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Shu
DW-Shu
Historical Information
Location: Yizhou, capital at Chengdu
Start: 221
End: 263
Major General(s): Guan Yu
Zhang Fei
Zhao Yun
Liao Hua
Wang Ping
Major Battle(s) Changbanpo
Chengdu
Hanzhong
Yiling
Wuzhangyuan

Shu (蜀), also known as Shu Han (蜀漢), is one of the three influential kingdoms in the Dynasty Warriors, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dynasty Tactics series, and Kessen II. In the Dynasty Warriors franchise, the kingdom is symbolized by the color green and a Chinese dragon as a reference to Qinglong. Shu is sometimes symbolized by peach blossoms, a reference to the Peach Garden Oath. Also in the Dynasty Warriors series as of the seventh installment, Shu is the faction that has the most playable characters.

Shu was ruled by Liu Bei, who spent his life in exile, eventually seizing the lands from his cousin Liu Zhang. Shu Han, consisting of Hanzhong and Jingzhou, was conquered by Wu in 219 A.D., and in 263 A.D., the kingdom fell due to political corruption and poor lands.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

In the historical novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms (Novel), the kingdom of Shu faced numerous troubles and triumphs. Liu Bei, a prominent figure, joined forces against Zhang Jiao, the Yellow Turbans, and Dong Zhuo. He gained followers, including his future oath brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Liu Bei visited hermit Zhuge Liang three times, and he gained lands from relatives. In 208, Zhuge Liang allied with Wu to attack Wei, but their plan failed, leading to the burning of Wei's fleet. In 219, Lu Meng gained Jing land, and Guan Yu was executed, angering Liu Bei. In 220, Cao Pi seized the throne and declared the Wei Dynasty. Liu Bei proclaimed himself the new Han Emperor. After several battles, Liu Bei died of illness, and the Shu kingdom's rule was succeeded by Liu Shan. Jiang Wei, the last successor, attempted to invade the north but was killed. Liu Shan retired, becoming the Duke of Comfort.

Rulers[]

  1. Liu Bei (221 ~ 223 AD)
  2. Liu Shan (223 ~ 263 AD)

Other Figures[]

  • Liu Xiong - Liu Bei's grandfather, eventually became an imperial guard in Yanzhou.
  • Liu Yuandi - Liu Bei's uncle, born in Yanjing, given name unknown. When Liu Bei was a child, he sent his son and Liu Bei to study with Lu Zhi. His wife stated her discontent with Liu Bei studying with her son, but he ignored her complaints.
  • Liu Deran - Liu Yuandi's son, given name unknown. Went to study with Liu Bei as a child.
  • Liu Hong - Liu Bei's father, served as a clerk in Yizhou. Went to live with a rich family.
  • Liu Yong - Liu Bei's second son, mother unknown, style name was Gongshou. Mutually antagonistic with Huang Hao. Surrendered with Liu Shan.
  • Liu Li - Liu Bei's third son, mother unknown, style name was Fengxiao. Married Ma Chao's daughter. Died of illness in 244.
  • Liu Feng - Liu Bei's adopted son who served his father as a general.
  • Liu Xuan (劉璿) - Liu Shan's eldest son, married Fei Yi's eldest daughter, style name was Wenheng. Was crowned prince but died during Zhong Hui and Deng Ai's revolt.
  • Liu Yao - Liu Shan's second son. Surrendered after the fall of Shu Han. Killed during the massive outbreak of riots that followed the War of the Eight Princes.
  • Liu Cong - Liu Shan's third son. Surrendered after the fall of Shu Han. Killed during the massive outbreak of riots that followed the War of the Eight Princes.
  • Liu Zan - Liu Shan's fourth son. Surrendered after the fall of Shu Han. Killed during the massive outbreak of riots that followed the War of the Eight Princes.
  • Liu Chen - Liu Shan's fifth son. Was crowned prince and tried to convince his father to fight to the death to defend Shu. Liu Shan threw him out of the court and Liu Chen was ashamed by his father's decision. Visited ancestral remains before killing his family and himself.
  • Liu Xun - Liu Shan's sixth son. Not much more is written about him.
  • Liu Qu - Liu Shan's seventh son. Suffered the same fate as Liu Yao, Liu Cong, and Liu Zan.
  • Liu Xuan (劉玄) - Liu Yong's grandson, father unknowzan. Fled the riots that killed Liu Shan's sons and lived in Shu. Became a vassal under Li Fu's grandson. A Jin vassal, Sun Sheng, last reported his whereabouts in Chengdu. Since there are no other records about his family or children, he is considered to be the last relative of this branch of the Liu family.

Ladies[]

  • Empress Gan - First wife of Liu Bei. Mother of Liu Shan. Later named Empress Zhaolie.
  • Lady Mi - Second wife of Liu Bei and younger sister of Mi Zhu.
  • Lady Sun - Third wife of Liu Bei and Sun Quan's younger sister.
  • Empress Wu - Fourth wife of Liu Bei and younger sister of Wu Yi.
  • Two unnamed daughters - Liu Bei had them under unknown mothers. Historically captured at Changban by Cao Cao's army before Zhao Yun rescued the rest of Liu Bei's stranded family.
  • Lady Xiahou - Wife of Zhang Fei and the mother of Liu Shan's consorts.
  • Empress Zhang - First wife of Liu Shan. Zhang Fei's daughter. Mentioned in Romance of the Three Kingdoms to have been wed when she was 17.
  • Empress Zhang - Second wife of Liu Shan. Zhang Fei's daughter, younger of the two daughters.
  • Concubine Wang - Mistress of Liu Shan. Liu Xuan's mother.
  • Consort Li - Mistress of Liu Shan. Said to be favored by him. Said to have been sent to Wei after Shu's downfall to be given to another man. In the story, she refused to accept further humiliation and killed herself.
  • unnamed daughter of Liu Shan - Wife of Zhuge Liang's son, Zhuge Zhan.
  • unnamed daughter of Liu Shan - Wife of Fei Yi's son, Fei Gong.
  • unnamed daughter of Liu Shan - Wife of Guan Xing's son, Guan Tong.

Vassals[]

Five Tiger Generals[]

The Five Tiger Generals (五虎大将軍) are five generals of Shu considered to be of extraordinary value to the kingdom. They include:

  1. Guan Yu - long-time devoted follower and sworn brother of Liu Bei, killer of Yan Liang and Wen Chou. Head of the Tiger Generals.
  2. Zhang Fei - long-time follower and sworn brother of Liu Bei, repelled the armies of Cao Cao at a stand-off at Changban Po.
  3. Zhao Yun - former officer of Gongsun Zan, savior of Liu Shan.
  4. Ma Chao - son of Ma Teng, enemy of Cao Cao and head warrior of an esteemed family.
  5. Huang Zhong - former officer of Liu Biao then Liu Bei, victor over Xiahou Yuan.

The title of "Five Tiger Generals" is not explicitly mentioned in official documents, but it may have been posthumously received by Liu Bei. The 'Records of Three Kingdoms compiles biographies of the five generals, and in 219 AD, after Liu Bei became King of Hanzhong, they were promoted into high-ranking positions. The rank was seen as a prestige and fear-inducing honor.

Four Heroes[]

The Four Heroes, or Four Ministers, are a circle of ministers accredited with stabilizing the Shu administration. They were all respected greatly, for the most part trusted by Liu Shan, and were relatively high-up in the civil hierarchy for their kingdom. The term does not seem to refer to any official position, but rather simply as a grouping among the Shu people. It is mentioned in an annotation from Dong Yun's Records of Three Kingdoms entry.

  1. Zhuge Liang - long-time adviser for the Liu clan, established alliance with Wu, served as co-regent for Liu Shan, led punitive southern and northern expeditions, steadied policies for the kingdom, advanced to General-in-Chief.
  2. Jiang Wan - recommended as a successor by Zhuge Liang, fair in administrating, advanced to Commander-in-Chief.
  3. Fei Yi - ambassador to Wu, favored by both Sun Quan and Zhuge Liang, attentive in administrating, humble, advanced to General-in-Chief.
  4. Dong Yun - remonstrated excess thus was feared by Liu Shan, kept Huang Hao from power and was also feared by him, was entrusted with Liu Shan early on.

Five Retainers[]

The Five Retainers are five generals of Shu who Zhuge Liang, while on his deathbed, advised Yang Yi to retain after his death. In some translations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is portrayed as an actual title rather than a passing suggestion.

  1. Liao Hua - former Yellow Turban, lived to see the rise, establishment and collapse of Shu.
  2. Ma Dai - cousin of Ma Chao, slayed the traitor Wei Yan.
  3. Wang Ping - former general of Wei, brave and competent in strategy, but illiterate.
  4. Zhang Ni - brave general, sacrificed his life to save Jiang Wei.
  5. Zhang Yi (Bogong) - friend of Liao Hua, one of Jiang Wei's top generals during the final years of Shu.

Advisers[]


Generals[]

Other Maidens[]

  • Lady Fan - Called Fan Shi in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms games. Wife of Zhao Fan's brother. Declined in marriage to Zhao Yun.
  • Lady Xi -
  • Lady Hu - Wife of Liu Yan.
  • Lady Xun - Mother of Xu Shu, she committed suicide when her son defected to Wei.
  • Lady Huang - Also called Huang Yueying. Zhuge Liang's wife..

Fictional Followers[]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

  • Cuan Xi - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 91. Adviser in Zhuge Liang's second campaign against Wei.
  • Deng Tong - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 97. Mentioned to have died in the Hanzhong campaign.
  • Ding Xian - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 91. General in Zhuge Liang's second campaign against Wei.
  • Du Rui - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 102. Sent by Zhuge Liang to supervise the building of Wooden Oxen.
  • Du Yi - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 91. Adviser in Zhuge Liang's first campaign against Wei.
  • Gong Qi - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 97. Like his colleague Xie Xiong, he was sent to fight Wang Shuang but also ended up being slain by the latter.
  • Gou An (苟安) - not to be confused with the actual general Gou An (句安). Appeared in chapter 100. Disobeyed Zhuge Liang's orders and was beaten 80 times. Defected to serve Cao Xiu.
  • Guan Suo - Guan Yu's third born fictional son.
  • Han Zhen - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 94. Guarded the Xiping Pass against the Qiang tribes.
  • Hu Ban - Fictional follower of Cao Cao. Hu Hua's son. Helped Guan Yu's escape and was later invited to serve Shu.
  • Lady Cui - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 102. Wife of Liu Chen and commits suicide to join her dead husband.
  • Lady Li - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 117. Wife of Ma Miao who killed herself when he surrendered to Wei.
  • Lady Xu - Mother of Xu Shu. In the novel, she committed suicide after her son was tricked into serving Cao Cao.
  • Li Hu - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 118. Was sent carrying the Shu terms of surrender to Deng Ai.
  • Liu Xian - Liu Du's fictional son
  • Lu Xun (盧遜) - Defeated Zhong Hui at Nanzheng, but was later killed by Xun Kai.
  • Meng You - Meng Jie's younger brother.
  • Pei Yuanshao - Former Yellow Turban who tried to steal Red Hare from Guan Yu. Quickly surrendered and introduced Zhou Cang to the general.
  • Su Shuang - Appeared in chapter 1. Donated horses to Liu Bei's army.
  • Xie Xiong - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 97. Participated in the siege of Chencang and was sent to oppose Wang Shuang. But ended up being killed by the latter.
  • Yan Yan - Historically treated as a guest but no distinct records state that he served Shu.

From Other Sources[]

  • Bao Sanniang - Guan Suo's first wife in Hua Guan Suo Zhuan.
  • Cai Mao - Did not join Shu historically.
  • Cai Wenji - Did not join Shu historically.
  • Guan Yinping - Guan Yu's fictional daughter.
  • Huang Xiaoyu - Original character from GREE in 100man-nin no Sangokushi. A young girl who serves as Zhuge Liang's apprentice. According to her flavor text in Sangokushi Legion, she yearns to have a more sisterly relationship with Yueying.
  • Ma Yunlu - Originated in the Fan Sanguo Yanyi, she is Ma Teng's daughter, Ma Chao's sister and Zhao Yun's wife.
  • Mei Mei, Li Li, and Luo Luo - Original characters from Koei, fictional interpretations of Zhang Fei's daughters.
  • Mei Sanniang - Original character from Koei.
  • Wang sisters - Originated in the Hua Guan Suo Zhuan, their names are Wang Tao (eldest) and Wang Yue (younger). They are both daughters of Wang Linggong, a thief in Sichuan. Unlike their father, however, the sisters were virtuous and considered heroes. Guan Suo only heard of their father's reputation and captured the elder Wang sister. Wang Tao grew to admire his strength and they were soon married. Wang Yue followed her sister and they became his second and third wives. They are said to have fought by his side in battle and were said to be with Bao Sanniang at Jiameng Gate.
  • Sima Ken - Original character from Koei.
  • Xingcai - Original character from Omega Force.
  • Zhou Cang - First appeared in the Sanguozhi Pinghua. Later popularized in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Former Yellow Turban who came to serve under Guan Yu.
  • Lei Bin - Original character from Omega Force
  • Xiaolan (小蘭) - Original character from Koei in the manga Sangokushi Koumei Den. Entering Zhuge Liang's household as a maid, her real identity is Qilin, an assassin sent by Cheng Yu. Initially intent on taking his life when the opportunity presented itself, she came to sympathize with the strategist and defected from her employer as a result.

Expanding Influences[]

The description of Shu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms is internationally popular in folktales and fiction.

One of the best references to Shu in other fiction would be Water Margin, one of the four classic Chinese epics. In Water Margin, Guan Yu had a fictional descendant, Guan Sheng. He mirrored his ancestor's appearance and inherited his grandfather's weapon, Green Dragon Crescent Blade. Guan Sheng was fifth rank among the 108 stars and was nicknamed "Large Blade". Another character named Lin Chong was described to nearly match Zhang Fei in appearance and also wielded the same snake lance. Lin Chong was the rank after Guan Sheng, nicknamed "Panther Head", and also had an oath brother named Lu Zhishen. Yang Xiong, who was another of the 108 stars, was also known under the nickname "Sick Guan Suo".

Additionally, both Guan Sheng and Lin Chong were two of the Five Tiger Generals of Mount Liang.

  1. Guan Sheng - 5th ranked spirit
  2. Lin Chong - 6th ranked spirit
  3. Qin Meng - 7th ranked spirit
  4. Huyan Zhuo - 8th ranked spirit
  5. Dong Ping - 16th ranked spirit

In Japan, the famous three visits that Liu Bei did to recruit Zhuge Liang is adapted for Hashiba Hideyoshi and Takenaka Hanbei. The Taikoki recorded Hideyoshi visiting the hermit three times to appeal to him. Their "Guan Yu" was Hachisuka Masakatsu (Hachisuka Masatoshi's eldest son) and their "Zhang Fei" was Maeno Nagayasu (Tsubouchi Mitsukage). Mitsukage was said to have highly favored Masakatsu and they became sworn brothers.

In select Chinese accounts of Japanese history, Hideyoshi's intellect was compared to Zhuge Liang and Tokugawa Ieyasu's physical might was compared to Guan Yu.

Relations[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

  • Wei
  • Wu (after Guan Yu's capture and death at the Battle of Fan Castle and during Yiling)
  • Yuan Shu (after declaring himself emperor)
  • Nanman (before the Nanzhong campaigns and the seven captures of Meng Huo)
  • Qiang tribes (during the later years of Shu)

See Also[]

Gallery[]

Wei
DW-Wei
Historical Information
Location: Northern China, capital at Luoyang
Start: 220
End: 265
Major General(s): Zhang Liao
Xu Huang
Zhang He
Cao Ren
Cao Hong
Yue Jin
Li Dian
Major Battle(s) Guandu
Hanzhong
Hefei
Fancheng
Hanzhong
Wuzhang Plains

Wei (魏), also known as Cao Wei (曹魏), is one of the three influential kingdoms in the Dynasty Warriors, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dynasty Tactics series, and Kessen II. In Dynasty Warriors and Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the country is symbolized by the color blue and a Chinese phoenix. In Kessen II, their army is symbolized by the color red.

The Kingdom of Wei was established by Cao Cao in 213 AD, who later became the King of Wei in 216 AD. Cao Pi, his son, created the Wei Dynasty, while Sima Yan, grandson of Sima Yi, established the Jin Dynasty.

Rulers[]

  1. Cao Cao (posthumously)
  2. Cao Pi (220 ~ 226 AD) - Cao Cao's second son
  3. Cao Rui (226 ~ 239 AD) - Cao Pi's eldest son
  4. Cao Fang (239 ~ 254 AD) - Cao Cao's great-grandson
  5. Cao Mao (254 ~ 260 AD) - Cao Pi's grandson
  6. Cao Huan (260 ~ 265 AD) - Cao Cao's grandson

Other Figures[]

  • Cao Teng - Cao Cao's grandfather, Jixing, was an eunuch who served four Han emperors without causing mistakes. He initially served Emperor An but questioned the throne's appointment of Emperor Zhi. Cao Teng praised Zhi, leading to his enthronement. He was despised by Liang Wang, the heir, and eventually appointed as the highest rank for an eunuch.
  • Cao Song - Cao Cao's father, originally born within the Xiahou family and was Xiahou Dun's uncle (younger brother of the latter's father), style name was Jugao. Adopted by Cao Teng. A modest character of restraint who valued piety, he rose in ranks to be Grand Commandant. Answered draft for the Yellow Turban Rebellion and went with his family to Xuzhou. After distinguishing Cao Cao to lead in his place, Cao Song decided to return home to Yanzhou. According to the Wushu, Tao Qian's subordinate Zhang Kai killed him during the journey. Cao Cao became furious once he heard the news and led troops to avenge him. Posthumously honored by Cao Pi as Tai Huangdi (Emperor Tai) in 220.
  • Cao De - Cao Song's son, Cao Cao's younger brother. Mentioned in the Book of Wei and Shiyu. Accompanied his father's return back to Yanzhou. Shared the same fate as his father, reportedly being one of the first people killed whilst guarding a gate. His name is a contrast to the Book of the Later Han and Wushu, the former reporting that Cao Song's son was named Cao Ji and the second book making no mention of Cao De's name. It's unknown if his name was misreported or if they are two separate people.

  • Cao Ang - Cao Cao's eldest son, mother was Lady Liu.
  • Cao Shuo - Cao Cao's second son, mother was Lady Liu. Sickly and is suggested to have died when he was young due to his scant mention in records. Posthumously honored by Cao Rui as Shang Wang (Prince Shang) in 229.
  • Cao Zhang - Cao Cao's fourth son, brave youth nicknamed by his father "Yellow Beard". He was Cao Kai's father, which made Emperor Cao Fang his grandson.
  • Cao Zhi - Cao Cao's fifth son, skilled with poetry and was dubbed "poet sage" by his father.
  • Cao Xiong - Cao Cao's sixth son, style name was Zilie, mother was Bianshi. Died when he was young. The Book of Wei states that he died due to illness. Posthumously honored by Cao Rui as Huaixiao Wang (Prince Huaixiao)
  • Cao Biao - Cao Cao's seventh son, style name was Shuhu, mother was Sunji. Served his father and his older brother, being appointed Chu Wang (Prince Chu). Loved literature and poetry and was close to Cao Zhi. Cao Zhi dedicated a poem to him, Zeng Baima Wanghu. Conspired a mutiny with Wang Ling to replace Cao Fang. The plan failed and he was ordered to commit suicide when he was 57.
  • Cao Chong - Cao Cao's eighth son, style name was Cangshu. A studious hopeful lad, he was very insightful, benevolent, and respected for his age. All the vassals that knew him admired him and held great expectations for his future. His father particularly adored him, some sources claiming more than Cao Pi. Unfortunately, Cao Chong was also born with a frail body and died of illness when he was 13. His death caused Cao Cao to slump into a great depression. The timing of his death was ironic since Zhen Luo was being granted within the family, meaning that both a marriage and funeral ceremony were being held at once. In response Cao Cao said to Cao Pi, "Cangshu's (Cao Chong's) death is a great misfortune to me, but you should rejoice. You are to be my true successor after all." When Cao Pi was made emperor, he remarked that he possibly could have never risen to his current state of power if Cao Chong were still alive.
  • Cao Yu - Cao Cao's ninth son, style name was Pengzu, married Zhang Lu's daughter, became Yan Wang (Prince Yan) in 225. Close with Cao Rui due to being near the same age and is considered his friend amongst the other princes. When Cao Rui collapsed due to illness, Cao Yu attended to him. Appointed Grand Commander by Cao Rui, but politely refused since it didn't fit his character. His subordinates, Liu Fang and Sun Zi, lost faith in him and pledged their loyalties to Cao Shuang. Cao Yu and his other followers lost favor and were discharged. He was the father of Cao Huan, the last of the three young emperors of Wei.
  • Cao Lin - Cao Cao's tenth son, named Marquess of Raoyang by his father. Dubbed Pei Wang (Prince Pei) by Cao Pi. After his death in 256, he was named Mu Wang (Prince Mu) and his titles went to his son, Cao Wei.
  • Cao Gun - Cao Cao's eleventh son, named Marquess of Pingxiang by his father. Dubbed Beihai Wang (Prince Beihai or Prince of the North Sea) by Cao Pi. Liked studying since youth and was said to be exceptionally intelligent by the time he was 10. Calm and quiet, liked quilting cloth from a loom with his wife and concubines. Died when he was young and was posthumously named Gong Wang (Prince Gong).
  • Cao Ju - Cao Cao's twelfth son, named Marquess of Fanyang by his father. Became Pengcheng Wang (Prince of Pengcheng) by Cao Pi, which honored the birthplace of his mother. Committed a crime and was punished by having his properties reduced. Returned 4,600 households two years later. Candidate for successor after Cao Fang but grieved the removal of Cao Pi's political system and refused.
  • Cao Ju - Cao Cao's thirteenth son, mother was Lady Yin. Died young without an heir. Succeeded by Cao Jun's child. Given posthumous name Fanyang Minwang.
  • Cao Shang - Cao Cao's fourteenth son, mother was Sunji. Died young without an heir. No successor so his territory was confiscated. Given posthumous name Linyi Shang-gongzi.
  • Cao Qin - Cao Cao's fifteenth son, mother was Sunji. Died young without an heir. No successor so territory was confiscated. Given posthumous name Gang Shang-gongzi.
  • Cao Xuan - Cao Cao's sixteenth son, mother was Lady Qin. Appointed as Marquess of Xizhou by his father. Died young without an heir. Succeeded by Cao Lin's child. Given posthumous name Jishang Huaiwang.
  • Cao Jun - Cao Cao's seventeenth son, style name was Zian. Appointed as Marquess of Xiangyi by his father. Became Chenliu Gongwang. Died in 259 and was succeeded by his son, Cao Ao.
  • Cao Gan - Cao Cao's eighteenth son, mother was Chenji, eventually entitled as Marquess of Hongnong by his father. His mother died when he was three and Cao Cao's illness worsened when Cao Gan was five. Worrying for Cao Gan, Cao Cao took pity on his son for losing his parents at such a young age and asked Cao Pi to look after Cao Gan after he passed away. Cao Pi followed his father's wishes and took care of Cao Gan well. As Cao Gan matured, he thought Cao Pi as if he were his own father, which made his older brother shed tears of pity when he corrected his younger brother. He passed away when he 45.
  • Cao Cheng - Cao Cao's nineteenth son, mother was Liji. Died young without an heir. No successor so territory was confiscated. Given posthumous name Gucheng Shang-gongzi.
  • Cao Zheng - Cao Cao's twentieth son, married Yuan Tan's daughter in a bid for peace negotiations but divorced her when their relations changed. Appointed as marquess but died a year later in 218. Had no children but his properties were succeeded by Cao Ju's (Cao Cao's twelve son) son. Given posthumous name Feidai Gongzi.
  • Cao Jing - Cao Cao's twenty-first son, mother was Liji. Died young without an heir. No successor so territory was confiscated. Given posthumous name Ling Shang-gongzi.
  • Cao Jun - Cao Cao's twenty-second son, mother was Zhouji. Appointed as marquess but died soon after (either in 218 or 219). Succeeded by his son, Cao Kang. Given posthumous name Fan Angong.
  • Cao Ji - Cao Cao's twenty-third son, mother was Liuji. Died young without an heir. No successor so territory was confiscated. Given posthumous name Guangzong Shang-gongzi.
  • Cao Yi - Cao Cao's twenty-fourth son, mother was Songji. Made Marquess of Licheng by his father and eventually became the ruler of Dongping. Succeeded by his son, Cao Xi. Given posthumous name Dongping Lingwang.
  • Cao Mao - Cao Cao's twenty-fifth son. Known to be an arrogant and pushy person, unfavored by Cao Cao and Cao Pi. Only taken into royalty during Cao Rui's reign. Offered to replace Cao Yi but used the excuse of throat pain to pardon himself from responsibility.

  • Cao Lin - Cao Pi's second son, ruler of Hedong by his father, ruler of Donghai by his brother. Rough and violent, said to have occasionally killed ladies within his harem. He was also the father of Emperor Cao Mao.
  • Cao Xie - Cao Pi's third son, died young.
  • Cao Rui - Cao Pi's fourth son, appointed as the ruler of Yang Ping Prefecture. Died soon afterwards without an heir. Succeeded by Cao Rui's son.
  • Cao Jian - Cao Pi's fifth son, ruler of Dongwu. Died soon afterwards without an heir. No successor so territory was confiscated.
  • Cao Li - Cao Pi's sixth son, ruler of Yuancheng. Died of unknown causes in 229. Succeeded by Cao Jie's son.
  • Cao Yong - Cao Pi's seventh son, ruler of Huainan. Died young and was succeeded by Cao Jie's son.
  • Cao Gong - Cao Pi's eighth son, ruler of Chongha. Died young without an heir. No successor so territory was confiscated and family line became extinct.
  • Cao Yan - Cao Pi's ninth son, ruler of Guangping. Died young without an heir. No successor so territory was confiscated and family line became extinct.

Ladies[]

  • Lady Liu - Cao Cao's concubine who died whilst she was still young. Mother of Cao Ang, Cao Shuo, and Princess Qinghe. Cao Cao thought fondly of the children he had with her, particularly adoring Cao Ang.
  • Lady Ding - Cao Cao's wife. Married to her husband soon after Lady Liu's death. Had no children with Cao Cao but became Cao Ang's raising parent. Perhaps due to the shock and grief he experienced from Cao Ang's death, Cao Cao accused her of being too calm about losing one of his children. After venting his frustrations, Cao Cao eventually reflected on his actions and remembered the love he had for Lady Ding. Figuring that she heard his cold-hearted bantering from the village she was left in, he offered to mend their relationship and wanted her to return with him. She refused and both parties separated. After Cao Cao accepted Bianshi, he once again offered for his wife to return to him. Learning about his new paramour and taking to hating her, she turned him down with spite. Eventually, Lady Ding was won over by her rival's hospitality and the two women became close friends. Once she passed away, Bianshi convinced Cao Cao to hold a funeral for her.
  • Empress Dowager Bian - Cao Cao's famous concubine.
  • Wang Zhaoyi - Cao Cao's concubine, Cao Gan's raising parent. While she was low ranked amongst his mistresses, Cao Cao adored her for her wise and charming personality.
  • Lady Huan - Cao Cao's concubine, Cao Chong, Cao Ju, and Cao Yu's mother. Cao Cao praised the sons he had with her, stating that all three of them were worthy for the right to be his successor. Known to have at least existed in 195 but her further whereabouts are not known.
  • Sunji - Cao Cao's mistress who gave birth to Cao Shang, Cao Biao, and Cao Qin. She was accused of conspiring with the rebellion stirred by Cao Biao and Wang Ling. Committed suicide soon after.
  • Lady Du - Cao Cao's concubine, formerly married to Qin Yulu. Gave birth to Cao Lin, Cao Gun, and Princess Jinxiang.
  • Lady Qin - Cao Cao's concubine, mother to Cao Xuan and Cao Jun.
  • Liji - Cao Cao's mistress, mother to Cao Cheng, Cao Zheng, Cao Jing.
  • Zoushi - Cao Cao's lover, formerly Zhang Ji's wife. After her husband died in battle, Cao Cao became infatuated with her. Their short affair was said to have led to the events of Wan Castle. Zoushi's activities aren't accurately recorded after the battle, but some believe that she could have been killed during the riot.
  • Zhouji - Cao Cao's mistress, Cao Jun's mother.
  • Liuji - Cao Cao's mistress, Cao Ji's mother.
  • Songji - Cao Cao's mistress, Cao Yi's mother.
  • Zhaoji - Cao Cao's mistress, Cao Mao's mother.
  • Chenji - Cao Cao's mistress, Cao Gan's mother. Also known as Chenqie.
  • Lai Ying'er - born in Luoyang, she was a singing maiden who caught Cao Cao's attention. Although invited into his realm as his concubine, she felt unneeded since Cao Cao already had so many beauties surrounding him. However, her looks also enchanted a handsome soldier named Wang Tu and they both fell in love with one another. Cao Cao eventually apprehended the lovers in anger and had them executed. Later, Cao Cao would apparently regret his actions as he was said to have occasionally mumbled, "What I would give to have switched places with Wang Tu and die in his stead..."

  • Princess Qinghe - Cao Cao's eldest daughter, Lady Liu's daughter, was scouted for a suitor by Ding Yi, but Cao Pi advised against it. Instead, Xiahou Mao, a close friend of Cao Pi, was suggested. Despite their union, Xiahou Mao resentfully treated his wife, leading to disapproval from his younger brothers. Despite this, he was spared serious charges.
  • Princess Anyang - Cao Cao's daughter, wife of Xun Yu's eldest son, Xun Yun. Given name unknown. Their son later married into the Sima family.
  • Cao Xian - Cao Cao's daughter, royal consort of Emperor Xian. Later known as Queen Consort Xiaoxian Cao.
  • Cao Jie - Cao Cao's daughter, royal consort of Emperor Xian.
  • Cao Hua - Cao Cao's daughter, royal consort of Emperor Xian.
  • Princess Jinxiang - Cao Cao's daughter, mother was Lady Du. Given name unknown. Married to He Yan, who descended from the Qin family and became one of Cao Cao's stepsons. Princess Jinxiang was known to be broad-minded and wise, which would prove to be a stark contrast to her husband's dark and twisted crimes. After her husband's execution in 249, his son was ordered to join his father. However, his mother pleaded mercy for her son. Fortunately, Sima Yi had long admired her level-headed nature and spared both individuals.

  • Empress Wenzhao - Cao Pi's first wife, formerly Yuan Xi's wife. Also known as Zhenshi, Zhen Luo, and Zhen Mi.
  • Empress Wende - Guo Yong's daughter, Cao Pi's second wife, style name was Nuwang.
  • Lady Li - Cao Pi's concubine, good friend of Zhenshi. After her friend's death, she was entrusted to take care of Cao Rui. During her friend's funeral, she couldn't bear to see Zhenshi's body in a casket and covered her face with her hair to avoid seeing the body.
  • Concubine Li - Cao Pi's concubine, Cao Xie's mother.
  • Concubine Yin - Cao Pi's concubine.
  • Concubine Chai - Cao Pi's concubine. From noble heritage and was constantly cherished by her lover for it.
  • Pan Shuyuan - Cao Pi's mistress, Cao Rui's mother (fourth son).
  • Zhu Shuyuan - Cao Pi's mistress, Cao Jian's mother.
  • Chou Zhaoyi - Cao Pi's mistress, Cao Lin's mother. Thought to have been favored due to her relatively high rank amongst Cao Pi's lovers.
  • Xuji - Cao Pi's mistress, Cao Li's mother.
  • Suji - Cao Pi's mistress, Cao Yong's mother.
  • Zhangji - Cao Pi's mistress, Cao Gong's mother.
  • Songji - Cao Pi's mistress, Cao Yan's mother.
  • Liushi - Cao Pi's concubine, imperial maid.
  • Renshi - Cao Pi's concubine, woman from local community.

  • Princess Dongxiang - Cao Pi and Empress Zhen's daughter.

Vassals[]

Five Generals of Wei[]

The Five Generals of Wei (五将軍) were five generals who had many military exploits and were known as heroes to their kingdom. They include:

  1. Zhang Liao - recognized leader who is also skilled in politics
  2. Yue Jin - headstrong and honorable warrior
  3. Yu Jin - dominant and regal; after he surrendered to Guan Yu, his reputation was harshly criticized.
  4. Zhang He - versatile and cunning
  5. Xu Huang - skilled in strategy and fair

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, these generals were featured as Wei's version (and possible inspiration) of the Five Tiger Generals. While the rank itself is disputed, the five generals were singularly featured in the historical record, the Book of Wei. Based on this source, other candidates for the same title would also include Xiahou Yuan and Cao Ren. The Record of Three Kingdoms also recognizes these five generals.

Eight Tiger Riders[]

The Eight Tiger Riders (八虎騎) were eight praised horse riders who were related to Cao Cao. While they were cavalry captains and valiant warriors, the rank itself is disputed.

  1. Cao Ren
  2. Cao Hong
  3. Cao Zhen
  4. Cao Chun
  5. Cao Xiu
  6. Xiahou Dun
  7. Xiahou Yuan
  8. Xiahou Shang

Cao Ren was mentioned to have been a great captain in the Record of the Three Kingdoms and his remaining relatives within the Cao family were given the same recognition during Cao Cao's campaigns. Based on these historical notes, the Xiahou relatives are the ones that remain in question for the "rank".

Eight Tiger Generals[]

The Eight Tiger Generals (八虎上将) were eight praised generals who served Cao Cao valiantly. It is given a mention in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

  1. Xu Chu
  2. Zhang Liao
  3. Yue Jin
  4. Li Dian
  5. Cao Ren
  6. Cao Hong
  7. Xiahou Yuan
  8. Xiahou Dun

Nine Courageous Advisors[]

The Nine Courageous Advisors (骨干谋士九人) were nine prized intellectuals who helped fortify Cao Cao's conquests with their wits. It's debated whether the title was actually real and used during their lifetime.

  1. Xun Yu
  2. Xun You
  3. Jia Xu
  4. Guo Jia
  5. Cheng Yu
  6. Xi Zhicai
  7. Liu Ye
  8. Jiang Ji
  9. Sima Yi

Thirty-Six Important Advisors[]

The Thirty-Six Important Advisors (重要谋士三十六人) were intellectuals who were known to assist Cao Cao. Their efforts were considered to be irreplaceable to his rise to power. The complete list isn't known, the last person being unnamed and debated.

  1. Chen Qun
  2. Hua Xin
  3. Gang Yao
  4. Man Chong
  5. Dong Zhao
  6. Wang Lang
  7. Cui Yan
  8. Mao Jie
  9. Jia Kui
  10. Du Ji
  11. Tian Chou
  12. Wang Xiu
  13. Yang Xiu
  14. Xin Pi
  15. Yang Fu
  16. Tian Yu
  17. Wang Jie
  18. Kuai Yue
  19. Zhang Ji
  20. Du Xi
  21. Zao Zhi
  22. Ren Jun
  23. Chen Jiao
  24. Xi Lu
  25. Huan Jie
  26. Ding Yi
  27. Ding Yi (brother of Ding Yi)
  28. Sima Lang
  29. Han Ji
  30. Wei Kang
  31. Bing Yuan
  32. Zhao Yan
  33. Xi Gui
  34. Xu You
  35. Guo Huai


Advisors[]


Generals[]

Cao Cao's Army[]

Wei Army[]

  • Bi Gui
  • Bian Lan
  • Cai Fang
  • Cai Lin
  • Cai Yang
  • Cao Shuang
  • Cao Zhen (later)
  • Cen Wei
  • Chang Diao
  • Chen Jun
  • Chen Qian
  • Cheng He
  • Chang Lin
  • Chen Qian
  • Chen Tai
  • Cheng Cui
  • Cheng Diao
  • Cheng He
  • Cheng Ji
  • Cheng Wu
  • Cao Chen
  • Cui Liang
  • Dai Ling
  • Dang Jun
  • Deng Ai
  • Deng Zhong
  • Dong Heng
  • Dong Xi (Wei)
  • Fei Yao
  • Fei Zhan
  • Feng Kai
  • Fu Fang
  • Gao Rou
  • Gongsun Yuan
  • Gou An
  • Guanqiu Dian
  • Guanqiu Jian
  • Guanqiu Xiu
  • Guanqiu Zhong
  • Guo Huai
  • Guo Yi
  • Han Qi
  • Han Qiong
  • Han Yao
  • Han Ying
  • Han Zong
  • Hao Zhao
  • He Zhen
  • Hou Yin
  • Hu Fen
  • Hu Lie
  • Hu Xiu
  • Hu Yuan
  • Hu Zhi
  • Hu Zun
  • Hua Yong
  • Huan Fan
  • Huan Jia
  • Huan Jie
  • Jia Si
  • Jiang Ban
  • Jiang Wei
  • Jiao Bo
  • Jiao Yi
  • Jia Chong
  • Ju An
  • Li Peng
  • Li Qian
  • Li Sheng
  • Li Xu
  • Liang Qian
  • Liang Kuan
  • Liang Xi
  • Liang Xu
  • Liu Da
  • Liu Du
  • Liu Fu
  • Liu Qin
  • Liu Shao
  • Liu Xian
  • Liu Ye
  • Lu Chang
  • Lu Jian
  • Lu Zhao
  • Lu Zhi
  • Ma Jun
  • Ma Long
  • Ma Zun
  • Man Cheng
  • Pan Ju
  • Pan Sui
  • Pang Hui
  • Qian Hong
  • Qin Lang
  • Qiu Jian
  • Ren Jun
  • Shangguan Zixiu
  • Shi Bao
  • Shi Huan
  • Shi Zhao
  • Shi Zuan
  • Sun Qian
  • Tian Xu
  • Tian Yu
  • Tian Zhang
  • Wang Chang
  • Wang Feixiao
  • Wang Guan
  • Wang Guang
  • Wang Hun
  • Wang Ji
  • Wang Jing
  • Wang Jinhu
  • Wang Ling
  • Wang Mingshan
  • Wang Qi
  • Wang Shuang
  • Wang Yu
  • Wang Zhen
  • Wang Zhong
  • Wei Ji
  • Wei Kai
  • Wei Kang
  • Wei Ping
  • Wen Hu
  • Wen Hui
  • Wen Qin
  • Wen Yang
  • Xiahou Ba
  • Xiahou Cun
  • Xiahou He
  • Xiahou Hui
  • Xiahou Mao
  • Xiahou Wei
  • Xin Chang
  • Xu Shang
  • Xu Yi
  • Xu Zhi
  • Xue Qiao
  • Xue Ze
  • Xue Ti
  • Xue Ze
  • Xun Kai
  • Yan Xing
  • Yan Rou
  • Yang Fu
  • Yang Hu
  • Yang Kang
  • Yang Ling
  • Yang Wei
  • Yang Xin
  • Yin Feng
  • Yin Shang
  • Yin Shu
  • You Tu
  • Yue Chen
  • Zhang Fu
  • Zhang Hu
  • Zhang Pu
  • Zhang Qiu
  • Zhang Sheng
  • Zhang Shi
  • Zhang Te
  • Zhang Yi (Wei)
  • Zhang Ying (Wei)
  • Zhang Yun
  • Zhao Yan
  • Zheng Wen
  • Zhong Chan
  • Zhong Hui
  • Zhong Jun
  • Zhong Jun (Zhong Hui's nephew)
  • Zhong Yao
  • Zhong Yi
  • Zhong Yong
  • Zhong Yu
  • Zhou Tai
  • Zhu Fang
  • Zhu Gai
  • Zhu Guang
  • Zhu Zan
  • Zhuge Dan
  • Zhuge Xu
  • Zong Ziqing

Other Maidens[]

  • Wang Yi - Zhao Ang's wife.
  • Xiahou Lingnu - Cao Wenshu's wife.
  • Cuishi - Cao Zhi's wife, daughter of Cui Liang, and Cui Yan's niece. Was forced to commit suicide for wearing exessively extravagant clothes.
  • Lady Kong - Daughter of Kong Rong.
  • Lady Jiang - Niece of Yang Fu and mother of Jiang Xu, she urged her son to attack Ma Chao.
  • Lady Ruan - Xu Yun's wife.
  • Lady Li - Pang De's wife.
  • Zhang Changpu - Zhong Yao's wife and the mother of Zhong Hui. She was a female scholar who personally took care of her son's education.

Fictional Followers[]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

  • Bian Xi - appeared in chapter 27. Killed by Guan Yu during his escape from Cao Cao.
  • Cai He - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapters 36, 46, 47, and 49. Was sent with Cai Zhong to feign defection to Wu at the Battle of Chibi. The ploy was seen through, and Cai He was sacrificed to a flag.
  • Cai Xun - appeared in chapters 34, 45, and 50. Relative of Cai Mao. Killed at the Battle of Chibi by an arrow strung by Gan Ning.
  • Cai Zhong - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapters 34, 46, 47, 49, and 50. Relative of Cai Mao. Was sent with Cai He to feign defection to Wu at the Battle of Chibi. Guided Gan Ning to Cao Cao's ship and was immediately slain by Gan Ning.
  • Cheliji - appeared in chapter 94. Was the king of a Western Qiang tribe and sent to battle Shu by Cao Rui. After a devastating defeat, surrendered to Shu.
  • Cui Liang - appeared in chapter 92. Attempted to capture Zhuge Liang by luring him into his city but was killed by Guan Xing.
  • Dang Jun - appeared in chapters 113 and 114. Was an advisor to Deng Ai.
  • Han De - appeared in chapter 92. During a northern campaign, was killed by Zhao Yun.
  • Han Qi
  • Han Qiong
  • Han Yao
  • Han Ying
  • Han Fu - appeared in chapter 27. Killed by Guan Yu during his escape from Cao Cao.
  • Han Sui - didn't surrender to Cao Cao historically.
  • Kong Xiu - appeared in chapter 27. Killed by Guan Yu during his escape from Cao Cao.
  • Meng Tan - appeared in chapter 27. Killed by Guan Yu during his escape from Cao Cao.
  • Qin Liang - appeared in chapter 100. Sent to battle by Cao Zhen, but was killed by Liao Hua.
  • Qin Qi - appeared in chapters 27 and 28. Killed by Guan Yu during his escape from Cao Cao.
  • Qiu Ben - appeared in chapter 117. Advisor to Deng Ai.
  • Wang Guo - also known as Wang Huo
  • Wang Zhi - appeared in chapter 27. Killed by Guan Yu during during his escape from Cao Cao.
  • Xiahou Cun - appeared in chapter 73. Killed by Guan Yu at the Battle of Fan Castle.
  • Xiahou De - appeared in chapters 70 and 71. Killed by Yan Yan at the Battle of Mt. Dingjun.
  • Xiahou En - appeared in chapter 41. During the Battle of Changban, he held two of Cao Cao's sword, the Blue Blade and Trust of God. Was slain by Zhao Yun.
  • Xiahou Jie - appeared in chapte 42. Was frightened to death by Zhang Fei's shout during his stand at the Changban Bridge.
  • Zheng Lun - appeared in chapter 113. Slain in a duel by Liao Hua.
  • Zhong Jin - appeared in chapters 41 and 42. Was killed by Zhao Yun during the Battle of Changban.
  • Zhong Jing - appeared in chapter 58 and was Zhong Yao's younger brother. Killed by Pang De, who was still serving under Ma Chao.

From Other Sources[]

  • Cai Wenji - saved by Cao Cao but allowed to return to her home.
  • Dong Xuanfeng and Xi Xuanfeng - original characters from Koei.
  • Himiko - sourced to have friendly relations with Wei but did not serve under them.
  • Xiahou Bang - original character from Koei.
  • Wei Phoenix

Relations[]

Allies[]

  • Han
  • Heishan Bandits (After the Battle of Yan Province)
  • Nanman (during the attack on Shu)
  • Wu (during the attack on Yuan Shu; during the Battle of Fan Castle; during the attack on Shu)

Enemies[]

See also[]

Gallery[]

Wu
DW-Wu
Historical Information
Location: Areas south of Chang Jiang, capital at Jiankang
Start: 222
End: 280
Major General(s): Cheng Pu
Gan Ning
Lu Meng
Lu Xun
Zhu Ran
Major Battle(s) Wujun
Chibi
Fancheng
Yiling
Dongkou
Hefei Castle

Wu (呉), also known as Sun Wu (孫呉) or Eastern Wu (東呉), is one of the three influential kingdoms in Dynasty Warriors, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dynasty Tactics, and Kessen II. In Dynasty Warriors and their other appearances, the country is symbolized by the color red as well as a tiger (especially with the Sun family's motif). In Kessen II and early Romance of the Three Kingdoms titles, they are symbolized by the color blue.

In Dynasty Warriors, the kingdom had the most playable characters as of the third installment. It was initially ruled by various governors in the south, but was conquered by the Sun family. The Sun family established their rule through family service and veteran talent. However, Sun Quan's unreasonable decisions led to tyranny under Sun Hao's rule, resulting in the deaths of Sun Luban and Sun Chen. This internal chaos never fully recovered.

Rulers[]

  1. Sun Jian (posthumously)
  2. Sun Ce (posthumously)
  3. Sun Quan (222 ~ 252 AD)
  4. Sun Liang (252 ~ 258 AD) - Sun Quan's youngest son
  5. Sun Xiu (258 ~ 264 AD) - Sun Quan's sixth son
  6. Sun Hao (264 ~ 280 AD) - Sun He's son

Other Figures[]

  • Sun Qiang - Sun Jian's older brother, style name was Shengtai. All that is clearly known is that he lost his wife while he was still young and that his descendants went into royalty.
  • Sun Jing - Sun Jian's younger brother who helped his brother's campaigns.
  • Sun Yi - Sun Jian's third son.
  • Sun Kuang - Sun Jian's fourth son, style name was Jizuo. To quell the discontentments between Sun Quan and Cao Cao's forces following Sun Ce's passing, he married Cao Cao's niece. He had no other listed accomplishments, but his descendants were able to prosper. According to the Jiangbiao Zhuan, he made a grave error in the Battle of Dongkou. As punishment, he was deprived of the Sun name and sent to prison, which doubled as the spot where he died.
  • Sun Lang - Sun Jian's illegitimate son, mother unknown. Also known as Sun Ren, which became the given name for Lady Sun in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. When Cao Xiu advanced with troops into Dongkou, he and Lu Fan were able to drive back their invasion. At the same time, however, Sun Lang had accidentally set fire to ally war supplies. Sun Quan was greatly angered by the fault, banished him from royalty, and had him imprisoned. It is said that Sun Lang died while still in jail.
  • Sun Shao - Sun Ce's eldest son.
  • Sun Deng - Sun Quan's eldest son, crowned prince, style name was Zigao. Since his mother came from a poor background, he disciplined himself to be a wise and virtuous individual. When presented with the opportunity to rule, he was aware of his poor status and used illness as an excuse to avoid future disputes. He became archery and study friends with great individuals, such as Zhuge Ke and Zhang Xiu. He helped nurse his father's spirit after Sun Lu's death. As thanks, Sun Quan began to revere Sun Deng's neglected mother. He eventually succumbed to illness at age 33, but not before he informed Sun He that he dearly loved his brothers and father.
  • Sun Lu - Sun Quan's second son, Zizhi, married Pan Jun's daughter. Sun Quan advised him to become ruler, but initially feared him. Instead, he performed border patrols. Sun Lu ruled his area justly, thriving in prosperity. His death depressed Sun Quan, leading to his demise.
  • Sun He - Sun Quan's third son, crowned prince, style name was Zixiao. Studied hard since he was young, was known to be courteous, and excelled in horse riding and archery. Also said to have liked gambling. However, he and Sun Ba were favored just as equally by his father. To counter his brother's aggressions and false claims, Sun He gathered a great deal of supporters to oppose his brother. Although he and his supporters apologized for the dispute, Sun Quan didn't accept their words. His father finally decided to end the conflict by separating them, demoting Sun He to a commoner's status to the indignity of his vassals. He was later driven to commit suicide by Sun Jun.
  • Sun Ba - Sun Quan's fourth son, crowned prince, style name was Ziwei. Had to ask twice for his crown, refused the first time by his father. He was favored in a manner that was similar to the other princes, which he and other generals resented. To counter Sun He's presence, he rallied a great deal of followers and caused a split between the followers of the realm. After eight years of wrongful executions and accusations, Sun Quan decided to end the conflict by separating the brothers. He ordered Sun Ba to commit suicide.
  • Sun Fen - Sun Quan's fifth son, style name was Ziyang. Mentored by Lu Dai, but was said to not have the most ideal behavior. After his father's death, Zhuge Ke didn't deem him fit to follow his father and ordered him to report to Wuchang under Yu Zhang. Refused but quickly agreed after the advisor sent him a threatening letter that reprimanded his past behavior. Was rumored to have been involved with Zhuge Ke's death. After hearing a rumor that the grave of his beloved departed wife resembled a general named Zhang Jun, Sun Hao angrily ordered the deaths of Sun Fen and five other people.

Ladies[]

  • Lady Wu - Sun Jian's known wife, Wu Jing's older sister. Gave birth to his four sons. Called Wu Guotai in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms games.
  • Sun Shi (Lady Sun) - Sun Jian's sister, and mother of Xu Kun. They provided assistance to Sun Ce's conquest of Jiangdong.
  • Chen Shi - Sun Jian's daughter, Sun Quan's older sister. Became Pan Jun's child. Her daughter became Pan Mi's wife.
  • Unnamed daughter - Sun Jian's daughter, Sun Quan's older sister. Hong Zi's wife.
  • Lady Sun - Sun Ce and Sun Quan's younger sister, Liu Bei's wife.
  • Two Qiaos - Wives of Sun Ce (only known one) and Zhou Yu.
  • Sun Ce's eldest daughter - Wife of Gu Yong's eldest son, Gu Shao.
  • Lady Sun - Sun Ce's second daughter and Lu Xun's wife.
  • Sun Ce's third daughter - Wife of Zhu Zhi's second son, Zhu Ji.
  • Lady Xie - Sun Quan's first wife, also known as Lady Wu, born in Guiji, Shanying. Quickly lost favor once Lady Xu was introduced and died at a young age. Written to have had a younger brother in the Book of the Later Han.
  • Lady Xu - Sun Quan's second wife, born in Wu, Fuchun. Granddaughter of Sun Jian's younger sister, Xu Gun's daughter. Previously Lu Shang's wife until her first husband's death. Married when Sun Quan was living in Wu and became Sun Deng's foster mother. However, he divorced her due to her jealous character and left her to live in Wu. Suggested to be named empress by Sun Deng and other vassals, but Sun Quan refused. Died of illness after Sun Quan became emperor.
  • Lady Bu - Sun Quan's third wife.
  • Lady Wang - Sun Quan's fourth wife, born in Xuzhou, Langye. Wang Lujiu's daughter, Sun He's biological mother. Dies after being neglected by Sun Ba's group after her son was crowned prince. Posthumously named Empress Dayi by Sun Xiu.
  • Lady Wang - Sun Quan's fifth wife, born in Xuzhou, Nanyang, Sun Xiu's biological mother. Driven out after Sun He became crowned prince and died in Gongan. Posthumously named Empress Jinghuai by Sun Xiu.
  • Lady Pan - Sun Quan's sixth wife, born in Guiji, Juzhang, Sun Liang's biological mother. Father was a government official but committed a crime and was executed. Only one to become empress during her lifetime. Neglected the palace maids and was mysteriously killed in 252. Buried in a mausoleum at Purple Mountain.
  • Lady Yuan - Sun Quan's concubine, Yuan Shu's daughter. After Lady Bu passed away, there was a small movement to make her empress. Lady Pan slandered her to Sun Quan and he killed her in retaliation. Other sources claimed she rejected the position and was content with raising the Wu emperor's children instead.
  • Lady He - Sun He's wife and Sun Hao's mother.
  • Lady Quan - Sun Liang's wife.
  • Lady Zhu - Sun Xiu's wife. Sun Luyu and Zhu Ju daughter.
  • Lady Teng - Sun Hao's wife.
  • Xieji - Sun Quan's mistress, Sun Ba's biological mother.
  • Zhongji - Sun Quan's mistress, Sun Fen's biological mother.
  • Unnamed mistress - Sometimes called Lady Zhong due to embroidery from the Six Dynasty painter's period.
  • Sun Luban - Sun Quan's eldest daughter, style name was Dahu, married to Zhou Yu's son, Zhou Xun. One of the key figures to the infamy that was the bloodbath dispute for the Wu throne out of corruption and taking advantage of Sun Quan's failing mind.
  • Sun Shi (speculative) - Sun Quan's second daughter, married to Liu Zuan. Died young.
  • Sun Luyu - Sun Quan's third daughter, style name was Xiaohu, married to Zhu Ju so she was also known as Princess Zhu. Later married to Liu Zuan.
  • Xushi - Sun Yi's wife.

Vassals[]

Regents[]

Magnificent Five[]

The Magnificent Five are five integral generals that Sun Jian noted were his most skilled followers. They were reputed for their thorough knowledge of battle as well as their martial prowess. The four subordinates are given their own unique weapon in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel.

  • Sun Jian
  • Cheng Pu - uses a steel-spined spear with a snake-headed blade; called the "Serpent Spear"
  • Huang Gai - uses an iron rod
  • Han Dang - uses a heavy great dao
  • Zu Mao - wields a pair of swords-of-war

Five Wu Elders[]

The Five Wu Elders or Five Veterans of Wu (吳大老) refers to a group of long-standing and highly respected generals who served Wu faithfully.

Four Families of Wu[]

The Four Families of Wu (呉郡の四姓) are prestigious and rich families in Wu. They were held in high regard before the Sun family came to rule and their support greatly sustained the kingdom. In the Shishuo Xinyu, each family is additionally characterized with a particular trait. The families, their characteristic, and a few of their successful members are as follows:

Two Zhangs[]

The Two Zhangs are two advisers recommended to Sun Ce by Zhou Yu on the former's journey to conquer Wu. After much persuasion from Sun Ce himself, the two joined him. It is a common belief that the two are brothers, however, this is not mentioned in historical sources nor explicitly mentioned in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel.

  • Zhang Zhao - greatly respected regarding advice on the internal affairs of Wu
  • Zhang Hong - persuaded Sun Quan to change the territory's capital into Jianye, which would later become a foundation for future dynasties

Advisers[]

  • Bu Zhi
  • Cheng Bing
  • Chen Rong
  • Ding Gu
  • Dong Chao
  • Feng Xi
  • Gu Tan
  • Gu Shao
  • He Zhi
  • Hong Zi
  • Hu Chong
  • Hu Zong
  • Huan Yi
  • Hua He
  • Kan Ze
  • Liang Yu
  • Li Su (style name: Weigong)
  • Lou Xuan
  • Lu Fan
  • Lu Ji
  • Lu Ji
  • Lu Xi
  • Lu Ju
  • Lu Kai
  • Lu Mao
  • Lu Meng
  • Lu Su
  • Lu Yin
  • Meng Zong
  • Pan Jun
  • Pei Xuan
  • Puyang Xing
  • Puyang Yi 
  • Sun Chen
  • Sun Kuang
  • Sun Shao (style: Changxu)
  • Teng Yin
  • Wan Yu
  • Wang Fan
  • Wang Bo
  • Wang Dun
  • Wu Can
  • Xue Zong
  • Yan Jun
  • Yin Li
  • Yu Fan
  • Zhang Wen
  • Zhang Yue
  • Zhu En
  • Zhuge Jin
  • Zhuge Ke
  • Zhou Fang
  • Zhou Yu




Generals[]

Sun Jian's army[]

Sun Ce's Army[]


Wu Army[]

  • Bu Chan
  • Bu Ji
  • Bu Jing
  • Bu Xie
  • Bu Xuan
  • Bing Xuan
  • Cai Gong
  • Cheng Dang
  • Cen Hun
  • Cen Ke
  • Chen Biao
  • Chen Xiu
  • Cheng Zi
  • Chunyu Shi
  • Deng Ju
  • Deng Xuanzhi
  • Ding Feng
  • Ding Feng (younger brother)
  • Fan Jiang
  • Fan Shen
  • Feng Chao
  • Feng Ze
  • Fu Ying
  • Fu Shiren
  • Gan Tai
  • Gan Huai
  • Gan Ning
  • He Da
  • He Du
  • He Jing
  • He Shao
  • Gan Shu
  • Gan Xiu
  • Gao Shang
  • Gao Shou
  • Ge Xuan
  • Gu Li
  • Gu Tan
  • Gu Yong
  • Han Zong
  • Jiang Yi
  • Li Fei
  • Li Heng
  • Li Tong
  • Li Yi
  • Li Yun
  • Liu A
  • Liu Jue
  • Liu Lue
  • Liu Ping
  • Liu Zan
  • Liu Zuan
  • Lou Xuan
  • Lu Dai
  • Lu Jing
  • Lu Ju
  • Lu Kang
  • Lu Kai
  • Lu Shu
  • Luo Tong
  • Mi Fang
  • Ma Zhong
  • Pan Jun
  • Pan Lin
  • Pan Zhang
  • Puyang Xing
  • Quan Cong
  • Quan Duan
  • Quan Ji
  • Quan Jing
  • Quan Pian
  • Quan Xi
  • Quan Yi
  • Quan Yi (Quan Cong's Son)
  • Ren Du
  • Rui Xuan
  • Shi Kuan
  • Shen Ying
  • Sheng Man 
  • Shi Shuo 
  • Shi Yi
  • Song Ding
  • Song Qian
  • Sun Cheng
  • Sun Deng
  • Sun Huan
  • Sun Jun
  • Sun Man
  • Sun Tai
  • Sun Xian
  • Sun Yi
  • Taishi Xiang
  • Tang Zi
  • Tan Xiong
  • Tao Huang
  • Tao Jun
  • Teng Mu
  • Teng Yin
  • Teng Xiu
  • Wang Dun
  • Wang Zuo
  • Wei Miao
  • Wei Zhao
  • Wei Jing
  • Wu Can
  • Wu Jing
  • Wu Yan
  • Wu Yan (style: Shize)
  • Xu Kun
  • Xu Shao
  • Xu Sheng
  • Xue Ying
  • Xue Zong
  • Yan Jun
  • Yu Si
  • Yu Quan
  • Zhang Bu
  • Zhang Cheng
  • Zhang Da
  • Zhang Fen
  • Zhang Wen
  • Zhang Xiu
  • Zhang Zhen
  • Zhen Ji
  • Zhongli Mu
  • Zhou Fang
  • Zhou Shao
  • Zhu Huan
  • Zhu Ji
  • Zhu Yi
  • Zhuge Jin
  • Zhuge Jing (style: Zhongsi)
  • Zhuge Rong

Fictional Followers[]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

  • Ge Ding - appeared in chapter 53. Taishi Ci's subordinate who infiltrated Zhang Liao's army. He and his brother were found out and executed.
  • Jia Hua - appeared in chapter 53. Worked together with Song Qian at Hefei and was one of the generals who tried to retrieve Sun Ren in the following chapter.
  • Tan Xiong - appeared in chapter 82. Sun Huan's general. Wounds Zhang Bao's horse at Yiling. Later held captured by Guan Xing and was executed for wounding the horse.
  • Zhou Shan - appeared in chapter 61. Sun Ren's personal assistant. Attacked by Zhang Fei when she tried to return to her home with Liu Shan.

From Other Sources[]

  • Cao Wenming - original character from Koei.
  • Zhu Wenqin - original character in 100man-nin no Sangokushi. Sun Shangxiang's armed maiden who accompanied her lady after her marriage to Liu Bei.

Relations[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

  • Nanman
  • Shanyue (before Ruxukou)
  • Huang Zu
  • Wei (after the Battle of Hefei; after the Battle of Fan Castle)
  • Shu (after Guan Yu's capture and death at the Battle of Fan Castle and Battle of Yiling)
  • Yuan Shu (after declaring himself Emperor)
  • Jin (after Sima Yan overthrows the Wei empire)

See also[]

Gallery[]

Jin
DW-Jin
Historical Information
Location: Luoyang
Start: 265
End: 420
316 for Western Jin
Major General(s): Yang Hu
Du Yu
Wen Yang
Jia Chong
Wang Jun
Major Battle(s) Guanqiu Jian and Wen Qin's Rebellion
Zhuge Dan's Rebellion
Cao Mao's Rebellion
Capture of Chengdu

The Jin Dynasty (晋朝 or 晉朝), also known as Western Jin (西晋) formed at the end of the Three Kingdoms period. Though it unified Han China under one ruler, its prosperity was short-lived and gave birth to another period of civil conflicts.

The Dynasty Warriors games has the faction symbolized by a light blue color and a qilin; Dynasty Warriors 9 associates them with white. The Online adaptation uses the linggui as their animal guardian. Other merchandise surrounding the series may associate members with a dog instead. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms their color varies. Most of Koei's titles tend to prefer mentioning the dynasty via historical mentions or encyclopedia entries for detailing the end of the era.

The Western Jin Dynasty began with Sima Yi, who served Wei during Cao Cao's reign. After Cao Pi's death, he served Cao Pi and Cao Rui, leading to the Sima family's reputation growing exponentially. Sima Yi led a coup d'état on Cao Shuang, and his influence was passed down to Sima Shi and Sima Zhao. Sima Yan became the first emperor of Jin, leading to the end of Wu in 279. Sima Zhong, known for his infamous stupidity and clumsiness, was married to Empress Jia Nanfeng, leading to the War of the Eight Princes, which led to the formation of the Sixteen Kingdoms.

Wang Jun, a general sent by Jia Nanfeng to control the Xiongnu tribes, gained their influence and pillaged northern China, causing civil war and decline in Jin's influence. Sima Chi was enthroned by Sima Yue, and Jin struggled to recover. Liu Yuan declared independence, and his son Liu Cong captured Sima Chi in the Battle of Luoyang. Sima Chi was executed in 313, and Sima Ye was appointed in Chang'an. Sima Rui fled to Jiangnan, leading to the beginnings of Eastern Jin.

Rulers[]

This list only includes the designated rulers for Western Jin. It doesn't list other descendants from Eastern Jin.

  1. Sima Yi (posthumously)
  2. Sima Shi (posthumously)
  3. Sima Zhao (posthumously)
  4. Sima Yan (265 ~ 290)
  5. Sima Zhong (290 ~ 307)
  6. Sima Chi (307 ~ 311)
  7. Sima Ye (313 ~ 316)

Other Figures[]

  • Sima Fang
  • Sima Lang
  • Sima Fu
  • Sima Liang
  • Sima Zhou
  • Sima Jing
  • Sima Jun
  • Sima Gan
  • Sima Rong
  • Sima Lun
  • Sima You
  • Sima Ding'guo
  • Sima You (司馬攸)
  • Sima Zhao (司馬兆)
  • Sima Guangde
  • Sima Jian
  • Sima Ji
  • Sima Yongzuo
  • Sima Yanzuo
  • Sima Gui
  • Sima Zhong
  • Sima Jian (司馬柬)
  • Sima Jing (司馬景)
  • Sima Wei
  • Sima Xian
  • Sima Zhi
  • Sima Yu
  • Sima Yan
  • Sima Gai
  • Sima Xia
  • Sima Mo
  • Sima Ai
  • Sima Ying
  • Sima Yan (司馬晏)
  • Sima Hui (司馬恢)
  • Eight other sons who aren't named or listed into royalty


Ladies[]

  • Zhang Chunhua (Empress Xuanmu)
  • Shen Furen (Shen Guifei)
  • Zhang Furen
  • Bai Furen
  • Xiahou Hui (Empress Jinghuai)
  • Princess Nanyang
  • Princess Gaolu
  • Princess Dafu
  • Wang Yuanji
  • Yang Huiyu (Empress Jingxian)
  • Princess Jingzhao
  • Empress Yang Yan
  • Empress Yang Zhi
  • Consort Zuo Fen
  • Consort Hu
  • Consort Zhuge Wan
  • Consort Shen
  • Consort Xu
  • Consort Gui
  • Consort Zhao
  • Consort Zhao
  • Consort Li
  • Consort Yan
  • Consort Chen
  • Consort Zhu
  • Consort Cheng
  • Consort Wang Yuanji
  • Consort Xie Jiu
  • Consort Zhao Can
  • Princess Changshan
  • Princess Changguang
  • Princess Pingyang
  • Princess Xinfeng
  • Princess Yangping
  • Princess Wannian
  • Princess Xiangcheng
  • Princess Wu'an
  • Princess Yingyang
  • Princess Rongyang
  • Princess Fanchang


Vassals[]

Politicians[]

  • Cao Huan
  • Cao Kai
  • Cao Xi
  • Cao Zhi (曹志)
  • Diao Xie
  • Dong Jue
  • Duan Zhuo
  • Fu Xuan
  • Ge Hong
  • Guo Qin
  • Ji Shao
  • Li Fu
  • Li Xiang
  • Liu Hong
  • Liu Shan
  • Lu Yun
  • Man Fen
  • Pei Xiu
  • Qiao Zhou
  • Sun Hao
  • Wang Dao
  • Wang Shu
  • Xi Zheng
  • Xiahou Tan
  • Xun Xu
  • Xun Yi
  • Zhang Hua
  • Zhuge Jing
  • Zhuge Liang (styled: )
  • Zhuge Xu


Generals[]

  • Cao Shu
  • Chen An
  • Chen Min
  • Chen Qian
  • Chen Yu
  • Chen Tai
  • Chi Jian
  • Cui Bi
  • Deng Liang
  • Deng Zhong
  • Du Ji
  • Du So
  • Du Yu
  • Fei Li
  • Guo Zhuang
  • Han Shou
  • He Xi
  • Hu Lie
  • Hu Fan
  • Jia Chong
  • Jia Hun
  • Jia Mi
  • Jia Wu
  • Li Feng
  • Liu Kun
  • Liu Wei
  • Lu He
  • Lu Xiang
  • Luo Xian
  • Ma Long
  • Meng Gan
  • Pei Wei
  • Pang Hui
  • Qian Hong
  • Tao Kan
  • Teng Xiu
  • Shi Bao
  • Shi Chong
  • Shi Lan
  • Sima Zhou (司馬伷)
  • Sun Chu
  • Sun Xiu
  • Wang Chang
  • Wang Dun
  • Wang Hun
  • Wang Ji
  • Wang Jun
  • Wang Rong
  • Wang Su
  • Wei Guan
  • Wei Ji
  • Wen Hu
  • Wen Qin
  • Wen Yang
  • Wu Yan
  • Xiahou He
  • Xun Song
  • Yang Hu
  • Yang Ji
  • Yang Lan
  • Yang Yi
  • Yu Liang
  • Zhang Chang
  • Zhang Jiao
  • Zhang Lin
  • Zhang Wei
  • Zhang Zheng
  • Zhou Chu
  • Zu Ti


Others[]

Fictional Followers[]

From Other Sources[]

During the creation process of the character designs for the seventh Dynasty Warriors title, the developers thought about symbolizing Jin with the color magenta to help distinguish it from the other kingdoms. Eventually, they settled for cyan (light blue) due to Jin's closer ties with Wei (which now sports a darker shade of blue as its main color). To make up for a leader for Jin, they had moved Sima Yi to the new faction despite being in Wei for most of the story.

  • Deng Ai - Historically served Wei.
  • Guo Huai - Historically served Wei.
  • Xiahou Ba - Historically served Wei; defected to Shu.
  • Zhong Hui - Historically served Wei; rebelled.
  • Zhuge Dan - Historically served Wei; rebelled and defected to Wu.

Gallery[]

DW-Other

Other is the classification for playable characters not associated with the Three Kingdoms or the Jin Dynasty. In Dynasty Warriors 3, the group itself was represented by the color gray before switching to yellow as of the fourth title. The seventh and eighth games as well as Warriors Orochi 3 visually symbolize them with the Chinese peony.

Characters[]

Characters from other time periods[]

Mythological characters[]

Warriors Orochi characters[]

Most of these original and guest characters are labeled as "Other" in Warriors Orochi series until 4.

Main article: Warriors Orochi (series)

See Also[]

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