(155-220) or Emperor Wu of Wei. Cao Cao was a statesman, militarist, and poet during the Three Kingdoms period. Cao Cao was a native of Qiao, Peiguo (present-day Bo County, Anhui Province), and at the age of 20, he was promoted to the rank of "filial piety" and served as a lieutenant in the northern part of Luoyang, and as a magistrate in Dunqiu. During the Yellow Turbans Uprising, he rose to the rank of Cavalry Captain. He built up his private army when he was fighting against Dong Zhuo, and was strengthened by the suppression of the Yellow Turbans in Qingxu. In the first year of Jian'an (196), he welcomed Emperor Xian to Dushu (east of Xuchang, Henan Province), and "held the son of heaven in command of his vassals". He practiced the use of cantonment and saved up military funds. He killed Lu Bu and Yuan Shao and unified the north. In the thirteenth year of Jian'an, he was promoted to the position of prime minister and led his division southward, which was defeated by the coalition army of Sun Quan and Liu Bei at Red Cliff. He employed people based on merit, suppressed the powerful and strengthened the centralized power. In the fifth year of Jian'an, he was crowned King of Wei. Lu organized the development of the cantonments, repaired the water conservancy, and reformed the tax system, which led to the development of the production. He recruited talents, suppressed annexation and strengthened centralized power, and established a dynastic situation with Shu and Wu. Later, his son Cao Pi became the emperor and was posthumously honored as Emperor Wu. He was an expert in the art of war, and wrote Sun Tzu's Brief Explanation and The Essentials of War. He was also a good poet.
Cao Pi
(187-226) was Emperor Wen of Wei (220-226). He was the second son of Cao Cao. In the twenty-second year of Jian'an (217), he was established as the crown prince. When Cao Cao died in the twenty-fifth year (220), he assumed the throne as King of Wei and became prime minister. In October of the same year, he abrogated Emperor Xian of Han and established the Cao Wei regime, which was renamed Huangchu, with Luoyang as its capital. During his reign, he implemented the "Nine Ranks" system, which stipulated that the rank of an official was determined by the rank of his family, thus establishing the political privileges of the gentry and scholarly clans, and gaining the support of the big families. He was fond of literature and took writing as his business, and his book "Canonical Essays" was an important work in literary criticism. Thesis" is an early work on literary criticism, which has a certain status in the history of Chinese literature.
Liu Bei
(161-223) The founder of Shu Han (221-1223) during the Three Kingdoms. Liu Bei was a native of Zhuo County, Zhuo County (now Hebei). He was a descendant of Liu Sheng, King of Zhongshan Jing of the Western Han Dynasty. As a child, he used to sell shoes and weave mats for a living. He made friends with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he participated in the suppression of the Yellow Turbans Uprising and became an officer of Anxi. He joined Gongsun Zan, Tao Qian, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and Liu Biao. He once asked Zhuge Liang to come out to the mountain, and later got his assistance, and his power became stronger. In 208 A.D., he adopted Zhuge Liang's strategy, and defeated Cao Cao at Red Cliff in conjunction with Sun Quan***, and occupied Jingzhou. He then seized Yizhou and Hanzhong. After entering Yizhou, he married Wu Yi, a powerful member of the Dongzhou landlord group, and suppressed the powerful, so that the Shu Han regime was gradually consolidated. In 221 A.D., he became the emperor of Shu Han, with the capital at Chengdu, the state name Han, and the year name Zhangwu. In the following year, he led a large army eastward along the river to attack Wu, but was defeated in the Battle of Wu-Shu Yiling, and died of illness after leading the remnants of his army back to Baidi City.
Liu Chan
(207-271) Later lord of the Three Kingdoms Shu Han (223-263). Character Gongshi, nickname Ah Dou. Liu Bei's son. At the beginning of his reign, Zhuge Liang assisted him in government. When Liang died, he favored Huang Hao, a eunuch, and the dynasty was corrupted. In the first year of Yanxing (263), he surrendered to Wei and was named Duke of Anle.
Sun Quan
(182-252) was the Great Emperor of Wu. He was the founder of the state of Wu in the Three Kingdoms. His father Jian was the governor of Changsha, and his brother Ce was a member of the Jianghuai family, which held six counties in the eastern part of the Yangtze River. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he succeeded his brother in taking possession of Jiangdong, and governed his territories with the assistance of Lu Su and Zhou Yu. In the thirteenth year of Jian'an (208), he united with Liu Bei and defeated Cao Cao at Red Cliff. Later, he defeated Liu Bei in the Battle of Yiling. In the first year of Huanglong (229), he became the emperor in Wuchang (present-day Echeng, Hubei), with the state name Wu. Soon moved the capital to Jianye (Nanjing). Sent a fleet of ships to sail to Yizhou (present-day Taiwan). He set up agricultural officials and practiced cantonment to develop production. However, the people continued to rise up in revolt due to the burdensome labor and severe criminal laws.
Yuan Shao
(??????????????????????????????) -202) was one of the ruling clans at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Yuan Shao was a native of Ruyang, Ru Nan (present-day southwest of Shangshui, Henan Province). He came from a noble family of four generations and three dukes. He helped He Jin in his plot to kill the eunuchs, and when He was killed due to the leakage of information, he killed all the eunuchs. When Dong Zhuo entered the capital and became a dictator, he fled to Jizhou (present-day south-central Hebei) and called for the suppression of Zhuo. Later, he occupied four states of Hebei, Qing (northeast of Shandong), You (today's north of Hebei), and He (today's Shanxi) in the chaos of warlords, and had hundreds of thousands of elite troops, which made him powerful. He was defeated by Cao Cao in the Battle of Guandu in the fifth year of Jian'an (200), and died soon afterward.
Yuan Shu
(???????????????????????????????) -199) One of the ruling clans at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was a native of Ruyang in Ru Nan (northwest of present-day Shangshui, Henan Province). He came from a family of four generations and three dukes, and was the younger brother of Yuan
Shao. In the beginning, he was a general of the Huben Zhonglang (虎贲中郎將). When Dong Zhuo took over, he fled to Nanyang (present-day Henan Province), where he held onto his land. After being attacked by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, he led the rest of his people to Yangzhou (between the Yangtze River and the lower reaches of the Huai River). In the second year of Jian'an (197), he was proclaimed emperor in Shouchun (present-day Shouxian County, Anhui Province). He was founded under the name of Zhongjia (仲家). After being defeated by Lu Bu and
Cao Cao, he tried to join Yuan Tan (son of Yuan Shao), but died of illness. During the period of his rule, he raided the people's money and was extremely extravagant. As a result, the soldiers were frozen and starved, the people ate each other, and the Jianghuai region was devastated.
Gongsun Zan
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Gongsun Zan
(? -199) was one of the most dominant rulers at the end of Eastern Han Dynasty. He was a native of Lingzhi (present-day Qian'an South, Hebei Province) in western Liaoning Province. At the beginning, he was the Chief Historian of Liaodong Subordinate State. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he fought against the Xianbei and Umaru, and was promoted to the rank of Zhonglang General. Afterwards, he was a warlord in Youzhou, where he fought against Yuan Shao and Liu Yu for many years. He participated in the suppression of the Yellow Turban Revolt. In the fourth year of Jian'an (199), he was defeated by Yuan Shao and committed suicide.
Zhang Xiu
(??????????????????????????????) -207) was one of the most powerful warriors at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was a native of Wuwei Zuli (present-day Gansu Jingyuan West). He was a nephew of Zhang Ji, a general of Dong Zhuo, who died leading his troops to Wanyuan
Cheng (present-day Nanyang, Henan Province), where he joined forces with Liu Biao. After surrendering to Cao Cao, he rebelled for a time, but surrendered again when Cao Cao conquered Yuan Shao. He was appointed General Yangwu. He was rewarded for his efforts in the battle of Guandu, and was moved to the position of General of Qiang Breaking. In the twelfth year of Jian'an (207), he died before he reached Wuhuan.
Tao Qian
(132-194) was one of the ruling generals at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was a native of Danyang (present-day Dangtu East, Anhui Province). He served as Xuzhou's general and suppressed the Yellow Turban Army. Later
he became the herdsman of Xuzhou, which had a stronghold on present-day southeastern Shandong and northern Jiangsu. He was defeated by Cao Cao at Pengcheng in 193, and died of illness in the following year as a result of Cao Cao's eastern expedition.
Liu Biao
(142-208) A local leader at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Liu Biao was a native of Gaoping, Shanyang (northeast of present-day Yutai, Shandong). A distant branch of the imperial family. In 190 A.D.
Accumulated the post of Assassin of Jingzhou, and later became the pastor of Jingzhou, which is located in present-day Hunan and Hubei. He took a wait-and-see attitude towards the warlords and did little damage to the area under his rule. He died after a long illness, and his son, Zi Qiong, surrendered to Cao 操.
Liu Zhang
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Liu Zhang
(? -219) was one of the leaders of the local forces at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was a native of Jingling in Jiangxia (northwest of Tianmen in present-day Hubei Province). His name was Jiyu (季玉). He succeeded his father, Liu Yan, as the pastor of Yizhou, and held the territory of Sichuan and Shu. In the sixteenth year of Jian'an (211), he welcomed Liu Bei into Shu, and was sent to attack Zhang Lu. When Liu Bei returned to attack Chengdu, he opened the city and surrendered, and was placed in Public Security of Southern County. Jian'an twenty-four years (219 years), Sun Quan killed Guan Yu, took Jingzhou, and appointed him as Yizhou pastor, stationed at Zigui, soon died of illness.
Lv Bu
(?? - 198) was a general at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty.
Lü Bu (吕布
(? -198) was a general at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Character Fengxian, Wuhuan (now northwest of Baotou, Inner Mongolia). He was good at riding and archery, and was known as the "Flying General". He killed Ding Yuan, the assassin of Bingzhou, and joined Dong Zhuo, who made him a cavalry lieutenant and swore to be his father's son. Later, he was promoted to the rank of general of Zhonglang (中郎将). He also worked with Wang Yun to murder Dong Zhuo. He became General of Fenwei and was named Marquis of Wen. He was the first general of Xuzhou. In 198, he was captured and killed by Cao Cao in Xiapi (northwest of Suining, Jiangsu Province).
Guo Jia
(170-207) Cao Cao's strategist. He was a native of Yangzhai, Yingchuan (present-day Yuxian, Henan). He first served under Yuan Shao, but later returned to Cao Cao, where he served as a military strategist and priest,
and was highly regarded for his intellect. Before the Battle of Guandu, he analyzed the army's inertia and concluded that Cao would surely win. He died at the age of 38, after 11 years of campaigning and planning.
Xun Yu
(163-212) Cao Cao's strategist during the Three Kingdoms period. He was a native of Yingyang, Yingchuan (present-day Xuchang, Henan Province). He was the grandson of Xun Shu, a famous scholar at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. In the first year of Emperor Xian's reign (189), he was promoted to the rank of filial piety scholar, and was given the title of Palace Guardian. After abandoning his post during Dong Zhuo's rebellion, he led his clan to take refuge in Hebei, where he clung to Yuan Shao, and later joined Cao Cao as a minister. In the first year of Jian'an's reign (196), he helped Cao Cao formulate a plan to welcome Emperor Xian to Xu. Soon after, he became the Minister of State for Cao Cao, and was involved in planning military and political affairs. He analyzed the situation for Cao Cao at the Battle of Guandu and
advised Cao Cao to hold fast and wait for changes. He was awarded the title of Marquis of Banzai Ting and later became the Minister of Jizhou. At the end of his career, he opposed Cao Cao's claim to be the Duke of Wei and died of fear. He was killed by Cao Cao.
Xun You
(157-214) Cao Cao's strategist. He was a native of Yingyang, Yingchuan (present-day Xuchang, Henan). He was a nephew of Xun Yu. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, when He Jin was in power, he was appointed Minister of the Yellow Gate. Soon after, he was arrested and imprisoned for plotting to kill Dong Zhuo. Released after Zhuo's death, he was recruited by Cao Cao as a governor of Runan, and later served as his military advisor in the conquests of Zhang Xiu, Lu Bu, and Yuan Shao, and was regarded by Cao Cao as his master of counsel. After the founding of the state of Wei, he was appointed as a minister. He died of illness on the way to conquer Sun Quan.
Xiahoudun
(?????????????????????????????) -220) was a general of the Three Kingdoms state of Wei. He was a native of Qiao, Peiguo (present-day Bo County, Anhui Province). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he rose from Cao Cao as an aide-de-camp, and later became a lieutenant and governor of Dong County. He was later promoted to the rank of Lieutenant of the Eastern Counties, and then to the rank of governor of Chenliu and Jiyin, where he fought against Lü Bu and Yuan Shao. He once cut off the Tai Shou water to make a reservoir, and then he was burdened with the soil and urged his generals to plant rice. After returning from the expedition against Sun Quan, he was appointed as a former general. When Cao Pi became the king of Wei, he was appointed as a general, but he died a few months later.
Xia Hou Yuan
(?? -219) was a great general of the State of Wei in the Three Kingdoms.
Xia Hou Yuan (夏候渊
(? -219) was a general of the Three Kingdoms of Wei. Xia Hou Yuan (夏候渊)
（-219）was a general of the Three Kingdoms state of Wei. He was the younger brother of Xiahou Dun. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he accompanied Cao Cao in his campaign.
He fought against Yuan Shao and Han Sui, and against Ma Chao, and became a general of the army, and was rewarded with the title of "Bo Chang Ting" (博昌亭候). Later, he was appointed general of the army and was awarded the title of Bochang Ting. Afterwards, he pacified the Qiangs in the right of Longyang, and accompanied the expedition against Zhang Lu.
(215) He was appointed as the General of the West (a cloud of generals), guarding Hanzhong. In the 24th year of Jian'an, he fought with Liu Bei, and was beheaded by Liu's general, Huang Zhong, in front of the battlefield.
Xiahou Xuan
(209-254) A native of Qiao Qiao (present-day Bo County, Anhui Province) in the Three Kingdoms. His name was Taichu. Xia Hou Yuan was the grandson of Xia Hou Yuan and the aunt of General Cao Shuang of Wei. At the beginning of the Zheng Shi (240-249), when Shuang was in charge of the government, he became General of the West, and assumed the post of military governor of Yong and Liangzhou. When Shuang was executed, he became disillusioned, and in the sixth year of Jia Ping (254), he plotted with Li Feng and other officials to execute Sima Shi and seize his power in the state of Wei, but was killed when the matter was disclosed. He was a leader of early metaphysics, and wrote Xia Houxuan ji (The Collected Works of Xia Houxuan), which is anonymous today.
Cao Ren
(168-223) A general of the Three Kingdoms state of Wei. He was a native of Qiao, Peiguo (present-day Bo County, Anhui Province). He was a cousin of Cao Cao. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he revolted with Cao Cao and fought against Yuan Shu, Tao Qian, Lu Bu and Zhang Xiu. In the Battle of Guandu, he divided his army to attack Yuan Shao's generals and cut off his grain. After the battle of Guandu, he divided his army to attack Yuan Shao's other generals and cut off their grain and cereals. Later, after leveling Jingzhou, he was appointed as General of the South and stayed in Jiangling,
to resist Zhou Yu of Wu. He then attacked Ma Chao, and broke the Weinan. In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an (219), he defended Fancheng against Guan Yu. Cao Pi became the throne, worshiped the great general, moved to the grand secretary. He died of illness in the fourth year of Huangchu (223).
Cao Hong
(?? -232) was a great general of the State of Wei in the Three Kingdoms. -232) was a general of the State of Wei in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Qiao Qiao (present-day Bo County, Anhui Province) in the State of Pei. He was a cousin of Cao Cao. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he accompanied Cao Cao in his campaign. When Cao Cao was defeated by Dong Zhuo's general Xu Rong, he brought his family's army of more than 1,000 soldiers and thousands of recruits to meet Cao Cao and revitalized Cao Cao's army. He also fought against Zhang Miao and Lu Bu, and against Liu Biao in a separate attack. At the time of Emperor Wendi (Cao Pi), he was promoted to the rank of Hussar General.
Zhang Liao
(169-222) A great general of Wei in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Ma Yi, Yanmen (present-day Shuo County, Shanxi). His name was Wenyuan (文遠). At the end of the Han Dynasty, he was subordinate to Dong Zhuo (董卓), who returned to Lu Bu (吕布), and later surrendered to Cao Cao (曹操). He was a general in the army of Yuan Tan, Yuan Shang, and Wuhuan, and was successful in many battles. In 215, when Sun Quan attacked Hefei, he and Li Dian,
Le Jin and other troops were deployed to resist the attack. He recruited 800 soldiers to fight against Sun Quan's army, and was promoted to the rank of General of the East. When Emperor Wen became the throne, he was appointed as the former general. Later, he led the army to attack Wu again, but he died of illness in the army.
Xu Huang
General of Wei in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Yang, Hedong (now southeast of Hongdong County, Shanxi). He was a cavalry captain at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was a cavalry captain at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. He survived the rebellions of Li Cat and Guo Si, and returned to Cao Cao after dedicating himself to the Emperor
. He fought against Lu Bu and Liu Bei, defeated Yan Liang and Wen Pu, and fought against Yuan Shao and Yuan Tan. Later, he and Xiahou Yuan rejected Liu Bei at Yangping (northwest of Guanxian County, present-day Shandong Province),
and defeated Guan Yu and lifted the siege of Fancheng and Xiangyang. When Emperor Wen ascended to the throne, he was promoted to the rank of Right General. He died during the reign of Emperor Ming.
Li Dian
(174-209) was a native of Shanyang Juye (present-day Shandong) in the Three Kingdoms. His character Mancheng was first used to suppress the Yellow Turbans with thousands of guests from Cao Cao's army. Later, he fought against Yuan
Ju, Yuan Shao and their sons Tan and Shang. He once led his clan and troops to carry grain and silk for the army, and also resisted Liu Bei with Xiahou Dun and others. He was appointed as a general and moved to the position of General of Breaking Captives. Afterwards, he and Zhang Liao and Le Jin defeated Sun Quan's attack on Hefei.
Xu Zhu
The general of Cao Wei in the Third State. He was a native of Qiao (present-day Bo County, Anhui Province). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he gathered thousands of clans and built a wall to protect himself. Later, he returned to Cao Cao and was appointed to the hostel. He fought for Zhang Xiu, Yuan Shao, and Ma Chao, and was later promoted to General of Wuwei after being promoted to Lieutenant General of Wuwei. He was called "Tiger Idiot" for his bravery in battle. He died during the reign of Emperor Ming.
Zhang He
(??? -231) was a general of Cao Wei in the Third State. -231) was a general of Cao Wei in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Cang County, Hebei Province (present-day Renqiu North, Hebei). He was recruited by Han Fu to suppress the Yellow Turbans, but was defeated by Fu and returned to Yuan Shao as a Lieutenant General of Ningguo. In the battle of Gongdu, he rebelled and surrendered to Cao Cao. In the battle of Gongdu, he rebelled and surrendered to Cao Cao. He defeated Ma Chao and Han Sui, conquered Zhang Lu, and defended Hanzhong against Liu Bei with Xiahou Yuan. He served in Wei as General Fei and General Che Cavalry. Ming Emperor, led the army west to resist Zhuge Liang, defeated Ma Su in Jie Ting (in present-day Gansu Qin'an northwest). After Zhuge Liang again out of Qishan,
He and Liang battle in Mumen (in present-day Gansu Tianshui territory) in the flying vectors died. He was good at fighting and anticipating the enemy's victory, and was feared by the enemy.
Yu Ban
(??????) was a member of the Tai Shan (Taishan) clan of the Three Kingdoms.
Yu Ban
(? -221) was a native of Taishan Ju Ping of the Three Kingdoms (southwest of present-day Tai'an, Shandong Province). He was a native of Kuping, Taishan, in the Three Kingdoms. He was first attached to Bao Xin to suppress the Yellow Turban Army. Later returned to Cao Cao. He was a military commander
Horse and trap lieutenant. He fought against the Yellow Turbans, Lu Bu, Zhang Xiu, and Yuan Shao. General Hu Wei (虎威将军). At that time, he and Zhang Liao, Zhang He, and Xu Huang were all famous generals. In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an (219), Cao Ren and Guan Yu, a general of Shu, fought against each other at Fancheng. He led his troops to help in the battle, but when the Han River flooded, he drowned his seven troops and surrendered to Guan Yu. Later, Sun Quan captured Jingzhou and returned it to Wu. After Cao Pi (Emperor Wen) took over the throne, he was sent back to Wei. Pi was humiliated by having him draw a picture of his surrender, and he died of shame.
Zhong Yao
(151-230) Minister of Wei of the Three Kingdoms, calligrapher. He was a native of Changsha, Yingchuan (present-day Changge, Henan Province). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he was a minister of the Yellow Gate, but in the wake of the rebellion of Li Cat and Guo Si, he dedicated the emperor to Cao Cao. Later, he became a lieutenant of the Imperial Household of Cao Cao, holding the section of the army of Guanzhong, and managing Guanzhong for Cao Cao, so that he would not have to worry about the west.
Cao Pi was appointed as a court captain in the Han Dynasty, and suggested replacing the death penalty with corporal punishment, which was not accepted. He was moved to the position of lieutenant. When Emperor Ming ascended to the throne, he was promoted to the title of Dingling Waiter, and moved to the title of Cao Fu. He was called "Zhong Taifu"
Fu in the world. He practiced calligraphy under the masters of Cao Xi, Cai Yong, and Liu De Sheng, taking advantage of all the strengths, and was especially good at the official script and the regular script. With Wang Xizhi and called "Zhong Wang". Authenticity is not transmitted, today's transmission of the Song since the French paste engraving, are based on the Jin, the Tang copy of the book.
Shi Ma Yi
(179-251) A powerful official of the Three Kingdoms Wei. He was a native of Wenxian County, Hanoi (west of present-day Wenxian County, Henan Province). He served as Cao Cao's chief official, and was later credited by Cao Pi. He was a general during the reign of Emperor Ming of Wei, and was often in opposition to Zhuge Liang. When Cao Fang succeeded to the throne, he and Cao Shuang*** assisted in the government. In the first year of Jia Ping (249), he killed Shuang and monopolized the state affairs. After his grandson Sima Yan became emperor, he was honored as Emperor Xuan.
Sima Shi
(208-255) A powerful official of Wei in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Wenxian County in Hanoi (west of present-day Wenxian County, Henan Province). He succeeded his father, Sima Yi, as a general and specialized in state administration.
In the sixth year of Jia Ping (254), he abrogated the Wei Emperor Cao Fang and established Cao Feng. He died of illness in the following year. Later, his nephew Sima Yan founded the Jin Dynasty and was honored as Emperor Jing.
Shi Ma Zhao
(211-265) A powerful official of the Three Kingdoms Wei. He was a native of Wenxian County in Hanoi (west of present-day Wenxian County, Henan Province). He succeeded his brother Sima Shi as a general, and he was a general of the state,
plotting to replace Wei, which was known as "Sima Zhao's heart is well known to all" (Cao Fen, the emperor of Wei). In the fifth year of Ganluo (260), he killed Cao Fen and re-installed Cao Huan. In the fourth year of Jingyuan (263), he conquered Shu Han and claimed the title of Duke of Jin and later became the King of Jin. A few months after his death, his son Sima Yan became the Emperor of Wei, and posthumously honored him as Emperor Wen.
Cao Shuang
(?????) was a minister of Cao Wei. -249) Minister of Cao Wei and a member of the royal family, nephew of Cao Cao. He was a native of Qiao Qiao (present-day Bo County, Anhui Province) in the Three Kingdoms. His name was Zhao Bo, and he was once a general of Wuwei. On the deathbed of Emperor Ming of Wei, he was reappointed as a general, and was appointed by the same imperial decree as Sima Yi to assist in the government of Cao Wei. When Cao Fang came to the throne, he was given the title of "Counselor-in-Chief", "Military Governor of China and Foreign Countries", and "Secretary to the Emperor". He competed with Sima Yi for power and monopolized the government. During his reign, he was very extravagant and took He Yan and other people as his followers, and they were all ostentatious and talkative, changing the system time and again. He had no far-sighted plans and was deceived by Sima Yi
and gave up his vigilance by pretending to be sick, and was finally executed by Sima Yi for the crime of conspiracy against the state. After his death, the government was returned to Sima, and Cao's regime was eventually replaced by his.
Ma Jun
Machine manufacturer in the Three Kingdoms period. Character Deheng. He was a native of Fufeng in Wei Province (southwest of present-day Xingping, Shaanxi Province). Because of his profound attainments in transmission machinery, people called him "the world's famous skill". He had rebuilt the guide car; created the tipping car (i.e. keeled waterwheel) for irrigation, which was one of the advanced production tools at that time; and tried to make the rotating stone machine as a siege equipment, which could continuously launch bricks and stones up to several hundred paces.
Zhong Hui
(225-264) Minister of the State of Wei in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Changsha, Yingchuan (west of present-day Changge, Henan). He was the youngest son of Zhong Yao. He served as a minister of the Shangshu and the Yellow Gate
Servant-General. He was a member of the general Sima Shi's expedition against his mother Qiu Jian, and was a secret agent of the general. He was also the strategist of Sima Zhao, and was involved in all the plans for Zhuge Duan and Jikang's execution. Jingyuan four years
(263 years), to Zhenxi General, false section of the military governor of Guanzhong, and Deng Ai split the troops to destroy Shu, to merit the advancement of the Secretary. In the following year, he was killed for plotting a rebellion with Deng Ai and Jiang Wei
. Minhui was a learned scholar who specialized in the study of Laozhuang and Zhuang, and was the author of 20 treatises on Taoism, which are now unknown.
Deng Ai
(197-264) was a general of the State of Wei in the Three Kingdoms. Deng Ai was a general of the State of Wei in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Yiyang (northeast of present-day Xinye, Henan Province). He was a rauisuisuisuis of Sima Yi, and once suggested to open watercourses in the two
Huai River to accumulate grain. Later, he became the governor of Nan'an and Chengyang, and was added to the post of General of Koukou, who was responsible for the western defense of Jiang Wei. He was also a general in the defense of Qiang and Xiong Nu, and was a member of the army of Mu Qiu Jian.
In the second year of his reign (261), he was moved to the position of General of the Western Expedition, and in the fourth year (263), he was promoted to the position of lieutenant after dividing the army with Zhong Hui to destroy Shu. Because of his arbitrary action, he was imprisoned by Zhong Hui on the false charge of plotting against the state. When Zhong Hui died, he was also killed.
Geliang Zhuge Liang
(181-234) A statesman and militarist of Shu Han in the Third Kingdom of China. His name was Kongming, and he was a native of Yangdu, Langxie (present-day Yinan, Shandong Province). In his early years, he lived in Longzhong (present-day
Xiangyang West, Hubei Province), where he was known as "Wolong" and paid close attention to the affairs of the world. In the twelfth year of Jian'an (207), when Liu Bei visited his cottage three times, he put forward the general policy and came out to be the mastermind for Liu Bei
. He helped Liu Bei to unite with Sun Quan, defeat Cao Cao at Red Cliff, occupy Jing (present-day Hunan and Hubei) and Yi (present-day Sichuan) states, and establish the Shu Han regime. After Liu Bei became the emperor, he became the prime minister. After Liu Bei's establishment, he was appointed as the Prime Minister of Shu Han, and was given the title of "Wuxiang" (武乡候) and the title of "Yi Zhou Mu" (益州牧), which gave him full authority to decide on military and political affairs. He was a prime minister who decided all military and political affairs. He tried to govern by merit, was strict in rewards and punishments, implemented the Tuantian system, improved the relationship with the southwestern tribes, and promoted the development of economy and culture. In 225, Shu Han began to use military force in the west
south of the country, and led the army in the southern expedition, capturing Meng Yu in seven battles. This consolidated the power of Shu Han and ensured the economic and cultural exchanges between the Southwest China ethnic groups. And five times to send troops to attack Wei unsuccessful. In the twelfth year of Jianxing (234), he fought with Sima Yi in Weinan, and died of illness in Wuzhangyuan (west of Meixian County, Shaanxi Province). Legend has it that he reformed the crossbow, firing ten arrows at a time, and made wooden oxen and horses for transportation in mountainous areas. His works include the Collected Works of Zhuge Liang.
Guan Yu
(??? -219) was a great warrior of the Three Kingdoms state of Shu.
Guan Yu
(? -219) was a general of the State of Shu of the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Xie County, east of the river (now southwest of Linyi, Shanxi). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he started an army from Liu Bei. He was captured by Cao Cao in the fifth year of Jian'an
(200), and was honored with the title of Marquis of Hanshouting. He later returned to Liu Bei. In the 19th year of Jian'an (214), he defended Jingzhou. In the 24th year of his reign
(219), he besieged Cao Cao's general Cao Ren at Fancheng, and defeated the seven armies led by Yu Ban. However, when the rear was empty, Sun Quan's general Lu Meng took advantage of the situation and was killed in Mecheng
(southeast of present-day Dangyang, Hunan Province). He was killed. His deeds were deified by later generations and honored as "Lord Guan" and "Emperor Guan".
Zhang Fei
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Zhang Fei
(? -221) was a general of the State of Shu of the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Zhuo County (now Henan Province). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Fei started an army from Liu Bei. When Cao Cao took Yizhou and defeated Liu Bei, he led the cavalry to resist the battle, and Cao Cao's army dared not approach. Later, he followed Liu Bei to take Yizhou and was promoted to the rank of Che Cavalry General. He was known as the "Enemy of Ten Thousand Men" because of his bravery in battle. However, he was violent in nature and "loved and honored gentlemen" but did not sympathize with his subordinates. In the first year of Zhangwu (221), he attacked Wu from Liu Bei, and was stabbed to death by a general on his way out.
Ma Chao
(176-222) A general of the Three Kingdoms state of Shu. He was a native of Right Fufeng Zangling (northeast of present-day Xingping, Shaanxi). Character Meng Qi. His family was a powerful man in Liangzhou. His father, Ma Teng, started an army with Han Sui and others in Xizhou during the reign of Emperor Ling of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and was later made General of the West by the Han Dynasty. Chao followed his father and later led his father's troops. In the 16th year of Jian'an (211), he joined Han Sui in attacking Cao Cao, and was defeated by him at Tongguan Pass. He also took over Liangzhou and claimed the title of General of Conquering the West, leading the pastor of Bingzhou and supervising the military of Liangzhou. He was soon expelled by Yang Pei and others, and returned to Zhang Lu. Later he surrendered to Liu Bei and became the General of Conquering the West. After the establishment of Shu Han, he was moved to the position of General of Hussar, and led the Liangzhou pastor.
Zhao Yun
(?? -229) A great general of Shu State in the Three Kingdoms.
Zhao Yun
(? -229) was a general of the State of Shu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Changshan Zhending (present-day Zhengding South, Hebei Province). He first served with Gongsun Zan, and later returned to Liu Bei. When Cao Cao defeated Liu Bei at Chang Ban in Dangyang (east of present-day Dongyang, Hubei Province), he abandoned his wife and fled southward, and fought to save Mrs. Gan and Liu Chan, Liu Bei's youngest son. He was later promoted to General of Yijun. Later, he was promoted to General of Yijun, and then moved to General of Zhongguojun and General of Zhennan, and was awarded the title of Yongchang Tinghou. Jianxing six years (228 years), from Zhuge Liang soldiers out of Qishan to attack Wei, lost in Keigu. He died in the following year, posthumously Shunping waiter. History says that he was "strong, strong and fierce".
Huang Zhong
(? -220) was a general of the State of Shu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Nanyang (now Henan Province). At the beginning of his career, he was a lieutenant general from Liu Biao. Later, he returned to Liu Bei. After taking Yizhou, he was often the first to fight in the battlefield, and was appointed as General of the Captive Relief Army because of his bravery and courage. In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an (219), he accompanied Liu Bei to Dingjun Mountain, where he was promoted to General of Western Expedition after beheading Xiahou Yuan in a battle. Old novels and dramas portrayed him as an old and strong hero.
Wei Yan
(??? -234) was a general of Shu Kingdom of the Three Kingdoms. -234) was a general of the State of Shu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Yiyang (present-day Tongbai East, Henan Province). His name was Wen Chang (文长). At the beginning, he accompanied Liu Bei into Shu with his troops, and was promoted to the rank of General of the Teeth Gate for his merits. Later, he was promoted by Liu Bei to be the General of Hanzhong and the governor of Hanzhong. He was known for his courage and bravery, and was promoted to the position of General of Western Conquest, a former military advisor. After the death of Zhuge Liang, he fought with Yang Yi, the Chief Historian, and led his troops to attack Yi, and was killed in defeat.
Ma Su
(190-228) was a member of the State of Shu of the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Yicheng, Xiangyang (present-day Yicheng South, Hubei). He was a native of Xiangyang Yicheng (present-day Yicheng South, Hubei Province). At the beginning of his career, he accompanied Liu Bei into Shu as an agent of Jingzhou. He was good at discussing military affairs, but before Liu Bei's death, he once said that he had "overstated the truth and could not be utilized greatly". Zhuge Liang did not think so, and valued him highly. Jianxing six years (228 years), Zhuge Liang out of Qishan attack Wei, he was appointed as a pioneer. Because of the violation of restraint, was Wei general Zhang He defeat in Jieting, prison death. It is also said that he was killed by Zhuge Liang.
Pang Tong
(179-214) A strategist of Liu Bei during the Three Kingdoms period. He was a native of Xiangyang (now Hubei), and was known as Feng Xiao (鳳雏), which means "phoenix brood" in Chinese. When Liu Bei won Jingzhou, he was appointed as the order of Laiyang. Recommended by Lu Su and Zhuge Liang, he became a strategist, and became a general in the military division with Liang. Later, he accompanied Liu Bei to enter Shu and took Chengdu. In the 19th year of Jian'an (214), he attacked the city of Luo, and was killed by a stray bullet.
Fa Zheng
(176-220) A strategist of Liu Bei during the Three Kingdoms period. His name was Xiaozhi, and he was a native of Meixian County (present-day Meixian County, Shaanxi Province), right of Fufeng. At first, he attached himself to Liu Zhang, but was not appointed. Later, he took the opportunity of being appointed as Liu Zhang's envoy to invite Liu Bei to enter Shu*** and reject Zhang Lu to persuade Bei to take Shu and establish himself. Liu Bei occupied Yizhou and was appointed as the governor of Shu County. In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an (219), Liu Bei adopted his strategy to kill Xia Hou Yuan, a general of Cao Wei, and captured Hanzhong. Soon after, he was appointed as the general of Shangshu and the general of military protection, and died of illness in the following year.
Jiang Wan
(??? -246) Minister of Shu State in the Three Kingdoms.
Jiang Wan
(? -246) was a minister of the State of Shu in the Three Kingdoms. His name was Gong Yan, a native of Xiangxiang, Zuling (now Hunan). At the beginning of his career, he entered Shu from Liu Bei, and was honored by Zhuge Liang, who made him the Prime Minister's Chief Historian. When Zhuge Liang went to war, he presided over the supply of troops and provisions. When Liang died, he ruled on behalf of Liang as a general, leading the Shangshu affairs, and was awarded the title of Anyang Tinghou. In his office, he followed the rules of Zhuge Liang without any reform. He once wanted to attack Wei by boat, but died before he could do so.
Fei Yi
(??? -253) Minister of Shu of the Three Kingdoms.
Fei Yi
(? -253) was a minister of the State of Shu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Jiangxia County (southwest of present-day Luoshan, Henan Province). His name was Wenwei. When Liu Zen, the later lord of Shu, came to the throne, he was the minister of the Yellow Gate, and was highly valued by Zhuge Liang. On the death of Liang, he became the military counselor. He was promoted to be General and Lushangshu, and succeeded Jiang Wan in the government. He was modest in nature and lenient in politics, but was assassinated by Guo Zhuan, a descendant of Wei.
Jiang Wei
(202-264) A general of the State of Shu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Jixian County, Tianshui (present-day Gangu East, Gansu Province). He was initially a general of Wei, but later returned to Shu. He was highly regarded by Zhuge Liang and became General of the Western Conquest. After Liang's death, he took over the leadership of his army. Later, he was promoted to General, but repeatedly attacked Wei without success. When the Wei army attacked Shu, he defended Jiange until Liu Chan surrendered to Wei. In the first year of Xianxi (264), Zhong Hui plotted to rebel against Wei, and he falsely made friendship with them in order to restore Shu Han, but he was killed in the end.
Meng Yu
Leader of the Yi tribe. He was a native of Jianning (present-day Qujing, Yunnan) in the State of Shu of the Three Kingdoms. After the death of Liu Bei, he and the local powerful Yong loosened the rebellion of Shu, rumor has it that Zhuge Liang captured seven times and returned to obedience with sincerity. Afterwards, he worked in Shu, and became the chief of the Imperial Historical Department.
Zhou Yu
(175-210) A famous general of the Three Kingdoms of Wu. His name was Gongjin, and he was a native of Shu County, Lujiang (present-day Shucheng, Anhui Province). He was a eunuch for many generations. He helped Sun Quan's brother Ce to establish his regime, and was called "Zhou Lang" by the people of Wuzhong as the official Zhonglang General of Jianwei. Later, he and Ce took Dajiao and Xiaoqiao together when they conquered Anhui Province. After Ce's death, he and Zhang Zhao assisted Sun Quan and became the former governor. In the thirteenth year of Jian'an (208), he was the left governor (in charge) of the army with Liu Bei, which defeated Cao Cao at Red Cliff. He later died of illness. He was an expert in music, and was often quoted as saying, "If there is a mistake in a song, Zhou Lang will take care of it.
Da Qiao
The eldest daughter of Duke Qiao of the Three Kingdoms. She married Sun Ce and was called Da Qiao (Bridge). Together with her sister, Xiao Qiao (Bridge), they were called Er Qiao (Two Qiao).
Small Qiao
Second daughter of Duke Qiao during the Three Kingdoms period. Married to Zhou Yu and called Xiao Qiao (Bridge). Together with her sister Da Qiao (Bridge), she was called Er Qiao.
Lu Su
(172-217) A famous general of Wu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Dongcheng, Linhuai (present-day Dingyuan South, Anhui Province). He came from a large family. At the beginning of his career, he led more than a hundred men to Jiangnan with Zhou Yu, and gained the respect of Sun Quan. In the thirteenth year of Jian'an (208), when Zeng's army marched southward, he strongly advocated uniting with Liu Bei to fight against Cao. He was appointed as a lieutenant of the Zanjun army and helped Zhou Yu to defeat Cao's army at Red Cliff. When Yu was in danger, he recommended him to lead the army on his behalf, and he was appointed as the captain of Fenwu. He continued to adhere to the policy of peace with Liu Bei.
Lü Meng
(178-219) A famous general of the Three Kingdoms state of Wu. His name was Zi Ming, a native of Fupei, Ru Nan (present-day Funan, Anhui Province). He fought for Sun Quan and served as a general in Heng Ye. Later, he accompanied Zhou Yu and others to defeat Cao Cao at Red Cliff. He was advised by Sun Quan to read more history and military books, and became very knowledgeable. Upon Lu Su's death, he took over the leadership of his army and attacked and defeated Guan Yu. He died after a short illness.
Huang Gai
Wu general of the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Zuoling Quanling (present-day Zuoling North, Hunan Province). At the beginning, he was a county official and was promoted to be a filial piety scholar. Later, he joined Sun Jian's army and became the Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He then went on to fight with Sun Ce and Sun Quan. In order to pacify the Shan-Yue, he served as the head of nine counties, killed the illegal officials, and moved to Danyang as a lieutenant. He was good at managing the crowd and loved his soldiers. In the battle of Red Cliff, he suggested fire attack, and led dozens of ships full of fuel and grass, filled with anointing oil to surrender fraudulently, and took the opportunity to set fire to the wind and broke Cao's army, and was appointed as the general of Wuling for his merits. Later, he became the county governor of Wuling County, and conquered the "Wuling Barbarians". He died of illness after reaching the rank of General.
Cheng Pu
The general of Wu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Tuyin, Beiping, right north of the country (east of Fengrun, present-day Hebei Province). At the beginning of his career, he was an official of the state and county, and he went on an expedition with Sun Jian to suppress the Yellow Turban Army and defeat Dong Zhuo. Later, he helped Sun Ce to run the south of the Yangtze River, and was appointed as the Lieutenant General of Dangkou and the governor of Zuling. After the death of Ce, he and Zhang Zhao **** assisted Sun Quan. In the thirteenth year of Jian'an (208), he and Zhou Yu were the left and right governors and defeated Cao Cao at Red Cliff (northwest of present-day Puqi, Hubei Province). He was appointed as the governor of Jiangxia and general of the Dangkou army.
Gan Ning
Gan Ning was a general of Wu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Linjiang, Ba County (present-day Zhong County, Sichuan Province). He was first attached to Liu Biao and later returned to Sun Quan. He was awarded the honor of being the governor of Xiling and the commander of the river army for his achievements in defeating Cao Cao from Zhou Yu, and rejecting Guan Yu from Lu Meng. When Cao Cao attacked Moo Shu (in present-day Anhui Province), he was the former governor and led more than a hundred troops to attack Cao Cao's camp at night, which greatly frightened the Wei army. In the 20th year of Jian'an (215), he attacked Hefei from Sun Quan, and fought bravely to the death, and was highly valued by Sun Quan.
Zhang Zhao
(156-236) Minister of Wu of the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Pengcheng (present-day Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province). At the beginning of his career, he worked for Sun Quan's older brother, Ce, and served as the chief historian and general of the army. After the death of Ce, he and Zhou Yu*** assisted Sun Quan, and before the Battle of Red Cliff, he surrendered to Cao, which made him dissatisfied with Quan. His official position was General Wu. His writings are now unknown.
Gu Yong
(168-243) Minister of the Three Kingdoms of Wu. He was a native of Wu County, Wu County (present-day Suzhou, Jiangsu Province). He was born in Jiangnan, a scholarly family. At first, he was the governor of Hefei. When Sun Quan became the governor of Huiji, he was appointed as the prime minister and performed the duties of the governor. When Sun Quan became the King of Wu, he was promoted to the position of Dali Fengchang and led the Shangshu order. In the fourth year of Huangwu (225), he became the prime minister and the minister of Shangshu, and ruled in Wu for 19 years. He was appointed by Sun Quan as a civil and military official, and was recognized by Sun Quan for his integrity.
Zhuge Jin
(174-241) Minister of Wu of the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Yangdu (present-day Yinan, Shandong Province) in Luangxie, and was the elder brother of Zhuge Liang. Zhuge Liang's brother. At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he took refuge in Jiangdong and served as Sun Quan's chief historian. Later, he was a member of the Guan Yu expedition, and was appointed General of Suinan to replace Lv Meng as the governor of Nanxian County, and was stationed in Public Security (now in Hubei). He was then promoted to left general, and appointed as Wanling waiter. He was valued by Sun Quan, and was consulted on every major issue. After Sun Quan became the emperor, he was promoted to the rank of General.
Zhuge Ke
(203-253) Minister of Wu of the Three Kingdoms. He was the eldest son of Zhuge Jin, a native of Yangdu (present-day Yinan, Shandong Province) in Langxie. He was well known for his ability to argue well. In the third year of Jiahe (234), he was appointed General of Anti-Vietnam and governor of Danyang. He led the army to attack and surrender Shan Yue and filled the army with its people. When Lu Xun died, he was moved to be General, stationed in Wuchang, and led the affairs of Jingzhou on behalf of Xun. Soon after Sun Quan's death, he succeeded Sun Hao. Sun Hao was appointed to be the sole administrator of the state. He was a strong advocate of attacking Wei, and in the second year of Jianxing (253), he led 200,000 soldiers to attack Xincheng, but his soldiers were wounded and sick, so he had no choice but to retreat. He was killed by Sun Jun, a member of the royal family.
Lu Xun
(183-245) A famous general of Wu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Huating, Wu County, Wu County (present-day Songjiang, Shanghai). He came from a big family. He was a nephew of Sun Quan. He was an excellent strategist and had planned with Lu Meng to attack Guan Yu. In the first year of Huangwu (222), Liu Bei led an army of hundreds of thousands to attack Wu, which was unstoppable. He led his troops to resist the attack, and in the case of military strength disparity, he stood firm for seven to eight months and did not fight, and when the Shu army was exhausted, he carried out a fire attack, and gained a victory in the Battle of Yiling. In the seventh year of Huangwu of Wu (228), he broke Cao Huo, the Wei Yangzhou herdsman, in Shiting (between present-day Huaining and Tongcheng in Anhui). He was rewarded with the title of General of Auxiliary State and the title of Pastor of Jingzhou. Later, he assisted Prince Sun Deng to defend Wuchang and became the Prime Minister.
Lu Zi
(226-274) A famous general of Wu in the Three Kingdoms. He was a native of Wu County, Wu County (present-day Suzhou, Jiangsu Province). He was the son of Lu Xun. At the age of 20, he was the captain of Jianwu, leading his father's army of 5000 men. Later, he moved to the position of Lieutenant General and General of Zhen Jun (镇军将军). When Sun Hao became the emperor, he became the General of Zhenjun, and was the military governor of Xiling, Xinling, Yidao, Lexiang, and Gongan, and was stationed in Lexiang (southwest of present-day Jiangling, Hubei Province). In the first year of Fenghuang (272), he repelled the attack of Jin general Yang Hu and killed the rebel Xiling governor Bu Chian. Later, he was appointed as the grand secretary and pastor of Jing Prefecture, and died in his official position.
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"Cao Cao's Think Tank - A Complete Guide to 102 Famous Strategists"
The nine backbone strategists:
Xun Yu, Xun You, Jia Diao, Guo Jia, Cheng Yu, Xiu Zhicai, Liu Ye, Jiang Ji, Sima Yi (late)
Thirty-six important strategists:
Chen Qun, Hua Xin, Zhong Hari, Man Favored, Dong Zhao, Wang Lang, Cui Yan, Mao Jie, Jia Kui, Du Qiao, Tian Chou, Wang Xiu, Yang Xiu, Xin Bi, Yang Fu, Tian Yu, Wang Jie, Kuai Yue, Zhang Shi, Du Attack, Zao Zhi, Ren Jun, Chen Jiao, Xi Xi Dou, Huan Jie, Ding Yi, Ding Jie, Sima Lang, Han Ji, Weikang, BING Yuan, Zhao Yan, Lou Gui, Xu You, Guo Huai.
Fifty-seven other strategists and rafters:
Yan Xiang, Yuan Lux, Zhang Fan, Liang Mao, Guoyuan, He Kui, Xu Yi, Xing Stern, Bao Xun, Liu Fang, Liu Zi, Liang Xi, Wen Chou, Zheng Hun, Wei Kai, Liu Jian, Chen Lin, Ruan Yu, Ying Jen, Liu Zhen, Fan Qin, Lu Chui, Xu Xu Xuan, Wei Gramercy, Lu Yu, Dai Qian, and Chia, Chang Lin, Yang Jun, Pei Qian, Cui Lin, Gao Rou, Sun Li, Wang Guan, Gao Tang Long, and Zha Zhuo.
Wang Chang, Dai Ling, Guo Zhan, Xue Hong, Dong Meng, Fu Yi, Wang Xuan, Zhang Cheng, Ren Fan, Fu Gan, Hou Sheng, Xun Yue, Cheng Gongying, Jia Hong, Xue Xia, Linghu Shao, Liu Chuang, Wei Yi (later rebelled)
Han Ji, Ding Jie, Yan Xiang, Yuan Luxian, Zhang Fan, Liang Mao.