Zhao Gui

Zhao Gui (died 2 April 557), courtesy name Yuangui or Yuanbao, Xianbei name Yifu Gui, was a military general of the Northern Wei, Western Wei and Northern Zhou during the Northern and Southern dynasties period. He was a key supporter of Yuwen Tai, recommending him to become Heba Yue's successor in leading the generals of Guanzhong. Under the Western Wei, he partook in several battles against the Eastern Wei, and despite his mixed record on the battlefield, he was eventually made into one of the Eight Zhuguo (八柱國). After the establishment of the Northern Zhou, Zhao Gui came into conflict with the regent, Yuwen Hu and conspired with Dugu Xin to kill him, but was caught and executed.