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Cao Cao (Mengde); Lived AD 155–220
Founder of Wei. Built the foundation of what would become the Jin Dynasty.
Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive JW Chronology ME
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Cao Pi (Zihuan); Lived AD 187–226
Cao Cao’s second son and successor. Deposed Emperor Xian. First Wei Emperor.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Cao Ren (Zixiao); Lived AD 168–223
Cao Cao’s cousin. Served as Minister of War for Cao Cao.
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Da Qiao; Lifespan Unknown
Elder of Wu’s Qiao Sisters. Sister to Xiao Qiao. Married to Sun Ce.
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Dian Wei; Lived AD 160–197
Served Wei. One of Cao Cao’s trusted guards. Dian Man’s father.
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Diaochan [Sable Cicada]; Lived AD C. 173/6–?
Wang Yun’s adopted daughter. Helped to kill Dong Zhuo. Fictional.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Dong Zhuo (Zhongying); Lived AD ?–192
Siezed control of Luo Yang and the Han government before being killed by Lü Bu.
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Gan Ning (Xingba); Lived AD 175–C. 219
Known to be brave and strong. Served Huang Zu, then Wu. Died of illness.
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Guan Ping; Lived AD 182–219
Served Shu. Guan Yu’s son (adopted in novel). Executed with Guan Yu by Sun Quan.
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Guan Yu (Yunchang); Lived AD 162–219
Sworn brother of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei. First of the Five Tiger Generals.
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Huang Gai (Gongfu); Lived AD 145–?
Veteran general in Wu. Came up with the “Bitter Meat Plan” for Chibi.
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Huang Zhong (Hansheng); Lived AD ?–220
Joined Liu Bei after Han Xuan’s defeat. One of the Five Tiger Generals.
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Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Jiang Wei (Boyue); Lived AD 202–264
Served Shu as Minister of War, eventually inheriting Zhuge Liang’s responsibilities.
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King Meng Huo; Lifespan Unknown
Ruled Nanman after Shamoke’s death. Captured and released seven times by Kongming.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Lady Sun [Sun Shangxiang]; Lived AD C. 189–?
Sun Quan’s sister. Married to Liu Bei by Sun Quan, but later returned to Wu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
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Lady Zhurong; Lifespan Unknown
Wife of King Meng Huo. Said to be descended from the Goddess of Fire.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive
Ling Tong (Gongji); Lived AD 189–237
Served Wu. Resented Gan Ning for killing his father, Ling Cao, but later forgave him.
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Liu Bei (Xuande); Lived AD 161–223
First Emperor of Shu and sworn brother of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
Sanguozhi SH Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Lü Bu (Fengxian); Lived AD 156–198
Said to be the finest warrior of the Three Kingdoms era. Executed by Cao Cao.
Sanguozhi CO Sanguo yanyi JW Comprehensive JW
Lü Meng (Ziming); Lived AD 178–220
Served Wu. Originally a skilled warrior, turned out to be a scholar as well.
Sanguozhi LW Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Lu Xun (Boyan); Lived AD 183–245
Famous and brilliant Wu commander that defeated Liu Bei at Yi Ling.
Sanguozhi CO Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Ma Chao (Mengqi); Lived AD 176–222
Served Shu after fleeing from the north. Third of the Five Tiger Generals.
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Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Pang De (Lingming); Lived AD ?–219
Served Ma Chao, Zhang Lu, then Cao Cao. Fought against Guan Yu at Fan Cheng.
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Pang Tong (Shiyuan); Lived AD 179–213
Friend of Sima Hui’s and Shu’s “Fledgling Phoenix.” Killed by an arrow at Luocheng.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi SS Comprehensive JW External (SGZ)
Sima Yi (Zhongda); Lived AD 179–251
A skilled advisor of the Wei kingdom. His efforts laid the foundation of Jin.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Sun Ce (Bofu); Lived AD 175–200
Sun Jian’s oldest son. Built the foundation of the Wu kingdom.
Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi ME Comprehensive JW
Sun Jian (Wentai); Lived AD 155–192
Father of Sun Ce, Sun Quan, and the kingdom of Wu.
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Sun Quan (Zhongmou); Lived AD 182–252
Sun Jian’s second son. Sun Ce’s brother. Long-lived first Emperor of Wu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW External (SGZ)
Taishi Ci (Ziyi); Lived AD 166–206
Served Liu Yong then Wu. Helped save Kong Rong from the Yellow Scarves.
Sanguozhi LW Sanguo yanyi DL Comprehensive JW
Wei Yan (Wenchang); Lived AD ?–234
Talented commander. Killed Han Xuan and surrendered his territory to Liu Bei.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi WM Comprehensive JW External (SGZ)
Xiahou Dun (Yuanrang); Lived AD ?–220
One of Cao Cao’s original officers, with civil and military talent. Lost an eye in battle.
Sanguozhi HM Sanguo yanyi QH Comprehensive
Xiahou Yuan (Miaocai); Lived AD ?–219
Xiahou Dun’s brother. Famed for his attacks against the western barbarians.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive External (SGZ)
Xiao Qiao; Lifespan Unknown
Younger of Wu’s Qiao Sisters. Sister to Da Qiao. Married to Zhou Yu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi JP Comprehensive
Xu Chu (Zhongkang); Lived AD 170–2?
One of Cao Cao’s trusted guards and a commander. Leader of the Tiger Guard.
Sanguozhi JI Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Xu Huang (Gongming); Lived AD 169–227
Served Cao Cao. Famous for breaking the siege of Fancheng against Guan Yu.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW External (SGZ)
Yuan Shao (Benchu); Lived AD C. 145–202
Childhood friend, and later enemy of, Cao Cao. Defeated at Guan Du.
Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JP External (Reference)
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Zhang Fei (Yide); Lived AD C. 167–221
Sworn brother of Liu Bei and Guan Yu. Second of the Five Tiger Generals.
Sanguozhi SO Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Zhang He (Junyi); Lived AD 167–231
Originally under Yuan Shao, defected to Wei. Died battling Zhuge Liang.
Sanguozhi JI Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Zhang Jue; Lived AD 140–184
Founder of the Yellow Scarves. Self-titled ‘Lord of Heaven’.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi JW Comprehensive
Zhang Liao (Wenyuan); Lived AD 169–222
Served in Wei after Cao Cao defeated Lü Bu. Close friend of Guan Yu.
Sanguozhi JW Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW External (SGZ)
Zhao Yun (Zilong); Lived AD C. 168–229
Served Shu. Highly trusted by Liu Bei. Fourth of the Five Tiger Generals.
Sanguozhi SO Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive
Zhou Tai (Youping); Lived AD 163–225
Wu officer who Saved Sun Quan’s life, and was loved dearly in return.
Sanguozhi LW Sanguo yanyi SS Comprehensive JW
Zhou Yu (Gongjin); Lived AD 175–210
Skilled war commander of Wu. Commanded Wu forces at the Battle of Chibi.
Sanguozhi BR Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW
Zhuge Liang (Kongming); Lived AD 181–234
Mastermind of Shu’s rise as a great power. Also known as ‘Sleeping Dragon’.
Sanguozhi JY Sanguo yanyi Comprehensive JW Chronology BR
Zuo Ci (Yuanfang); Lived AD ?–306
Taoist named ‘Master Black Horn’. Trained in the occult at Emei Mountain.
Sanguozhi Sanguo yanyi JP Comprehensive
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