Historical celebrities with the surname Kuai include Kuai Yue, Kuai Liang, Kuai Zheng, etc.
1. Kuai Yue: A famous politician and sage of the Chu State during the Spring and Autumn Period, known as the "Weapon of the Chu State". Kuai Yue (? - 214), whose courtesy name was Yidu, was from Zhonglu, Xiangyang (southwest of Xiangyang, Hubei Province today). He was a figure in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and was the younger brother of Kuai Liang in the novel. Originally a subordinate of Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou, he helped Liu Biao eradicate the clan thieves (an armed group composed of clan and village relationships) in Jingzhou when he first took office. After Liu Biao died of illness, he and Liu Cong surrendered to Cao Cao, and later served as Guang Luxun.
2. Kuai Liang: A famous writer and politician in the Han Dynasty. He once held important positions such as the servant of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and the prince's young master. Kuai (kuǎi) Liang, courtesy name Zirou, was born in Zhonglu, Xiangyang. Returned to Liu Biao. Kuai Liang set the political direction for Liu Biao to appease Jingchu and assisted him in his career. He was praised by Liu Biao as "Yong Ji's Theory". After that, Kuai Liang was promoted to chief secretary (bù) by Liu Biao.
3. Kuai Zheng: A famous scholar and thinker during the Tang Dynasty. He once wrote the book "Kuai Zi", which is a classic of ancient Chinese political science and philosophy.
4. Kuai Tong: Kuai Tong (year of birth and death unknown) was a debater in the late Qin and early Han dynasties. Fanyang (now Gucheng Town, Dingxing County, Hebei Province) was born in Qi. His real name was Che. He was recorded as "Kuaitong" in "Historical Records" and "Hanshu" because he avoided the name taboo of Liu Che, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. Kuai Tong was an unparalleled debater and was good at stating interests. He once served as Han Xin's counselor and proposed strategies to destroy Qi and divide the world into three parts. After Han Xin's death, Kuai Tong was captured by Liu Bang and released, and later became a guest of Prime Minister Cao Shen.
5. Kuai Daolian: Kuai Daolian (1622-1705), courtesy name Xiruo and later nickname Danju, was a calligrapher, painter, and writer during the Qing Dynasty. A native of Mianyang, Sichuan (now Tongzi, Chongqing). Kuai Daolian is proficient in calligraphy, seal cutting, painting and other art forms. His representative works include "Cangjian Mountain House Picture" and so on. His calligraphy is powerful and vivid, and he is known as the "God of Calligraphy in the Qing Dynasty". He lived in seclusion many times throughout his life and never took any pride in his official position. His artistic achievements play an important role in the history of Chinese calligraphy and painting.
The origin of the surname
The surname Kuai is a surname in China, and there are many theories about its origin. One theory is that the surname Kuai originated from the name of an ancient tribe, "Kuai Country", and later evolved into a surname. Another theory is that the surname Kuai originated from the Xia Dynasty before the Shang Dynasty. Legend has it that there was a doctor named Kuai Chi of the King of Xia at that time. He was good at politics and military affairs and won many battles for the King of Xia. After the Xia Queen clan destroyed Xia, Kuai Kuai's descendants began to use "Kuai" as their surname.