan had killed Jinhuansanjie, Zhao Yun and Ma Zheng attacked Ahuinan’s camp early in the morning. Ahuinan was able to escape this attack, but was captured by Zhang Yi, who had been sent by Zhuge Liang to wait for Ahuinan to flee that way and capture him. Zhang Ni had captured Dongtuna as well. Zhuge Liang treated the two well and, when they asked for freedom, released the two. After Meng Huo was released (or, as he claimed, escaped), Dongtuna and Ahuinan feared that they would be executed, which they weren’t. Meanwhile, in Shu’s main camp, Zhuge Liang instructed Ma Dai, who had recently arrived with 3,000 troops, to ally with Dongtuna and Ahuinan so that the Shu forces would have help on the inside. When Meng Huo learned that Ma Dai had crossed the River Lu, which was poisonous, from Shakou and killed Mang Yachang, he sends Ahuinan to guard the crossing point and Dongtuna to engage Ma Dai. After Meng Huo was released the second time (he had been captured by Dongtuna and other discontented troops), he planned to kill Ahuinan and Dongtuna. He sent someone to the two chiefs to inform them that a messenger from Zhuge Liang was waiting for them. Ahuinan and Dongtuna were assassinated when they arrived at the so-called meeting place.Ahuinan was the third chief of a group called the “Three Ravines”, which was created by Meng Huo; the other two were Jinhuan Sanjie and Dong Tu Ne. Meng Huo called the three to a meeting, and instructed them that whoever defeated the invading force would be the chief of the three. Meng Huo sent Jinhuansanjie with the center force, Dongtuna the left, and Ahuinan the right, all having 50,000 tribesmen. After Zhao Yun and Wei Yan had killed Jinhuansanjie, Zhao Yun and Ma Zheng attacked Ahuinan’s camp early in the morning. Ahuinan was able to escape this attack, but was captured by Zhang Yi, who had been sent by Zhuge Liang to wait for Ahuinan to flee that way and capture him. Zhang Ni had captured Dongtuna as well. Zhuge Liang treated the two well and, when they asked for freedom, released the two. After Meng Huo was released (or, as he claimed, escaped), Dongtuna and Ahuinan feared that they would be executed, which they weren’t. Meanwhile, in Shu’s main camp, Zhuge Liang instructed Ma Dai, who had recently arrived with 3,000 troops, to ally with Dongtuna and Ahuinan so that the Shu forces would have help on the inside. When Meng Huo learned that Ma Dai had crossed the River Lu, which was poisonous, from Shakou and killed Mang Yachang, he sends Ahuinan to guard the crossing point and Dongtuna to engage Ma Dai. After Meng Huo was released the second time (he had been captured by Dongtuna and other discontented troops), he planned to kill Ahuinan and Dongtuna. He sent someone to the two chiefs to inform them that a messenger from Zhuge Liang was waiting for them. Ahuinan and Dongtuna were assassinated when they arrived at the so-called meeting place.Ahuinan was the third chief of a group called the “Three Ravines”, which was created by Meng Huo; the other two were Jinhuan Sanjie and Dong Tu Ne. Meng Huo called the three to a meeting, and instructed them that whoever defeated the invading force would be the chief of the three. Meng Huo sent Jinhuansanjie with the center force, Dongtuna the left, and Ahuinan the right, all having 50,000 tribesmen. After Zhao Yun and Wei Yan had killed Jinhuansanjie, Zhao Yun and Ma Zheng attacked Ahuinan’s camp early in the morning. Ahuinan was able to escape this attack, but was captured by Zhang Yi, who had been sent by Zhuge Liang to wait for Ahuinan to flee that way and capture him. Zhang Ni had captured Dongtuna as well. Zhuge Liang treated the two well and, when they asked for freedom, released the two. After Meng Huo was released (or, as he claimed, escaped), Dongtuna and Ahuinan feared that they would be executed, which they weren’t. Meanwhile, in Shu’s main camp, Zhuge Liang instructed Ma Dai, who had recently arrived with 3,000 troops, to ally with Dongtuna and Ahuinan so that the Shu forces would have help on the inside. When Meng Huo learned that Ma Dai had crossed the River Lu, which was poisonous, from Shakou and killed Mang Yachang, he sends Ahuinan to guard the crossing point and Dongtuna to engage Ma Dai. After Meng Huo was released the second time (he had been captured by Dongtuna and other discontented troops), he planned to kill Ahuinan and Dongtuna. He sent someone to the two chiefs to inform them that a messenger from Zhuge Liang was waiting for them. Ahuinan and Dongtuna were assassinated when they arrived at the so-called meeting place.
In the novel, Ahui Nan is the third chief of the “Three Ravines”, the other two were Jinhuan Sanjie and Dong Tuna. The three chiefs were called into a meeting by Meng Huo and told that they would be rewarded a higher rank if they could rout the invaders. They were sent in three separate directions and each given 50,000 troops. Ahui Nan was sent to the right.
In a ploy devised by Zhuge Liang, he was captured by Zhang Yi while escaping a surprise attack launched by Zhao Yun and Ma Zhong on his camp. Ahui Nan is treated well by his captors and is released by Zhuge Liang when he asks for his freedom. He is later sent to reinforce Shakou after Ma Dai crosses Lu River and kills Mangyachang.
After Meng Huo’s second capture and return, Ahui Nan is killed to prevent any possible defections to Zhuge Liang.
A Hui Nan
A character in the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms and its derivative works.
A Hui Nan is a character in the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms and its derivative works. He is a senior general under the Nanman King Meng Huo , holding the title of Third Cave Marshal. Along with others like Dong Tu Na, he served as reinforcements for Meng Huo but was captured. After being released by Zhuge Liang , he went to battle again but was scolded for having no sense of shame, causing him to retreat with a flushed face. Later, together with Dong Tu Na, he captured Meng Huo and presented him to the Shu army. However, after weighing the importance between the two of them and Meng Huo, Zhuge Liang betrayed them, released Meng Huo, and they were subsequently killed by Meng Huo.
Creation Background
A Hui Nan is a fictional character in the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms and its derivative works, with no historical record in official histories. Some viewpoints suggest that his name, along with the names of Meng Huo ‘s other two friends Wutu Gu and King Duosi , may have served as inspiration for modern creations.2
In Romance of the Three Kingdoms , A Hui Nan is portrayed as the Third Cave Marshal under the Nanman chieftain Meng Huo . During Zhuge Liang ‘s southern expedition, he, along with Dong Tu Na and others, went into battle as reinforcements but was captured by the Shu army. Zhuge Liang, believing that winning hearts and minds is the supreme strategy, treated him with wine, food, and clothing before releasing him. Later, due to Meng Huo’s suspicion of his betrayal, A Hui Nan was deceived and killed by Meng Huo together with Dong Tu Na.3
Character Profile
A Hui Nan is not recorded in history and is a character in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms . He is a subordinate of the Nanman chieftain Meng Huo. In the original Romance of the Three Kingdoms, A Hui Nan is described as ‘wielding two steel blades’ and ‘his bravery is unmatched’. In the derivative game Sanguosha, A Hui Nan appears as a general, and his skill is ‘Jueman’, the effect of which is related to the usage of basic cards.
Role Experience
A Hui Nan was the Third Cave Marshal under the Nanman king Meng Huo . During Zhuge Liang ‘s southern campaign, he, along with Dong Tu Na and Jin Huan San Jie, divided their forces into three routes to confront the Shu army. The Shu army employed an ambush tactic, and A Hui Nan, together with Dong Tu Na, was captured by Zhang Ni and Zhang Yi . Zhuge Liang, prioritizing winning over their hearts, released both of them. After his release, A Hui Nan once informed Zhuge Liang of the secret to crossing the Lu River, which was to avoid the miasma. Later, Meng Huo ordered A Hui Nan to lead troops to guard Shakou.3
Grateful for Zhuge Liang ‘s mercy in sparing their lives and having been insulted by the Shu army during battle, A Hui Nan and Dong Tu Na conspired to betray Meng Huo , capturing him and presenting him to Zhuge Liang. However, to completely win over Meng Huo’s loyalty, Zhuge Liang released him. After Meng Huo returned to his camp, he devised a scheme to lure Dong Tu Na and A Hui Nan to his tent and had them killed.1
In the TV series Romance of The Three Kingdoms , the characters Dong Tu Na and A Hui Nan do not die; they appear in the background after Meng Huo ‘s surrender in episode 67.
Character Relationships
A Hui Nan is a fictional Nanman character in the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms . His core relationships revolve around the Nanman King Meng Huo , his colleague Dong Tu Na, and the Shu Han chancellor Zhuge Liang . As a subordinate of Meng Huo, his fate was closely tied to that of Dong Tu Na; together they experienced the tragic process of being captured, released, betraying, and ultimately being killed. His interaction with Zhuge Liang was one of enmity, involving capture and release.3
A Hui Nan was a senior general under the Nanman King Meng Huo , serving as the Third Cave Marshal. During the campaign of the seven captures of Meng Huo, Meng Huo once dispatched A Hui Nan to lead troops and guard Shakou. Later, because A Hui Nan and Dong Tu Na had been released by Zhuge Liang , Meng Huo suspected the two of treason. He devised a plan to lure them to his main camp and had them killed.3
Dong Tu Na was an important colleague of A Hui Nan. When Zhuge Liang launched his southern campaign, the two of them went to war together as reinforcements for Meng Huo , commanding the left and right flanks respectively. During the battle, they were captured by Shu army generals Zhang Ni and Zhang Yi using an ambush. After being captured, they were both released by Zhuge Liang. Ultimately, their joint plot to capture Meng Huo and offer him to the Shu army was exposed, and they were both killed by Meng Huo.3
Zhuge Liang was the leader of the opposing force against A Hui Nan. After A Hui Nan and Dong Tu Na were captured, Zhuge Liang, adhering to the strategy that “winning hearts is the best strategy,” had their bonds removed, bestowed them with food, wine, and clothing, and released them to return to their respective caves. After being released, A Hui Nan once revealed to Zhuge Liang the secret of avoiding toxic vapors when crossing the Lu River. However, when A Hui Nan and Dong Tu Na captured Meng Huo to offer his surrender, Zhuge Liang, aiming to completely win over Meng Huo’s heart, chose to release Meng Huo. This indirectly led to A Hui Nan’s death.3
Derivative Depictions
Game Depictions
Conquest
He protects Lady Zhurong, the fiancée of Meng Huo, infiltrates the Central Plains to observe the situation, and joins the fourth-party organization Qiuyun Mountain Stronghold, waiting for an opportunity. Location: Wolf Stronghold Bloodbath Instance.