Gaius Avidius Cassius vs Wen Qin

Gaius Avidius Cassius, as governor of Syria, was dispatched to Egypt to suppress the Bucolic revolt. He defeated the rebel forces, restoring Roman authority and securing the grain supply for Rome.

Upon hearing a false report of Marcus Aurelius's death, Avidius Cassius was proclaimed emperor by his legions in Syria. He accepted the title and took control of the eastern provinces, including Egypt, initiating a brief rebellion.

After a reign of three months, Avidius Cassius was assassinated by a centurion. His death ended the rebellion, and the Senate condemned his memory. Marcus Aurelius, however, spared Cassius's family and destroyed his correspondence to avoid further conflict.

Wen Qin and Guanqiu Jian rebelled against Sima Shi in Shouchun. They opposed Sima's usurpation of power. Sima Shi personally led forces against them. The rebellion collapsed when Guanqiu Jian was killed and Wen Qin fled to Wu, leaving his family behind.

Wen Qin joined Zhuge Dan's rebellion against Sima Zhao, bringing his forces to Shouchun. He had previously rebelled against Sima Shi in 255 and fled to Wu. His participation added experienced troops to the rebellion but also created internal tensions.

During the siege of Shouchun, Zhuge Dan suspected Wen Qin of disloyalty and executed him. This act demoralized the defenders and weakened the rebellion. Wen Qin's sons then defected to Sima Zhao, contributing to the rebellion's collapse.