Shao Xu (died c. 321), courtesy name Sizu, was a military general and warlord of the Jin dynasty (266–420).
He was a simple man but was ambitious and keen on reading a wide range of history texts and astronomy.
Shao Xu later joined Gou Xi's army, and where he was ordered to defend Qinshui County.
[1] As conflict in the north intensifies, Shao Xu decided to quit his position and return to his hometown.
The Youzhou warlord, Wang Jun acknowledged him and appointed him General of Pacification and Collection and Prefect of Leling.
Shao Xu would welcome refugees displaced by the ongoing war into his territory, making him rather popular among his people.
Shao Xu sent Liu Yin to meet with Sima Rui and declare himself a vassal of Jin.
Shi Le besieged Shao Xu but reinforcements from Duan Pidi forced him to break the siege.
[5] The following year in 317, Shao Xu was one of the many warlords who tried to get Sima Rui to declare himself emperor, but this was met with rejection.
Liu Yin, who was still in the south, upon hearing that Shao Xu was under attack, begged Sima Rui to send reinforcements and save him.
Shi Le respected Shao Xu's loyalty, so he freed him from captivity and appointed him Attendant Officer of the Household Gentlemen.
Shi Le also issued a policy to his generals to always present him a captured official that they deemed worthy because of Shao Xu's defiance.