Pan Shusi

Pan Shusi (Chinese: 潘叔嗣; ?–956) was a military figure of Ma Chu who was killed by Zhou Xingfeng.

[1] In May 954, the first year of the Xiande (显德) era of Guo Wei of the Later Zhou, Pan was appointed as the envoy (团练使 tuanlianshi) of Yue Prefecture (Hunan).

[1] In February 956 (3rd year of Xiande), Pan Shusi attacked Langzhou and executed Wang Kui outside Wuling city (武陵县).

[1] People suggested to Zhou that Pan Shusi be appointed as military envoy of the Wu'an Jiedushi (武安军节度使).

So for the time being, Zhou would demote Pan to a lower rank of marching commander (行军司马).

The Wu'an army stayed behind (留后) and reported to the Later Zhou court, with Pan Shusi as the marching commander.

Zhou sent envoys to greet Pan on the road, and they expressed condolences and exchanged pleasantries.

The chief commander Wang Kui made an exception and appointed Pan as tuanlianshi.