By the waterside where Wu and Shu sealed their marriage bond, Pearls adorned the screen, and the chamber glowed with gold.
Sun Shangxiang, a native of Fuchun in Wu Commandery, Was the younger sister of Sun Quan and the wife of Liu Bei.
Sun Shangxiang was strong-willed and exceptionally talented, regarded by contemporaries as embodying the qualities of her brothers Sun Ce and Sun Quan. Skilled in martial arts from a young age, she mastered various weapons, and her maids carried Swordsman blades alongside her. After the Battle of Chibi, to strengthen the Sun-Liu Alliance, Sun Quan married her to Liu Bei. When Liu Bei entered Shu, Sun Quan sent ships to retrieve her, but she never remarried.
Her untamed and defiant nature earned Chen Shou's praise: "Brilliant and fierce, she mirrored her brothers' spirit."

A single arrow could halt the troops of both sides, Lord Wenhou was also skilled at resolving disputes. The story of shooting the halberd at the camp gate passes down as a tale of fame, As if we still hear the swish of that arrow from days of yore.
Lü Bu, courtesy name Fengxian, was a native of Jiuyuan County in Wuyuan Commandery. He was one of the powerful warlords at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, renowned for his martial prowess, and was known by the title "Flying General".
Lü Bu excelled in archery and horsemanship, his combat prowess unmatched. In the sixth year of Zhongping, he was Appointed Registrar by Ding Yuan. After Dong Zhuo annexed Ding Yuan's Army, he Appointed Lü Bu as CavalryColonel, later promoting him to CenturionGeneral and Marquis of Duting. Post Dong Zhuo's death, Lü Bu became ValiantGeneral, granted imperial credentials and ceremonial privileges equal to the Three Excellencies, later named Marquis of Wen. In 194 AD, Zhang Miao and allies welcomed Lü Bu as Governor of YanProvince, seizing Puyang.
In 197 AD, Yuan Shu sent Zhang Xun with infantry and Cavalry against Lü Bu's mere 3,000 troops and 400 horses. Lü Bu adopted Chen Gui's strategy, turning Han Xian and Yang Feng as Turncoats to crush Zhang Xun at Xiapi, decimating Yuan's forces.
His legendary Valiantce made him the era's greatest warrior, celebrated as: "Lü Bu among men, Red Hare among steeds."

For those governing a state, securing the people's support leads to order; losing it leads to chaos.
Lu Xun, courtesy name Boyan, originally named Yi, was a native of Wu Commandery. He was a renowned military strategist and statesman of the state of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period.
Lu Xun, born to Jiangdong aristocracy, joined Sun Quan's staff at 21. As Hailing Agricultural Colonel and Magistrate, his governance won public favor. After quelling bandits in Wu Commandery, he gained Sun Quan's trust. In 219 AD, exploiting Guan Yu's underestimation of Wu, he coordinated with Lü Meng to seize JingProvince, forcing Guan Yu's retreat to Maicheng.
In 222 AD, when Liu Bei invaded Wu, Sun Quan promoted Lu Xun to Grand Commander. After months of stalemate, he unleashed fire attacks on the exhausted Shu army at Yiling, incinerating their 700-li chain of camps. Later, as Chancellor, his benevolent policies earned public adoration. Praised by Chen Shou as "a pillar of the state," Lu Xun served Sun Quan loyally for forty years as both general and statesman.

Those who seek to conquer must prioritize military power first; those who aim to establish a lasting foundation must value virtue and enlightenment.
Jia Xu, courtesy name Wenhe, was a native of Guzang in Liangzhou. He was a founding meritorious official of the Cao Wei state, a renowned strategist at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and was honored as the leader of the "Eight Gentlemen of the Wei and Jin Dynasties".
Jia Xu, initially under Dong Zhuo, advised Li Jue and Guo Si to sack Chang'an after Dong's death, triggering the late Han chaos. Later serving Zhang Xiu, his strategies twice defeated Cao Cao. Before Guandu, recognizing Cao's strength, he urged Zhang Xiu's surrender. Pre-Chibi, he advised Cao Cao to conserve strength—advice ignored, leading to defeat. Against Ma Chao, his divide-and-conquer tactics secured Guanzhong for Cao. Under Cao Pi, he became Grand Commandant and Marquis of Weishou.
A master strategist who navigated human nature flawlessly, Jia Xu epitomized advisor wisdom. Later historians hailed him: "His insight surpassed his era."

Throughout history, the one who charged into battle lines to defend a perilous lord Was none other than Zhao Zilong of Changshan.
Zhao Yun, courtesy name Zilong, was a native of Zhending in Changshan. He was a famous general of the Shu Han state during the Three Kingdoms period. Together with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, he was known as one of the "Three Heroes of Yannan", and later generations honored him as one of the "Five Tiger Generals".
In 191 AD, Zhao Yun led his Commandery's Yi Cavalry to join Gongsun Zan. At Bowang (202 AD), he captured Xiahou Lan during Cao Cao's attack on Liu Bei. Post-Chibi, he helped secure JingProvince's four Commanderys, becoming Lieutenant General and Guiyang Administrator.
As Camp Marshal (209 AD), he managed military affairs. During Liu Bei's Shu campaign (213 AD), Zhao Yun captured Jiangyang and Qianwei, encircling Liu Zhang at Chengdu. Appointed Winged ArmyGeneral after Chengdu's fall, his legendary rescue of Liu Bei's heir cemented his loyalty. Liu Bei praised: Zhao Yun is all courage.