Deng Ai

Deng Ai (197-264),courtesy name Shizai, was a military general of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.

Early career

Deng Ai was originally from Yi Yang county Ji Yang Xian. He lost his father when he was young and moved to Ru Nan county after Cao Cao capture Jing Zhou. At 12 years old, Deng Ai accompanied his mother to Ying Chuan county. its reported that Deng Ai had a habit of stuttering and thus was given only a lowly post in charge of guarding the farmland. It was said that whenever he saw a hill or wide valley, he would immediately size up the best places to store grain and position troops, which resulted Subsequently, Deng Ai was promoted to be a minor administrative officer. During a trip to the court. Soon afterwards His talent was recognized by Sima Yi, who recommended him to take up greater appointments and immediately transfer him to his department.

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