[ Killed by an enraged Sun Ce after suggesting that Sun Ce join Yan Baihu.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Yen Yü
Simplified Chinese: 严舆
Cantonese (Yale): Yim Yu
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Jim Jyu
Other Names: Yan Xing
Name Notes: Also said to be Yan Xing in Dynasty Tactics 2.
Family and Relationships
Yan Baihu [White Tiger Yan] (Brother)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Historically had a reputation for bravery.
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 15
Sanguozhi: Wu 1
Biography
Yan Yu was younger brother to White Tiger Yan. In AD 197 Sun Ce attacked and Yan Yu was sent to parlay. They met face-to-face but when Sun Ce drew his blade Yan Yu jumped in fright, and was promptly cut down. Yan Yu had a reputation for bravery so, seeing this, his men became frightened and were quickly defeated. (1)
1) Sanguozhi: Wu 1