Xu Jing (c.late 140s[4] - September or October 222),[1] courtesy name Wenxiu, was a Chinese politician of the state of Shu Han in the early Three Kingdoms period of China.
[5] After Liu Bei was declared himself emperor and established the Shu Han state on 15 May 221, he appointed Xu Jing as Minister over the Masses, an office ranking just below Imperial Chancellor (held by Zhuge Liang).
[6] Xu Jing died in September or October 222, after holding office for about 16 months.
Despite their different allegiances, the three frequently exchanged warm letters with Xu Jing, reminiscing about the past.
[8] Chen Zhi was a maternal grandson of an elder brother of Xu Jing.