Jia Xiu was the individual who recommended Guo Jia to Cao Cao as a highly capable advisor.
Jia Xiu's foresight and recognition of talent were instrumental in bringing Guo Jia into Cao Cao's service, where Guo Jia would go on to become one of Cao Cao's most trusted and brilliant strategists.
Jia Xiu's Connection to Guo Jia
Beyond the initial recommendation, Jia Xiu maintained a relationship with Guo Jia, even engaging with him during challenging times. For instance:
- Jia Xiu was the original recommender who presented Guo Jia as a capable advisor to Cao Cao.
- He also notably interacted with Guo Jia when the latter was struggling with his illness, even playfully goading him to encourage action despite his condition.
This indicates Jia Xiu's deep understanding of Guo Jia's abilities and character, which undoubtedly contributed to his strong recommendation to Cao Cao.
