PERPUSTAKAAN INDONESIA - TIONGKOK

Place of Birth : Dong Er, Dong County (Presently Yanggu County in Shandong Province) Lifespan : AD 140 – 220 (80 Years) Titles : Governor of Jiyang, Who Exhibits Might, Respectful Lord, General of Chariots and Cavalry Cheng Yu was a very tall man and had a handsome beard. When he first enlisted into Cao Cao’s service he was made County Magistrate of Shouzhang. When Cao Cao moved the Emperor and the capital to Xu Chang, Cheng Yu was appointed as member of the Secretariat, Governor of Jiyang and General Who Exhibits Might. Zhongde played a great role in the pacification of He Bei and after having reported all of Cao Cao’s victories to the Emperor Xian, he returned to his home county of Dong Er. Historical records say that Cheng Yu was a cruel, strong headed and fierce man who was often caught in conflicts between people. Cao Cao admired and respected Cheng Yu for his insight and courage on the battlefield. When Cao Pi proclaimed himself Wei Emperor, he was going...

Place of Birth : Tuying, You Bei Ping (Presently Fengrun in Hebei Province) Life Span : AD 154 – 213 (59 Years) Titles : Chief Commandant, Grand Administrator of Jiangxia, General of the Gentleman of the Household Who Eliminates Bandits, Commander of the Imperial Corps Family : Cheng Zi (son), several daughters Cheng Pu was known as a man of wits and skill, able to handle different situations with a wide range of knowledge. Cheng Pu was a handsome figure and probably had his own following of retainers. It is likely that Cheng Pu first met Sun Jian when the latter was in Xu Province. The first historical records of Cheng Pu date from the time of the Yellow Turban rebellion. Cheng Pu was appointed at the vanguard of Sun Jian’s army and followed his lord in battles against the Yellow Turbans at Wan and Deng City. After the Yellow Turban rebellion was over, Sun Jian was appointed as Grand Administrator of Chang Sha, and Cheng Pu followed him there. When Dong Zhuo took L...

Place of Birth : Dongyang County Guangling (Presently Xuyi in Jiangsu Province) Lifespan : AD 170 – 237 (67 Years) Titles : Privy Counselor, Imperial Minister of State, Minister of Interior, Lord of Dongxiang, Faithful Lord At the beginning of the chaotic times, Chen Jiao took refuge in Jiang Dong (the later Wu Kingdom), but refused appointments from both Yuan Shu and Sun Ce. He then returned to his home county and was accepted at the Office of Merit in Dongyang. When Sun Quan besieged Dongyang, Chen Jiao asked Cao Cao for help and won his favor. From then on Chen Jiao worked for Cao Cao and took up many posts like subordinate officer in the Ministry of Public Works, Magistrate of Xiang County, and Senior Adviser of the Office of the General Who Conquers the South. Besides all this, Jibi was the Governor of many districts and was highly respected for his contributions. During Cao Cao’s Hanzhong campaign, Chen Jiao was appointed as a member of the Secreta...

Place of Birth : Dongjun County Lifespan : AD 154 - 198 (44 years) Title : Magistrate of Zhongmou, Governor of Dongjun Chen Gong started his career as the Magistrate of Zhongmou. When Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo and fled the area, he was caught by Chen Gong’s men and interrogated. Moved by Cao Cao’s dedication and spirit, Chen Gong released him and abandoned his post as Magistrate to follow Cao Cao. While they were traveling, Cao Cao and Chen Gong resided with Lu Boshe. However, because Cao Cao was suspicious of him, he killed him and his whole family. It was then that Cao Cao spoke his famous words to Chen Gong: “I would rather betray the world, than let the world betray me!” ( 1 ) Disgusted with Cao Cao’s behavior, Chen Gong left him and took up office in Dongjun County. When Cao Cao was preparing to invade Xu Zhou on a retaliation mission, Chen Gong, as a friend of the Imperial Protector Tao Qian, tried to remedy the situation. He could not keep th...

Place of Birth : Qiao County, Pei Prefecture (Presently Bozhou city in Anhui Province) Lifespan : AD 185 – 231 (46 Years) Titles : General Who Guards the West, Great General, Commander-in-Chief, Impressive Lord, Lord of Dongxiang, Lord of the First Rank Family : Cao Cao , Cao Chun , Cao Hong , Cao Pi , Cao Ren According to history, Cao Zhen was the son of one of Lord Cao’s nephews; however Lord Cao treated him as if he were his own son ( 1 ). One time when he was out hunting with Lord Cao, a ferocious tiger appeared in the woods. Zidan skillfully killed the tiger with his bow and won the respect of his patron. Henceforth, Cao Zhen followed Lord Cao in many battles and was appointed General Who is the Core of the Army and Commander of the Central Army, he was also titled Lord of Lingshou Precinct. After the death of Xiahou Yuan in the twenty-fourth year of Rebuilt Tranquility ( AD 219), Zidan was appointed General Who Conquers Shu. When Cao Pi ascended the throne a...