[ Veteran general in Wu. Came up with the “Bitter Meat Plan” for Chibi.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Huang Kai (Kung-fu)
Simplified Chinese: 黄盖 (公覆)
Pronunciation: Huang2 Gai4 (Gong1fu4)
Min-Nan: Ui Khay (Kong-hok)
Birthplace: Quan Ling County, Ling Ling Precinct
(Presently Ling Ling in Hunan Province)
Rank and Titles
Major with a Separate Command; Chief of Chunju; Prefect of Xunyang; Colonel of Danyang; General of the Interior; Grand Administrator; Lieutenant-General
Family and Relationships
Huang Bing (Son); Cheng Pu, Han Dang, Huang Gai, Sun Jian, Zu Mao (Magnificent Five)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Huang Gai did surrender to Cao Cao with intention of betraying him during the Battle of Red Cliffs, but he was not beaten or punished to make it more believable.
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 5–7, 15, 43, 44, 46, 47, 49, 50, 55, 67
Search Results
- Huang Gai: Important at Chi Bi? (Was There Another Way?)
- Date:
03/04Replies:14
Biographies
- Huang Gai’s Bio—Preview and Translation Help Request
- Date:
12/03Replies:10