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Han Fu (Yigong)

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Place of Birth : Unknown v Lifespan : AD 149 – 200 (51 Years) Titles : Governor of Luo Yang Han Fu was a general of Cao Cao from the beginning of his career and held the post of Governor of Luo Yang. When Guan Yu was escaping from Cao Cao’s territory and preparing for his journey back to Liu Bei, Han Fu guarded one of the passes along the way. Yigong would not let Guan Yu pass and tried to shoot him with his bow. However, Han Fu was cut down by Guan Yu even though the latter was wounded.

Han Dang (Yigong) 韓當 (義公)

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Place of Birth : Ling Zi, Liao Xi (present Qi Anan in Hebei Province) Lifespan : AD 156 – 223 (67 years) Titles : General who Exhibits Forcefulness and Power, Lord of the Capital Precinct, Governor of Yong Chang One of Sun Jian’s first generals, and highly respected as a warrior and leader by Sun Jian. Han Dang was a physically impressive individual who took pride in personal appearance. It was said that Han Dang’s arms were as strong as steel, and he was a master of archery and riding. While serving Sun Jian, Han Dang was always present while fighting the Yellow Turban rebels, and was appointed as Auxiliary Corps Commanding Officer, for his contributions. Han Dang naturally followed his colleagues in serving Sun Ce after Sun Jian’s death in Jing Zhou. While Han Dang did not actively participate in the conquer of Jiang Dong, he was appointed to the rear guard to ensure safe passage for Sun Ce. When Sun Ce declared independence, Han Dang was appointed Commandant who ...

Guo Si

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Place of Birth : Zhangye City (Presently Zhangye City in Gansu Province) Lifespan : AD 146 – 197 (51 Years) Titles : Great General, Grand Commander   Guo Si started his career as Commandant under Dong Zhuo’s general Niu Fu. After his Lord’s death at the hand of Lü Bu, Guo Si, together with Fan Chou and Li Jue attacked the capital Chang An. Lü Bu was not able to defend against multiple forces and withdrew from the city ( 1 ). Guo Si divided Chang An into three parts for himself and his two friends. Guo Si dealt with all government affairs and terrorized both the common people and the Han ministry. He styled himself Great General, and later Grand Commander. Guo Si and Li Jue were tricked into fighting each other in Chang An, resulting in more damage to the weakened city ( 2 ). Later in the second year of rebuilt tranquility ( AD 197), Guo Si was killed by his officer Wei Xu.

Guo Huai (Boji) 郭淮 (伯濟)

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Place of Birth : Yangqu City, Taiyuan Prefecture (Presently Tai Yuan City in Shanxi Province) Lifespan : AD 187 – 255 (68 Years) Titles : Historiographer, Senior Advisor Who Controls the West, Lord of Shating, General of the Forward Army, Faithful Lord Family : None As an adult, Guo Huai was recommended for his filial piety and personal integrity. He took up the posts of Assistant in the Office of Pingyuan County, Court Counselor, Historiographer in the Prime Minister’s Office, and Commander under Xiahou Yuan, successively. When Xiahou Yuan died in the battle for Mount Dingjun, Boji collected the scattered remnants of the defeated army. Henceforth, Zhang He was appointed as the new Commander General, and the army was stabilized. When Cao Pi ascended the throne as Emperor of Wei, Guo Huai was appointed as Senior Advisor Who Controls the West, and titled Lord of the Second Rank. Later on, he was appointed as Prefect of Youzhou, Imperial Protector of Yong Zhou, and ti...

Guan Yu (Yunchang) 關羽 (雲長)

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Place of Birth : Xie County, Hedong (Presently Yuncheng in Shan Xi Province) Lifespan : AD 162 – 219 (57 Years) Titles : General Who Eliminates Bandits, Lord of Hanshou Precinct, Courageous and Harmonious Lord Guan Yu was forced to leave his home county after killing a local ruffian.  He went to Zhou County and met Liu Bei who was looking for volunteers. Liu Bei, Zhang Fei and Guan Yu swore an oath of brotherhood in a peach garden. When Liu Bei served under Gongsun Zan, Guan Yu volunteered to fight against the mighty warrior Hua Xiong, who was serving Dong Zhuo. Yunchang killed him before his heated wine could cool off, and earned the reputation of fearsome warrior ( 1 ). During Liu Bei’s occupation of Xu Zhou, Guan Yu was appointed Governor of Xia Ye. In the fifth year of Rebuilt Tranquility ( AD 200), Cao Cao invaded Xu Zhou and separated the forces of the three brothers. In order to safeguard Liu Bei’s family, Guan Yunchang surrendered to Cao Cao and serve...