I think there is some weight to the idea of Xiahou Yuan's descendants (mostly Xiahou Wei's) being associated with the Simas resulting in a lesser historical record for Dun compared to Yuan. And I still wonder who Xiahou Xian 獻 was - there seems to be a gap in the history there. That said, Dun's descendants are mentioned in records, and Xiahou Xuan's fate isn't hidden, so maybe there's nothing too much missing. As a right-hand man, Dun was probably less obvious and perhaps purposefully more discreet in his achievements.
Unqualified Appraisal 5: Xiàhóu Dūn
Thanks, a good read as always.
I think there is some weight to the idea of Xiahou Yuan's descendants (mostly Xiahou Wei's) being associated with the Simas resulting in a lesser historical record for Dun compared to Yuan. And I still wonder who Xiahou Xian 獻 was - there seems to be a gap in the history there. That said, Dun's descendants are mentioned in records, and Xiahou Xuan's fate isn't hidden, so maybe there's nothing too much missing. As a right-hand man, Dun was probably less obvious and perhaps purposefully more discreet in his achievements.