Three Kingdoms History: Officer Names

Served and executed by Meng Huo. Marshal of the Third Cave. Captured by Zhang Yi.

* Some translations depict his name as Ahui Nan.

An Inspector of Xu who held command against the Yellow Turbans, and reported on the excellent ...

Saved his mother and sister-in-law from bandits and would be invited to office for his ...

A colonel in the northern army who would later be reported embezzling local funds.

Served Zhao Fan. Fell two tigers with a few arrows. Executed by Zhao Yun.

Lord of Jibei. Bao Zhong’s brother. Died fighting the Yellow Turbans.

Served Gongsun Yuan. Defeated by Sima Yi. In novel, fell in a duel against Xiahou Ba.

A county magistrate in Nan. Independent in AD 190, later submitted to Liu Biao.

One of the 12 Regular Attendants who was known for his engineering achievements.

Governor of Jiujiang. Killed by Xiahou Dun reinforcing Tao Qian against Cao Cao.

Father of Empress Bian. Posthumously enfeoffed as marquis.

Forced into leading the Qiang’s in revolt against the Han alongside Han Sui.

A leader of the Black Mountain Bandits who hailed from the Bobo valley.

* While 白 is translated as ‘Bo’ in this case, and in the name of the valley from which Bo Bo hailed, 白 is most commonly translated as Bai. As such you may read of a Bai Bo who came from Baibo valley.

Defeated Zhu Jun then lost to the combined armies of Zhu Jun, Huangfu Song and Cao Cao.

A Lord of the Xianbei. Allied with and then killed by Ke Bineng.

Cai Yong’s daughter. Captured by the Xiongnu, but bought back by Cao Cao.

* Better known as the poetess Cai Wenji. An alternate style, Zhaoji (昭姬), is used in Lie Nu Hou Zhuan, while Wenji (文姬) is most commonly used (including in the Hou Han shu).

Advised Emperor Ling’s court. Hated the eunuchs. Died honoring Dong Zhuo.

* In some Wade-Giles translations of the novel Cai Yong is incorrectly listed as Ch’ai Yung.

Beaten and later slain by Zhang Fei, he was a reason Lü Bu attacked Xuzhou.

The Chief of the Ten Regular Attendants under Emperors Huan and Ling of Han.

Adopted Cao Song (formerly Xiahou), father of Cao Cao, into the Cao family. Eunuch.

Slain by Xiahou Dun in battle, who lost an eye to the archery of this man.

Prefect of Wuling. Forged a decree to Sun Jian calling for Wang Rui’s execution.

Tried to taunt Yuan Shang into a duel but got Lü Kuang instead and was soon killed.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Nanyang.

One of the Taishan Mountain Bandits. Persuaded to join Cao Cao by Zhang Liao.

Served Emperor Ling of Han as Imperial Guardian. Died opposing the eunuchs.

Friend of Li Tong, helped him kill Zhou Zhi. Killed by his in-law Chen He.

Killed Chen Gong, the husband of his sister but was defeated by Li Tong.

Van leader with Xue Li under Liu Yao. Shot by Jiang Qin when ambushed by Sun Ce.

Served Yuan Shu guarding Shouchun, but died after his defeat there by Cao Cao.

Serves Yuan Shu, then later leaves to join the Mt. Songshan Bandits with Lei Bo.

* Chen Jian in To Esablish Peace

Fictional. Rode out aid the exhausted Zhang Hu but was shot in the face by Sun Jian.

Began pillaging the people of Jiangxia. Zhang Fei killed him in one blow.

Served Han as High Minister. Advisor to Li Ying. Mocked in jest by young Kong Rong.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Runan.

An officer of Yan Baihu. Defeated by Lü Fan.

Officer of Zhao Fan. Fought with Zhao Yun, but was later executed by the General.

* In Destiny of an Emperor 2 his name is incorrectly mistranslated as Chen Shu.

Officer of Yang Hu, advised against drinking wine sent by Lu Kang.

Served Han Sui as a strategist. Suggested hiding among the Qiang. Submitted to Cao Cao.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.

General noted for his courage under Lü Bu. In novel, killed by Yue Jin.

One of Han Sui’s Eight Knights. Attacked Chang’an with Ma Chao. Killed by ...

One of Han Sui’s Eight Knights. Died fighting Cao Cao at Wei Nan.

Served Yellow Scarves as a chieftain. Killed by Guan Yu.

Served Han as Minister of Ritual. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si’s troops.

Served Han as Changshui Commandant. Friend of Dong Cheng. Executed by Cao Cao.

Han Court Counsellor. Helped Ma Teng and Han Sui. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si.

Served Yuan Shao. Mutilated by Cao Cao after failing Yuan Shao at Guan Du.

* James, I’ve no record that jien is pronounced “de” anywhere, and according to Lady Wu, it’s definately Jien3, hence I recorded Jien3.

Commandant of the Capital Gates. Cui Yi’s brother. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si’s ...

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Sui Yi’ in Brewitt-Taylor’s translation and other sources.

Cui Yan’s younger cousin, discussed the scholars of Ji province with Chen Qun.

Served Han under Emperor Ling. Cui Lie’s brother.

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Sui Lie’ in Brewitt-Taylor’s translation and other sources.

Served Guo Si. Killed by Xu Huang after taunting Yang Feng.

One of Zhuge Liang’s close childhood friends. Friend of Xu Shu as well. From Boling.

Younger brother of Zhurong. Participated in the battle against Zhuge Liang.

* Sometimes appears as Chief or King Dai Lai (esp. in Brewitt-Taylor).

Served Yellow Scarves under Cheng Yuanzhi. Killed by Zhang Fei.

Wang Yun’s adopted daughter. Helped to kill Dong Zhuo. Fictional.

* Also known as Sable Cicada. [Are there Han Zi for this? I can pronounce it if need be -Tongy]

Served Han as Imperial Secretary. Opposed Dong Zhuo’s change of Emperors.

Served Han as Imperial Inspector of Jingzhou. Lü Bu’s adoptive father.

Served Han as General of the Flying Cavalry. Lady Dong’s brother.

* Is also known as Deng Zhong in the ZZTJ.

Privy Counsellor under Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo’s nephew. Killed by Huangfu Song.

Served Dong Zhuo as Lord of Hu. Dong Zhuo’s brother. Killed by Huangfu Song.

Siezed control of Luo Yang and the Han government before being killed by Lü Bu.

Fought against Zhao Yun and Wei Yan. Captured by Zhang Ni.

* In DW3 he was written as Dong Tu Ne

Served Emperor Ling of Han as Regent-Marshal. Died opposing the eunuchs.

Served Jin to unification. The Field Marshal that led the invasion of Wu.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Min Gong searching for Emperor Ling.

Served as General Who Purges Sedition under Yang Feng. Later aided Cao Cao.

General under Gao Ding. Captured by Shu forces.

Emperor Huan of the Han. Destroyed the Liang family, but empowered the eunuchs.

* In Chinese the name of the emperor comes before the use of the word emperor hence Huan (the name) Di (emperor).

Emperor Ling of Han (AD 156–189). Ruled through the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

* In Chinese the name of the emperor comes before the use of the word emperor hence Ling (the name) Di (emperor).

Emperor Shao of Han (AD 189). Deposed and poisoned by Dong Zhuo.

Son of Emperor Ling. Reigned AD 189–220. Forced to abdicate by Cao Pi.

* In Chinese the name of the emperor comes before the use of the word emperor hence Xian (the name) Di (emperor). In this case, Emperor Xian also has a style name attached to his normal name, therefore if you were addressing him as emperor you would say Xian Di, if you knew his name and were close you may use Liu Xie, or if you wanted his style name you’d call him Liu Bohe.

Second daughter of Cao Cao. Emperor Xian’s empress after death of Empress Fu.

* Also known as Empress Cao, Empress Xianmu (獻穆皇后) and Duchess Shanyang.

Wife of Emperor Xian. From Langya. Daughter of Fu Wan. Executed by Cao Cao.

* Commonly referenced simply as ‘Empress Fu’.

Emperor Shao’s mother. He Jin’s half-sister. Died of grief or through suicide.

Grandfather of Fa Zheng. Held high civil rank. Read the five classics at a young age.

Served Dong Zhuo as Lord of Wannian. Killed by Li Jue.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Bohai.

Served Liu Yao. Died after Sun Ce shouted at him in battle.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From Runan.

A famous officer from Henei, he served Wang Kuang. Killed by Lü Bu.

Jin officer under Sima Yan. Opposed Yang Hu’s proposal to attack Wu.

Father of Yuan Shu’s wife.

Vassal of Yuan Shao. Supported Yuan Shang as Shao’s successor.

* Also seen him called Peng Ji in c. H. Brewitt-Taylor translation of the novel and Pang Ji in the ZZTJ.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. An agent of Zhang Jue of the Yellow Scarves.

A Taoist priest. In the novel, sent to execution by Sun Ce and said to have cursed him ...

* Gan Ji frequently referenced as ‘Yu Ji’, especially in games. Historically, ‘Gan Ji’ (干吉) is correct, and it is thought Luo Guanzhong may have confused the character for his family name and thus entered him as ‘Yu Ji’ (于吉). Notice the similarity between Gan ‘干’ and Yu ‘于’. I have recorded here in Chinese “Gan4 Ji2”, and “Yu2 Ji2” for reference second.

Nephew of Yuan Shao. Defeated Li Dian and Yue Jin at Huguan Pass.

Officer of Liu Zhang. Executed after an attempt to assassinate Liu Bei.

Yellow Scarf officer. Fought with Liu Bei at Qu Yang, but was slain by Zhang Fei.

Defeated Xiahou Dun. Caught and executed by Cao Cao at Xia Pi.

Imperial Protector of Qingzhou. Attacked by the Yellow Scarves. Supported by Liu Bei.

Governor of Liaodong. Often called ’Gongsun Du the Warlike.’

Cousin of Gongsun Zan. Given the seal to the Prefecture of Bo Hai by Yuan Shao.

Younger brother of Gongsun Kang. Advised Kang to kill Yuan Xi and Shang.

The eldest son of Gongsun Kang. Died before succeeding his father.

Son of Gongsun Du, Governor of Liaodong. Took over his father’s position.

Son of Gongsun Zan. Defeated by Yuan Shao.

Gongsun Zan’s brother. Assassinated by Yuan Shao after a diplomatic mission.

Magistrate of Bei Ping. Fought Yuan Shao. Committed suicide with his family.

Father of Guan Ping, housed Guan Yu while Sun Qian went to Yuan Shao.

Commanded the religious bandit group which, after he died, passed to Guo Shi and Zhou ...

Yellow Scarve. Dueled Guan Yu, and was cut down after only a few bouts.

Adviser to Gongsun Zan. Died fighting Yuan Shao’s army at Bei Ping.

A soothsayer able to foresee the coming deaths of others.

Former friend of Hua Xin. Tail of “The Dragon”, a group of scholars. Became ...

Brother of Guan Ping. Was a student when Guan Yu came to the farm.

* Appears as ‘Guan Neng’ in some Brewitt-Taylor translations.

Asked by Yuan Tan to provide aid on advice of Wang Xiu. Pardoned by Cao Cao in AD 205.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.

* In the notes section of To Esablish Peace they have two names for him from different sources: 1. from HHJ25 says Guo Mai and 2. from Jiuzhou chunqiu says Lang Sheng

With Zhou Chao, Ravaged Lingling, Guiyang, and Changsha until destroyed by Sun Jian.

Served Dong Zhuo. Later took control of the imperial court with Li Jue.

* Guo Si is sometimes called Guo Duo, a name that is listed as an alternate personal name in a few different sources.

Vassal of Yuan Shao. Supported Yuan Tan as Shao’s successor.

Yuan Shang general. Zhong Yao’s sister’s son. Slain by Pang De at Pingyang.

A tactician of Liu Biao, he served as one of Biao’s ministers.

White Wave Rebel. Helped Emperor Xian. Served Yuan Shu, Lü Bu. Killed by Bei’s ...

Sent by Yuan Shu to Lü Bu as a messenger for marriage, and later executed.

Yellow Scarf officer. Fought with Zhu Jun and Liu Bei at Wan, but was killed.

Served under Lü Bu. Helped fight Cao Cao at Puyang in AD 164.

Grand Administrator in the Han courts, but was assassinated by the eunuchs.

Nicknamed ‘The Shooting Devil’ in novel. Yellow Scarves commander. Executed ...

Empress He’s older half-brother. Later assassinated by Dong Zhuo.

Yellow Scarves commander. Captured Runan after the Yellow Scarves rebellion.

From Nanyang. Encouraged Cao Cao to restore the Han during Zhang Jue’s rebellion.

* His name is incorrectly translated as ‘He Yong in some Brewitt-Taylor editions, also called Yong in ZZTJ.

Father of Empress He, became General of Chariots and Cavalry.

Queen Himiko was the female ruler of pre-Japan’s Yamatai region. Contacted Wei in ...

* Sometime also called Pimiku or Pimiko. Precise pronunciation of her name is unknown as the kanji of her name were written prior to mid-20th century kanji reforms. Himiko may be a Chinese corruption of himemiko (princess priestess or lady shaman), which translates to ‘Sun Child’.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Tried to make off with Emperor Bian.

Advisor to Niu Fu. He betrayed him and sided with Lü Bu, who executed him.

* Hu Che’er is frequently confused with Hu Juer of Zhang Xiu, but they are, indeed, separate people. Hu Che’er’s name is sometimes typed with or without an apostrophe (Che’er or Cheer), and at times with a hypen instead (Che-er). To complicate matters further, sometimes his name is mistranslated as ‘Chi’er’, with all the according grammatical variations. The Chinese character 赤is actually pronounced Chi4, so the correct spelling of this name should be Hu Chi’er.

Father of Hu Ban. Retired officer of the court under Emperor Huan. Met Guan Yu.

Served Zhang Xiu. Stole Dian Wei’s weapons as part of Jia Xu’s plan to defeat ...

* Ju1 is the former pronunciation of 車, which is now pronounced Che1. We hold true to the standard set by Moss Roberts and others, using the old pronunciation for an old historical figure. Besides, it helps to alleviate confusion between him and Hu Che’er of Niu Fu.

Privy counselor to Emperor Xian. Tried to calm an angry Huangfu Li to protect him.

He led 5,000 men against Sun Jian but was killed by Cheng Pu after a few bouts.

A famous doctor from the Three Kingdoms period. Killed trying to avoid treating Cao Cao.

Brave general in service to Dong Zhuo. Died in battle with Sun Jian.

* Usually Hua is pronounced Hua2, but in the case of a Surname, is pronounced Hua4, hence Hua4 in the audio file.

Father of Zhuge Liang’s wife. A prominent scholar of the Later Han Dynasty.

* Incorrectly referenced as Huang Chenyan (承 [Cheng2] as ‘Chen’) in many sites, biographies, and in some Brewitt-Taylor translations.

Yellow Scarves commander. Served with He Yi and He Man. Executed by Cao Cao.

* In the novel, Sanguo yanyi, the Chinese characters used for Huang Shao’s name are huang2 shao4 黃劭. In Sanguozhi, the Chinese characters are huang2 shao4 黃邵. We have chosen to use the historic rendering.

Son of Huang Zu and prefect of Zhangling. Defeated at Shaxian, then lost at Xiakou and ...

Served under Liu Biao. Later killed by Gan Ning at Xia Kou.

Served Emperor Xian. Charged with making peace between Li Jue and Guo Si.

Imperial Commander under Han. Fought heavily against the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

Sent by Dong Zhuo to pursuade Yuan Shao to lay down his arms. Executed by Wang Kuang.

* Hou Han shu records his style as Jiyou. SGZ: Yuan Shao.

Had a few hundred followers. Huo Jun’s elder brother.

Huo Hu, self-proclaimed master of powders, joins Liu Bei in Capcom’s Destiny of ...

* Huo Hu 火虎 literally translates as Fire Tiger. As such, it was probably intended to be a title rather than a name. Furthermore, Huo 火 is not a proper surname. In Japanese, Huo Hu is pronounced Ka Ku. Discussion. Also, Huo is actually pronounced Huo3 in Chinese, but because Hu3 is after it, it changes Huo3 to Huo2.

Served under Yuan Shu. A fierce warrior who was killed by Zhang Fei.

Court physician from Luoyang. Forced to commit suicide by Cao Cao.

* Also referenced by the name Chi T’ai in the Brewitt-Taylor translation. Called Ji Ben in SGZ

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by fellow eunuch Guo Sheng.

* The character 碩 can also be translated as Shi and in some academic sources this is considered to be the standard translation (e.g. anything by Rafe de Crespigny). We are using Jian Shuo because that is the most commonly used Romanization.

Bandit who was defeated and killed by Li Tong.

Officer of Yuan Shao. Comforted Yuan Shao after his defeat at Guandu.

Head of a powerful family in Runan. Treated Bu Zhi poorly when he came for aid.

* Jiao Jiao, as Magistrate of Zhengqiang, also became known as Jiao Zhengqiang (as such you may see him referenced by this name). The name Qiao has also been associated with him and we are attempting to source it.

Imperial Protector of Yangzhou. Executed after declining office from Yuan Shu.

Served as Governor of Wuling. Defeated by Zhang Fei.

* Called Jin Shun in Liu Bei’s SGZ.

An officer of Meng Huo, he died fighting the Shu army during their attack.

* Mistranslated in Brewit-Taylor as Jinhua Sanjie.

Son of Ju Shou. Maintained Handan. Defeated by Zhang Liao and shot while fleeing.

* Appears in some Koei games, and a few other sources, as Ju Hu.

Suggested attacking Cao Cao to Yuan Shao but was ignored and imprisoned.

Fictional. King of Western Qiang. Ally of Cao Rui.

* Frequently written ‘King Cheli Ji’.

Younger brother of Meng Huo. Said to be the wisest man in all of Nanman.

Unifier of the Xianbei tribe. Fought often with Wei.

* You may also see him as Kebinang, Ke Binang, Kebe Neng, Kebe Nang, etc.

Ruled Nanman after Shamoke’s death. Captured seven times by Kongming.

* In pronunciation, Meng is his surname, Huo his given name. Da means “big/ large” and Wang means King, for your information, Wang2 is only one word for King, Emperors have different titles, usually Huang2 Di4.

A Nanman chieftan. Initially drove back Zhuge Liang’s armies with his magic.

Ruled the cave dwelling Wuguo Kingdom in south China. Twelve spans tall.

Great-great-grandfather of Kong Rong, who served Wei.

One of the Eight Paragons of Jiangxia. From the fief of Lu.

Appointed Inspector of Yu. Known for his eloquent way of speaking.

* Sometimes you can find his name incorrectly translated as Kong You2.

Adviser of Liu Biao. Came up with the plan that resulted in Sun Jian’s death.

Mother of Bao Chu. She lived more than 100 years.

Yuan Shao’s wife. Mother of Yuan Shang.

Wife of King Meng Huo. Said to be descended from the Goddess of Fire.

* Zhu4rong2 is her name, but Fei1 means literally “imperial concubine”

Former wife of Zhang Ji. Caught Cao Cao’s fancy while staying with Zhang Xiu.

* Appears as ‘Lady Zhou’ in Koei games, and in the Brewitt-Taylor translation. Lady Zou’s name is strange in meaning. Zou1 is a surname as expected, but Shi4 is a clan or maiden name.

Serves Yuan Shu, then later leaves to join the Mt. Songshan Bandits with Chen Lan.

Fought Wei Yan and Huang Zhong, he was captured twice. He was executed the second time.

* Sometimes erroneously referred to as Ling Bao.

Served Yuan Shu guarding Shouchun, but died after his defeat there by Cao Cao.

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Li Deng’ in Brewitt-Taylor’s translation and other sources.

Served Lü Bu. Killed by Xu Chu after neglecting his post in Yanzhou.

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Li Fang’ in Brewitt-Taylor’s translation and other sources.

Served Dong Zhuo. Later took control of the imperial court with Guo Si.

A colleague of Yin Mo. Studied under Song Zhong and Sima Hui in Nanyang.

Served Dong Zhuo as an advisor. Died with his lord’s ambitions.

Using Red Hare and other gifts he persuaded Lü Bu to kill Ding Yuan and join Dong ...

Nephew of Li Jue. Helped Li Jue smuggle out the Emperor. Killed by Xu Chu.

Fortune Teller who warned Liu Bei what would happen should he attacked Wu.

Governor of Henan. Visited and impressed by a young Kong Rong.

Served Yuan Shu guarding Shouchun, but died after his defeat there by Cao Cao.

One of Han Sui’s Eight Knights. Killed by Ma Chao in an attempt to protect Sui.

Inspector of Jing province under the Han. Opposed the Sun family militarily.

Governor of Yan. Attacked the Qingzhou Yellow Scarves, but was killed.

Han Left Imperial Corps Commander. Helped Ma Teng. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si.

Sent to hold Luocheng, he advised visiting a local sage. Cut down by Zhang Yi.

* Sometimes appears in games as Liu Kui.

Attacked Mian Zhu while Liu Bei welcomed Ma Chao. Killed by Zhao Yun.

After rebelling with the Yellow Scarves, moved to Runan. Later joined Liu Bei.

Eldest son of Liu Biao and legitimate heir of Jing. Became close friends with Liu Bei.

Raised a force against Yuan Tan at Tayin.

Liu Zhang’s father. Magistrate in the Yi territory after fighting Yellow Scarves.

Imperial Inspector of Yangzhou. Liu Dai’s brother. Defeated by Sun Ce, then died ...

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Liu Yong’ in many Koei games, along with a few other video games. Historical sources, and nearly all novel translations, use ‘Liu Yao’ instead.

Governor of You Province during the Later Han. Quelled Zhang Ju’s rebellion.

Liu Yuanqi’s brother

Friend of Cao Song. Killed by the fleeing Cao Cao.

Said to be the finest warrior of the Three Kingdoms era. Executed by Cao Cao.

Father of Lü Yi (Jiyang). He served Liu Yan and followed him into Yi Province.

Served Han as Court Steward. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si’s troops.

Officer of Yuan Shao. Guarded Wuchao as a lieutenant of Chunyu Qiong.

Imperial Corps Commander in service of Han. Was Liu Bei’s teacher and friend.

He was beheaded for criticizing Gongsun Yuan’s plan to revolt.

Fought the Xianbei and defeated the rebel Tufa Shujineng.

Sent as envoy to stop the war between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan.

Served under Han Sui. Tried to protect Han Sui from Ma Chao, but failed.

Han Privy Counsellor. Helped Ma Teng and Han Sui. Killed by Li Jue and Guo Si.

Follower of Zhang Jue and the Yellow Scarves. Torn asunder by chariots for treason.

Second in command to the Nanman’s armies. Killed by Ma Dai.

Meng Huo’s brother. Captured by Zhuge Liang.

Reputable scholar. Infuriated Cao Cao’s officers with his audacious ways.

* Called Ni Heng in the ZZTJ.

Han commander in the Henan district. Killed eunuch Duan Gui. Helped Emperor Shao.

General of Governor Zhang Yang. Killed by Lü Bu in a duel.

Plotted to save Emperor Xian with Empress Fu and Fu Wan. Executed by Cao Cao.

Fought against Lü Bu and Li Su, after Dong Zhuo’s death. Killed by Hu Che’er.

* In Koei’s Dynasty Warriors 2-4 his name was presented as ‘Niou Fu’.

Officer of Han Fu. Wielded a giant axe and fought with Hua Xiong, but was killed.

A famed scholar. Uncle of Pang Tong.

* Sima Hui called him Pang Gong as a nickname and therefore his name is sometimes mistranslated as such.

Son of Pang Degong.

Sheltered Lü Bu and his family in Chang’an. Executed by Li Jue and Guo Si.

A friend of Liu Yan. Collected his grandchildren and brought them to Shu.

Advisor to Sima Zhao. Advised against making Sima You heir.

Former Yellow Scarve killed by Zhao Yun during an attempt to steal his horse.

Monk. Warned Guan Yu of Bian Xi’s plot. Later helped Guan Yu’s spirit to find ...

* Pujing 普淨, a religious name, translates to Universal Purity. In the Brewitt-Taylor translation Pujing appears as Pu Jing and his name is translated as Transverse Peace. Other translations are possible.

Governor of Dongjun. Fought against Dong Zhuo. Was killed by Liu Dai.

Officer of Yuan Shu. Fought with Cao Cao’s forces, but was killed by Xiahou Dun.

Servant of Dong Cheng. Punished for talking with Yun Ying. Betrayed him to Cao Cao.

* His name is incorrectly translated as ‘Quin Quington’ in some Brewitt-Taylor editions. Another calls him Qui Lici.

Bandit who was defeated and killed by Li Tong.

Served as a general under Yuan Shao. Killed by Zhao Yun fighting Gongsun Zan.

Conspired with Geng Ji and Wei Huang to abduct the Han Emperor.

Officer of Gongsun Zan. Was appointed Lieutenant Governor of Yan.

Bandit who was defeated and killed by Li Tong.

* Shen 沈 can also be translated as Chen, but this translation is not used in surnames. That said, you will still find him under the name Chen Cheng.

Served Yuan Shao with loyalty, but after his death, sided with his youngest son, Shang.

Grand Administrator of Jiao Zhi. Paid regular tribute to Sun Quan.

Named ‘Water Mirror’ by Pang Degong. Former teacher of Zhuge Liang and Pang ...

Served Jin. Led the force to which Sun Hao offered his seal and surrendered.

Served Li Jue. He later betrayed Li Jue, and was killed by him.

Song Ren and his brother, Song Yong, join Liu Bei in Capcom’s Destiny of an Emperor.

Song Yong and his brother, Song Ren, join Liu Bei in Capcom’s Destiny of an Emperor.

Scholar under Liu Biao with Qimu Kai. Sent by Liu Cong to surrender to Cao Cao.

* Song Zhong’s name may have been written Song Zong 宋宗.

Horse trader from Zhongshan with Zhang Shiping. Supplied Liu Bei’s first armed force.