The Ravages of Time
The Ravages of Time Table Of Contents
Beihai ...... 11 Black_Page ...... 12 Cao_Ang ...... 13 Cao_Bao ...... 15 Cao_Cao ...... 17 Cao_Chun ...... 20 Cao_Hong ...... 22 Cao_Pi ...... 24 Cao_Ren ...... 25 Cao_Xing ...... 27 Cao_Zhi ...... 29 Chang'an ...... 30 Changan ...... 31 Chang_Xi ...... 32 Chapter_1 ...... 33 Chapter_127 ...... 35 Chapter_146 ...... 37 Chapter_18 ...... 39 Chapter_180 ...... 41 Chapter_213 ...... 43 Chapter_231 ...... 45 Chapter_232 ...... 47 Chapter_233 ...... 49 Chapter_234 ...... 51 Chapter_235 ...... 53 Chapter_236 ...... 55 Chapter_237 ...... 57 Chapter_238 ...... 59 Chapter_239 ...... 61 Chapter_240 ...... 63 Chapter_245 ...... 65 Chapter_246 ...... 67 Chapter_247 ...... 69 Chapter_250 ...... 71 Chapter_252 ...... 73 Chapter_254 ...... 75 Chapter_255 ...... 77 Chapter_260 ...... 79 Chapter_266 ...... 81 Chapter_267 ...... 83
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Chapter_269 ...... 85 Chapter_270 ...... 87 Chapter_271 ...... 89 Chapter_272 ...... 91 Chapter_273 ...... 93 Chapter_274 ...... 95 Chapter_275 ...... 97 Chapter_276 ...... 99 Chapter_277 ...... 101 Chapter_278 ...... 103 Chapter_279 ...... 105 Chapter_280 ...... 107 Chapter_281 ...... 109 Chapter_282 ...... 111 Chapter_283 ...... 113 Chapter_284 ...... 115 Chapter_285 ...... 117 Chapter_287 ...... 119 Chapter_294 ...... 121 Chapter_295 ...... 123 Chapter_296 ...... 125 Chapter_297 ...... 127 Chapter_298 ...... 129 Chapter_299 ...... 131 Chapter_300 ...... 133 Chapter_301 ...... 135 Chapter_302 ...... 137 Chapter_303 ...... 139 Chapter_304 ...... 141 Chapter_305 ...... 143 Chapter_306 ...... 145 Chapter_307 ...... 147 Chapter_308 ...... 149 Chapter_309 ...... 151 Chapter_310 ...... 153 Chapter_311 ...... 155 Chapter_312 ...... 157 Chapter_313 ...... 159 Chapter_314 ...... 161 Chapter_315 ...... 163 Chapter_316 ...... 165 Chapter_317 ...... 167 Chapter_318 ...... 169 Chapter_319 ...... 171 Chapter_320 ...... 173
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Chapter_321 ...... 175 Chapter_322 ...... 177 Chapter_323 ...... 179 Chapter_324 ...... 181 Chapter_325 ...... 183 Chapter_326 ...... 185 Chapter_327 ...... 187 Chapter_328 ...... 189 Chapter_329 ...... 191 Chapter_330 ...... 193 Chapter_331 ...... 195 Chapter_332 ...... 197 Chapter_333 ...... 199 Chapter_334 ...... 201 Chapter_335 ...... 203 Chapter_336 ...... 205 Chapter_337 ...... 207 Chapter_338 ...... 209 Chapter_339 ...... 211 Chapter_340 ...... 213 Chapter_341 ...... 215 Chapter_342 ...... 217 Chapter_343 ...... 219 Chapter_344 ...... 221 Chapter_345 ...... 223 Chapter_346 ...... 225 Chapter_347 ...... 227 Chapter_348 ...... 229 Chapter_349 ...... 231 Chapter_350 ...... 233 Chapter_351 ...... 235 Chapter_352 ...... 237 Chapter_353 ...... 239 Chapter_354 ...... 241 Chapter_355 ...... 243 Chapter_356 ...... 245 Chapter_357 ...... 247 Chapter_358 ...... 249 Chapter_359 ...... 251 Chapter_360 ...... 253 Chapter_361 ...... 255 Chapter_362 ...... 257 Chapter_363 ...... 259 Chapter_364 ...... 261 Chapter_365 ...... 263
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Chapter_366 ...... 265 Chapter_367 ...... 267 Chapter_368 ...... 269 Chapter_369 ...... 271 Chapter_370 ...... 273 Chapter_371 ...... 275 Chapter_372 ...... 277 Chapter_373 ...... 279 Chapter_374 ...... 281 Chapter_375 ...... 283 Chapter_376 ...... 285 Chapter_377 ...... 287 Chapter_378 ...... 289 Chapter_379 ...... 291 Chapter_380 ...... 293 Chapter_381 ...... 295 Chapter_382 ...... 297 Chapter_383 ...... 299 Chapter_384 ...... 301 Chapter_385 ...... 303 Chapter_386 ...... 305 Chapter_387 ...... 307 Chapter_388 ...... 309 Chapter_389 ...... 311 Chapter_390 ...... 313 Chapter_391 ...... 315 Chapter_392 ...... 317 Chapter_393 ...... 319 Chapter_394 ...... 321 Chapter_395 ...... 323 Chapter_396 ...... 325 Chapter_397 ...... 327 Chapter_398 ...... 329 Chapter_399 ...... 331 Chapter_400 ...... 333 Chapter_401 ...... 335 Chapter_402 ...... 337 Chapter_403 ...... 339 Chapter_78 ...... 341 Chapter_79 ...... 343 Chapter_80 ...... 345 Chapter_81 ...... 347 Chapter_82 ...... 349 Chapter_83 ...... 351 Chapter_84 ...... 353
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Chapter_85 ...... 355 Chapter_86 ...... 357 Chapter_87 ...... 359 Chapter_s1 ...... 361 Chapter_s2 ...... 363 Cheng_Pu ...... 365 Cheng_Yu ...... 367 Chen_Deng ...... 368 Chen_Gong ...... 370 Chen_Mau ...... 372 Chen_Mou ...... 373 Darkness_Ideology ...... 375 Darkness_Principle ...... 376 Dark_Arts_of_War ...... 378 Dian_Wei ...... 379 Dong_Cheng ...... 381 Dong_Zhuo ...... 382 Duan_Jian ...... 384 easternregion ...... 385 Eight_Geniuses ...... 386 Gan_Ning ...... 388 Gao_Gan ...... 390 Gao_Lan ...... 391 Gao_Shun ...... 392 Gongsun_Zan ...... 394 Guandu ...... 395 Guan_Yu ...... 396 Guiji ...... 398 Guo_Ang ...... 399 Guo_Huai ...... 401 Guo_Jia ...... 402 Guo_Tu ...... 404 Guo_Yuan ...... 405 Handicapped_Warriors ...... 407 Han_Dang ...... 409 Han_Hao ...... 410 home ...... 412 Hou_Cheng ...... 413 Huang_Gai ...... 415 Huang_Zhong ...... 417 Huang_Zu ...... 419 Hua_Tuo ...... 420 Hua_Xiong ...... 422 Huchuquan ...... 424 huiji ...... 425
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Hu_Che_Er ...... 426 Hu_Chi_Er ...... 427 Hu_Ju_Er ...... 428 Jiangdong ...... 429 Jiang_Qi ...... 430 Jiang_Qin ...... 431 Jiang_Yi_Qu ...... 432 Jian_Yong ...... 433 Jia_Da ...... 434 Jia_Kui ...... 435 Jia_Xu ...... 437 Jingzhou ...... 439 Ji_Ling ...... 441 Kong_Cha_Hua ...... 443 Kuaiji ...... 444 Kuai_Yue ...... 445 Lao_Da ...... 446 Liangzhou ...... 447 Liaoyuan_Huo ...... 449 Liao_Hua ...... 452 Liao_Lan ...... 453 Ling_Tong ...... 454 Liu_Bei ...... 456 Liu_Bian ...... 458 Liu_Da ...... 460 Liu_Pi ...... 462 Liu_Xie ...... 463 Liu_Xun ...... 465 Liu_Ye ...... 466 Li_Dian ...... 467 Li_Ru ...... 469 Lujiang ...... 470 Luoyang ...... 471 Luu_Bu ...... 472 Lu_Bu ...... 473 Lu_Xun ...... 474 Lv_Bu ...... 476 Lv_Bu_Daughter ...... 479 Lv_Meng ...... 481 Man_Chong ...... 483 Ma_Chao ...... 484 Ma_Teng ...... 486 Mi_Zhu ...... 487 Nameless_Adviser ...... 489 Nameless_Advisor ...... 490
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Negative_Utilitarianism ...... 491 Niu_Fu ...... 492 Official_Merchandise ...... 493 Pang_De ...... 494 Pang_Ji ...... 495 Pang_Tong ...... 497 Pan_Zhang ...... 499 Qiao_Rui ...... 500 Qin_Yi_Lu ...... 501 Red_Hare ...... 502 Relations ...... 504 San_Chuan ...... 508 Shan_Wu_Ling ...... 510 Shen_Pei ...... 512 Shouchun ...... 514 Sima_Hui ...... 515 Sima_Lang ...... 517 Sima_Yi ...... 519 Skull_Ring ...... 521 Song_Xian ...... 523 Sun_Ce ...... 525 Sun_Guan ...... 527 Sun_Jian ...... 528 Sun_Qian ...... 530 Sun_Quan ...... 531 Sun_Shu ...... 532 Taishi_Ci ...... 534 Tao_Qian ...... 536 The_Ravages_Of_Time ...... 538 Tian_De ...... 539 Tian_Feng ...... 540 Version ...... 542 Versions ...... 543 Volume_1 ...... 547 Volume_10 ...... 550 Volume_11 ...... 552 Volume_12 ...... 554 Volume_13 ...... 556 Volume_14 ...... 558 Volume_15 ...... 560 Volume_16 ...... 562 Volume_17 ...... 564 Volume_18 ...... 566 Volume_19 ...... 568 Volume_2 ...... 570
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Volume_20 ...... 572 Volume_21 ...... 574 Volume_22 ...... 576 Volume_23 ...... 579 Volume_24 ...... 581 Volume_25 ...... 583 Volume_26 ...... 585 Volume_27 ...... 587 Volume_28 ...... 589 Volume_29 ...... 591 Volume_3 ...... 593 Volume_30 ...... 595 Volume_31 ...... 597 Volume_32 ...... 599 Volume_33 ...... 601 Volume_34 ...... 603 Volume_35 ...... 605 Volume_36 ...... 607 Volume_37 ...... 609 Volume_38 ...... 611 Volume_39 ...... 613 Volume_4 ...... 615 Volume_40 ...... 618 Volume_41 ...... 620 Volume_42 ...... 622 Volume_43 ...... 624 Volume_44 ...... 626 Volume_45 ...... 628 Volume_46 ...... 630 Volume_47 ...... 632 Volume_48 ...... 634 Volume_49 ...... 636 Volume_5 ...... 638 Volume_50 ...... 640 Volume_51 ...... 642 Volume_52 ...... 644 Volume_6 ...... 646 Volume_7 ...... 649 Volume_8 ...... 651 Volume_9 ...... 653 Wang_Shuang ...... 655 Water_Mirror ...... 656 Wei_Xu ...... 657 Wen_Chou ...... 659 Word_Play ...... 661
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Wu_Dun ...... 668 Xiahou_Dun ...... 669 Xiahou_Yuan ...... 671 Xiao_Cha ...... 673 Xiao_Meng ...... 675 Xiliang ...... 677 Xuchang ...... 678 Xun_You ...... 679 Xun_Yu ...... 680 Xuxian ...... 682 Xuzhou ...... 683 Xu_Chu ...... 684 Xu_Dan ...... 686 Xu_Ding ...... 687 Xu_Gong ...... 689 Xu_Huang ...... 690 Xu_Sheng ...... 691 Xu_You ...... 692 Yangzhou ...... 693 Yang_Qing ...... 694 Yang_Xiu ...... 695 Yanzhou ...... 697 Yan_Bai_Hu ...... 698 Yan_Liang ...... 699 Yijing ...... 701 Yin_Li ...... 702 Yongzhou ...... 703 Yuan_Fang ...... 704 Yuan_Shang ...... 707 Yuan_Shao ...... 709 Yuan_Shu ...... 711 Yuan_Tan ...... 713 Yuan_Xi ...... 715 Yue_Jin ...... 717 Yuzhou ...... 719 Yu_Ji ...... 720 Yu_Jin ...... 722 Zang_Ba ...... 724 Zhang_Chun_Hua ...... 725 Zhang_Fei ...... 726 Zhang_He ...... 728 Zhang_Ji ...... 730 Zhang_Lei ...... 731 Zhang_Liao ...... 733 Zhang_Miao ...... 735
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Zhang_Wang ...... 736 Zhang_Zhao ...... 737 Zhao_Yun ...... 738 Zhen_Ji ...... 739 Zhong_Yao ...... 741 Zhou_Cang ...... 742 Zhou_Tai ...... 743 Zhou_Yu ...... 744 Zhuge_Liang ...... 746 Zhu_Zhi ...... 748 Zuo_Ci ...... 749
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 北海 Simplified Chinese: 北海 Pinyin: běi hǎi possible references in Ravages: Beihai, Kingdom of Beihai
Geography west of present day Changle County
Significance
Association
Kong Rong's faction Yuan Shao's faction
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When the syndicated chapters are ready to be collected into book format, Chen Mau would sometimes add one or two 黑页 ("black page") to the end of some chapters. These pages have no drawings on them; only white text centered on a black background.
Purpose
sell a view point, as in chapter 1 provide a justification for an interpretation, as in chapter 5, 97 for dramatic effect, as in chapter 6, 76 make a footnote, as in chapter 124 connect the flow of dialog into the next chapter, as in chapter 147
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Table of Contents
Historical Reference
Significance
Character Development
Appearances
Historical Reference
Cao Ang Cao Ang
Significance
Cao Ang is Cao Cao's eldest son. He has been brought to Luyang to take part in his father's campaign against Zhang Xiu. He is a competent and level-headed commander during the night raid by the anti-Cao alliance. But without the "unhuman" prowess of Dian Wei nor the "unhuman" genius of Guo Jia, Cao Ang could not break through a siege and live. His brave attempt, however, brought Cao Cao the horse that he needed to escape.
Character Development
Cao Ang is strict when it comes to military affairs. Cao Cao's officers compares the young man to his father, who has no reservations about leaving his work to the boy. Cao Ang, on the other hand, insists that he is not worthy of the position. Out of blind faith, or perhaps of filial piety, Cao Ang gives his all to rescue Cao Cao.
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Appearances
Volume 23 (first appears in Chapter 185) Volume 24 (dies in Chapter 191)
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Name
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 曹豹 Simplified Chinese: 曹豹 Pinyin: cáo bào
Significance
Cao Bao is an influential officer of Xuzhou who served under Tao Qian. He conspired with Chen Gong to try to inherit Xuzhou's control after the predicted death of Tao Qian. After his first failed attempt, he continues to act as the inside man for Chen Gong to try to retake Xiapi from Zhang Fei by force. His daughter Cao Yuan was married to Lü Bu.
Character Development
Cao Bao is a simpleminded, greedy, and cowardly man. When Tao Qian was killed, his hesitation cost him the chance to take power; and when the Xiapi operation starts, his impatience cost him his early demise.
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Appearances
Volume 11 (first appears in Chapter 90) Volume 12 Volume 19 Volume 22 (dies in chapter 182)
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Table of Contents
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Significance
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Appearances
Tidbits
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Cao Cao Cao Cao
Significance
Cao Cao is one of the Guandong Alliance members who opposed Dong Zhuo's unlawful domination of the court. He and another Loyalist Sun Jian showed their resolve to bring peace to the land. And with the help of Xun Yu, Cao Cao comes out of the Dong Zhuo campaign with more military strength than before. After Guo Jia joins his camp, Cao Cao is gradually replacing Dong Zhuo as the most hated warlord of the empire.
Character Development
Cao Cao entered the scene as a conventional Loyalist. For the most part he is a lord of integrity and humility, but he is also a politician of great ambition. He knew that the current ruling party is too corrupt to last much longer, and it did not take Guo Jia long to convince him to join the power struggle.
Wars can be tedious. I like pleasant surprises.
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With his bloody tactics and ever-growing ego, Cao Cao is reminded of his mortality when his loyal bodyguard and first born died to save him. He was shaken by the death of Dian Wei, and he shed tears for his son Cao Ang. But to swear vengeance in their names prolongs the cycle of hate, and it is uncertain if his punishment of the Sima clan would hurt himself in the end.
Appearances
Volume 5 (first appears in Chapter 41) Volume 6 Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 11 Volume 12 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 17 Volume 19 Volume 23 Volume 24 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 27 Volume 28 Volume 29 Volume 31 Volume 32 Volume 34 Volume 35 Volume 36 Volume 38 Volume 39 Volume 40 Volume 41 Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 44 Volume 45 Volume 46
Tidbits
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Some Chinese readers dislike this design because of the Japanese hairstyle (?) He is often referred to as "Wife Cao" ("Wife Fetish"? "Matronphilia"?) by the Chinese fandom because of his tendency to want to have or take care of other people's wives.
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Cao Chun Cao Chun
Significance
Cao Chun is the leader of Cao Cao's strongest cavalry (Tiger and Leopard Cavalry) during the campaign against Lü Bu and Yuan Shao. He can be likened to Gao Shun, who is also a fearless leader of a vanguard cavalry.
Character Development
Cao Chun is a proud warrior who sees Gao Shun as a rival (unilaterally).
Appearances
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Volume 31 (first appears in Chapter 251) Volume 32 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 38 Volume 46
Tidbit
He is referred to as "Brother Mouth", or "Lip Man" due to his (relatively) thick lips, as well as a pun on his name.
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Cao Hong
Significance
Cao Hong is a younger clansman, and a younger cousin of Cao Cao. He is a level-headed commander, who has relatively more patience for Xun Yu's military advice than someone like General Xiahou Dun.
Character Development
Appearances
Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 43) Volume 12 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 19 Volume 28 Volume 29 Volume 31 Volume 32
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Volume 34 Volume 41 Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 44 Volume 45 Volume 46
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Significance
After Cao Ang's death, Cao Pi becomes Cao Cao's eldest living son. He accepts Sima Yi as his political mentor and is inevitably at odds with his younger brother Cao Zhi for potential competition over the successor rights.
Character Development
Cao Pi is openly ambitious and lecherous like his father.
Appearances
Volume 41 (first mentioned in Chapter 331) Volume 46 (first appears in Chapter 366)
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Cao Ren
Significance
Cao Ren is one of Cao Cao's top generals. He may not be on the front lines as often as the Xiahou brothers, but he is just as skilled at siege warfare.
Character Development
Appearances
Volume 5 (first appears in Chapter 41) Volume 6 Volume 15 Volume 24 Volume 26 Volume 34 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 43
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Volume 45 Volume 46
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Cao Xing
Significance
Cao Xing is said to have taught Meng the art of archery. He does not appear to be one of Lü Bu's regulars in the army, but was called to his aid by Lü Bu's subordinate Qin Yi Lu, who is Cao Xing's friend. Cao Xing's archery skills are superb. With deadly aim and controlled steadiness he is easily the horse archer commander to wipe out Xiahou Dun's cavalry.
Character Development
Cao Xing is shown to value his friendship with Qin Yi Lu, and that he cares about what happens to Xiao Meng. Although his skills with the bow is extraordinary, he does lose sight of his target, and his pride in his skill ultimately led to his death. To be fair, his opponent paid a heavy price for the same reason.
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Appearances
Volume 27 (first appears in Chapter 216) Volume 28 (dies in Chapter 226)
Tidbits
fandom nickname: Tigger
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Cao Zhi Cao Zhi
Significance
Cao Zhi is Cao Cao's third son. He warily accepts Yang Xiu as his political advisor, knowing that his older brother Cao Pi has an advisor like Sima Yi.
Character Development
Cao Zhi is less warmongering than his older brother, but he is ambitious too. It does not help their strained relationship when they lust after the same woman.
Appearances
Volume 44 (first mentioned in Chapter 356) Volume 46 (first appears in Chapter 366)
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See also Changan
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 長安 Simplified Chinese: 长安 Pinyin: cháng ān possible references in Ravages: Chang'an, Changan
Geography
Changan during the Han dynasty is located 3 km northwest of modern Xian
Significance
During Dong Zhuo's ruthless revolution, the governing body was moved from Luoyang to Changan.
Association
Dong Zhuo Lü Bu Zhang Liao Li Ru Li Jue Guo Si Zhang Ji Fan Chou Jia Xu
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Significance
Character Development
Appearances
Volume 29 (first appears in Chapter 232, lost in Chapter 233)
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syndication volume 1 (62 pages)
Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 王者的覺醒 Simplified Chinese: 王者的觉醒 Pinyin: wáng zhě de jué xǐng English: The Awakening of A King
Relevancy
A foreshadowing of Sima Yi, the final victor over the three kingdoms.
Summary
A recent visit by the "Number One Advisor" of a warlord has upset the wealthy Sima clan. The temporary head of this business clan, a mere teenager, wakes up from a disturbing dream and utters a disturbing decision: the Advisor Xu Lin must die. A beautiful servant suits up for mission after he accepts an
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ominous-looking ring from his young master.
Highlights
Xiao Meng is a beautiful eunuch - beautiful enough to push the boundary of gender Young Sima Yi appears to have no problem with killing a person
Appearances
Sima Yi Sima Zhao Sima Shi Cao Shuang ? First Uncle Third Uncle Fourth Uncle Xiao Meng Third Sima Fourth Sima Fifth Sima Sixth Sima Seventh Sima
Associations
Chapter 109
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 三見客 Simplified Chinese: 三见客 Pinyin: sān jiàn kè English: three visitors
Relevancy
(a possible word-play with the Chinese translation for "The Three Musketeers", since 劍 and 見 are homonyms)
Summary
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Highlights
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Yuan Shu Liao Lan Liaoyuan Huo Liu Da "Sun Ce" Nameless Advisor
Associations
Chapter 126 Chapter 127
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 仁義之王 Simplified Chinese: 仁义之王 Pinyin: rén yì zhī wáng English: The King of Benevolence And Righteousness
Relevancy
the Yuan clan being known for its "Generations of Loyalists", and that Yuan Shao must maintain this reputation
Summary
Yuan Fang comes to visit his first love's grave again. He has changed this year, for he is beginning to accept the path his ambitious father has laid for him. Apparently Yuan Shao has seen through Yuan
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Fang's misdirection tactics, and he is very pleased to have raised a son worthy to rule the world.
Highlights
Yuan Fang is heading north for his grand scheme the first mentioning of the future Queen Zhen
Appearances
Yuan Shao Yuan Fang
Associations
Chapter 22 Chapter 25 Chapter 49 Chapter 135
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syndication volume 3 (? pages)
Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: Simplified Chinese: Pinyin: English: crouching dragon fledgling phoenix
Relevancy
"Crouching Dragon" and "Fledgling Phoenix" are titles that Master Water Mirror could bestow upon his top students.
Summary
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Chapter 17
Tidbit
According to this fan comment, the fact that even the anachronistic couplet was copied down means this image (and possibly many with the similar look) is definitely manipulated from a photograph and not drawn by hand. If Mr. Chen had known what he was writing on those two pillars, it is unlikely that he would proceed to keep the words. At the very least he would first do some research and find out what era it is from.
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 潛龍勿用 Simplified Chinese: 潜龙勿用 Pinyin: qiǎn lóng wù yòng English: do not "use/employ" the hidden dragon; hidden dragon; do not act
Relevancy
Seventh was widely believed to have received the title "Crouching Dragon" (for his brilliance)
Summary
Seventh contemplates his life's philosophy while observing a battle.
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Highlights
Appearances
Seventh
Associations
Chapter 108 Chapter 131 Chapter 175 Chapter 236
Tidbit
Zhuge's personal "show", so jokes the fandom
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 慢著留著 Simplified Chinese: 慢着留着 Pinyin: màn zhe liú zhe English: Hold It . Save It
Relevancy
Liaoyuan Huo's thoughts on delaying killing Pang Tong
Summary
Liaoyuan Huo rejoins Liu Bei's force after the retreat of Yuan Shu's army. The one-sided rout left behind many dead bodies, which are to be buried according to Liu Bei's command. Whether it is the stench of rotting flesh, condemnable acts or pretentious attitudes, Pang Tong takes it all in as he probes this
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Imperial Uncle's true intentions. As he leaves he takes with him a sense of defeat - that he had chosen the wrong Liu to support. Then a stray arrow startles the birds of prey around this killer; it missed the target on purpose.
Highlights
Liaoyuan Huo accepts his permanent role as Zhao Yun Liaoyuan Huo restrains himself from acting impulsively Liu Bei meets Pang Tong for the first time see also Word Play
Appearances
Guan Yu Liaoyuan Huo Liu Bei Pang Tong
Associations
Chapter 184 Chapter 193 Chapter 211
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 步向黑暗 Simplified Chinese: 步向黑暗 Pinyin: bù xiàng hēi àn English: March Toward Darkness
Relevancy
Guo Jia calls Jia Xu the Ambassador of Darkness. The battle is also about to get very ugly.
Summary
Highlights
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We see some of the outcomes of Chen Gong's schemes. Jia Xu is officially joining Cao Cao's camp.
Appearances
Yu Jin Zang Ba Xiao Meng Gao Shun Cao Cao Cao Hong Xiahou Yuan Guo Jia Sima Yi
Associations
Chapter 228 Chapter 230
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 孤注一擲 Simplified Chinese: 孤注一掷 Pinyin: gū zhù yī zhì English: A High-stake Gamble; Risking Everything
Relevancy
Jia Xu is betting his life on the defeat of Lü Bu. And Cao Cao is counting on Guo Jia's recommendation (of Jia Xu) to turn the tide in his favor.
Summary
Highlights
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The four Mount Tai Generals get to show off their joint-attack capabilities. Jia Xu declares his famous sacrificial strategy again.
Appearances
Xu Huang Sun Guan Wu Dun Chang Xi Yin Li Cao Cao Xiahou Yuan Yu Jin Jia Xu
Associations
Chapter 79 Chapter 83 Chapter 233
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 尋冤待雪 Simplified Chinese: 寻冤待雪 Pinyin: xún yuān dài xuě English: Remembering Vendetta; Seeking Revenge
Relevancy
Jia Xu is looking for a reason to motivate Xu Chu; or he is using him for this exact reason.
Summary
Highlights
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Appearances
Zhang Liao Chang Xi Wu Dun Xu Chu Yin Li Sun Guan Jia Xu Yu Jin Cao Cao
Associations
Chapter 92 Chapter 198 Chapter 232
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 仲達獻策 Simplified Chinese: 仲达献策 Pinyin: zhòng dá xiàn cè English: Zhong Da Presents Strategy; Zhong Da Advises
Summary
Highlights
The trench-like pitfalls turn out to be used for re-directing river flow instead of trapping horses.
Appearances
Lü Bu
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Zhang Liao Sima Yi Gao Shun Yu Jin Jia Xu Chen Gong Guo Jia
Associations
Chapter 73 Chapter 200 Chapter 235
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Traditional Chinese: 水淹下邳 Simplified Chinese: 水淹下邳 Pinyin: shuǐ yān xià pǐ English: Flooding Xiapi
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Chen Gong's defiance against Xun Yu's prediction of his doom.
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Lü Bu
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Traditional Chinese: 乘虛而入 Simplified Chinese: 乘虚而入 Pinyin: chèng xū ér rù English: Slipping Through The Crack
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Xun Yu's wording of the non-aggression pact between Cao Cao and Yuan Shu made sure it is only between "Cao" and "Yuan", and since Cao Cao has Imperial Han as his backing, the loophole is capitalized by all sides.
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Liu Bei finds out there is a Genius who supports him.
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Cao Cao Xiahou Dun Lü Bu Chen Gong Liu Bei Guan Yu Xun Yu Zhang Fei Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 虎父犬女 Simplified Chinese: 虎父犬女 Pinyin: hǔ fù quǎn nǚ English: Tiger Father Puppy Daughter (the phrase "a tiger of a father has no dog of a son" means "chip off the old block", so here it is the opposite)
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Lü Bu has been traditionally compared to a tiger or a wolf for his fierceness and political ambition. His daughter, however, did not make much of a splash in history. In Chen Mou's portrayal, this young girl modestly compares herself to a puppy - or a weak link, if you will.
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Meng Lü Bu's daughter Lü Bu
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Traditional Chinese: 父女闖關 Simplified Chinese: 父女闯关 Pinyin: fù nǚ chuǎng guān English: Father and Daughter breaking through passes
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Lü Bu and his daughter's father-daughter moment is very touching, especially because they are both near their fated end.
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Guo Jia Jia Xu Gao Shun Zhang Liao Cao Yuan Lü Bu's daughter Lü Bu
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Traditional Chinese: 籠中獸困 Simplified Chinese: 笼中兽困 Pinyin: lóng zhōng shòu kùn English: Trapped Beast In A Cage
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Lü Bu is the beast that is trapped by Cao Cao's top-notch generals.
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Lü Bu's daughter is fatally wounded by a "dishonorable" strike from behind.
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Lü Bu Lü Bu's daughter Xu Huang Xiahou Dun Han Hao Xiahou Yuan Xu Chu
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Traditional Chinese: 臨歧涕淚 Simplified Chinese: 临歧涕泪 Pinyin: lín qí tì lèi English: tearing (sob) up when facing a branch/fork (in the road); Parting Tears
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see Word Play
Summary
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Lü Bu's daughter dies in the most dramatic way possible, traumatizing her father.
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Lü Bu Lü Bu's daughter Xiahou Dun Xu Chu
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Traditional Chinese: 最後醒覺 Simplified Chinese: 最后醒觉 Pinyin: zuì hòu xǐng jué English: The Final Awakening
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Lü Bu realizes that his fearsome reputation is a thing of the past.
Summary
Lü Bu and Gao Shun try to fend off the enclosing army, but they are unable to intimidate the enemy soldiers. They narrowly escape the stubborn pursuit after the God of War becomes severely wounded by Zhang Fei.
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Lü Bu accepts the end of his glorious past.
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Yu Jin Lü Bu Gao Shun Cao Cao Jia Xu Zhang Fei
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Traditional Chinese: 命運之箭 Simplified Chinese: 命运之箭 Pinyin: mìng yùn zhī jiàn English: The Arrow of Fate
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Meng's shot decides his fate with respect to the Cao army.
Summary
Gao Shun protects Lü Bu as they wade across the deep water on Redhare. Xiahou Dun leads an assault team by boat, but they fail to deliver the finishing blow when Xiao Meng's dead-accurate arrows make the distance.
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Gao Shun is fatally wounded (paralyzed) Meng makes a shot over an unlikely distance
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Xiahou Dun Lü Bu Gao Shun Xiao Meng Guo Ang's image Liaoyuan Huo's image Zhang Lei's image
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Traditional Chinese: 血流淚流 Simplified Chinese: 血流泪流 Pinyin: xiě liú lèi liú English: Shedding Blood and Tears
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Lü Bu's men are starting to run away in droves. Wei Xu hints at Chen Gong to get away while he still can. Zhang Liao begs the soldiers to stay, even after hearing the hopelessness of their situation. Lü Bu is being treated by the medics, when he unexpectedly receives sympathy and understanding from his beautiful captive.
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Zhang Liao throws away his pride to persuade his comrades to stay Meng sympathizes with Lü Bu and gets very close to him
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Chen Gong Wei Xu Zhang Liao Xiao Meng Lü Bu
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Traditional Chinese: 各走東西 Simplified Chinese: 各走东西 Pinyin: gè zǒu dōng xī English: Going Separate Ways; each heading east (or) west
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literally speaking Lü Bu plans to escape through the east gate, while Zhang Liao heads westward to stall the pursuing enemy metaphorically speaking Lü Bu intends to escape while Zhang Liao intends to fight to the end
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Cao Hong Zang Ba Lü Bu Zhang Liao Wei Xu Chen Gong Song Xian Hou Cheng
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Traditional Chinese: 夢醒夢滅 Simplified Chinese: 梦醒梦灭 Pinyin: mèng xǐng mèng miè English: A Dream Shattered; awakens, dream destroyed
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Lü Bu dreams of his capture and awakens to find his life's dream crushed.
Summary
Xiapi is finally being overrun by Cao Cao's siege force. Zhang Liao fights a hopeless and desperate fight to help his remaining comrades escape, but he has been shaken to the core. Lü Bu faces Dong Zhuo's mocking spirit in his dream, then wakes up to find his real dream ending as well.
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Zhang Liao questions his own blind loyalty Dong Zhuo haunts Lü Bu in his dream
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Yu Jin Zhang Fei Guan Yu Qin Yi Lu's head Lü Bu Zhang Liao Dong_Zhuo's spirit Wei Xu Song Xian Hou Cheng
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Traditional Chinese: 死不甘心 Simplified Chinese: 死不甘心 Pinyin: sǐ bù gān xīn English: not (even) death can make (me) accept (this); unresigned
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Many characters express their discontent to the current turn of events
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Gao Shun props himself up on a horse and comes to Lü Bu's aid for one last time. Hou Cheng's plan to kill Lü Bu personally is interrupted by both Gao Shun and his rival Cao Chun.
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Gao Shun receives Cao Chun's warrior-sympathy and killing strike
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Lü Bu Gao Shun Song Xian Hou Cheng Cao Chun
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Traditional Chinese: 白門樓上 Simplified Chinese: 白门楼上 Pinyin: bái mén lóu shàng English: Atop The White Gate Tower
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Sima Yi is plotting something Xiao Meng takes a shot at Cao Cao after days in the snow
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Xun Yu Jia Xu Chen Deng Sima Yi Xiao Meng Cao Cao Cao Hong Xiahou Dun
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Traditional Chinese: 皇叔用心 Simplified Chinese: 皇叔用心 Pinyin: huáng shū yòng xīn English: Imperial Uncle's Intent
Relevancy possible word play
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Liu Bei succeeds in winning Cao Cao's trust.
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Xu Huang Xu Chu Cao Cao Liu Bei Zhang Liao Xiahou Dun Cao Chun Guo Jia Jia Xu Zhang Fei Guan Yu Yu Jin Han Hao Xiahou Yuan Cao Hong
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Traditional Chinese: 天佑子孫 Simplified Chinese: 天佑子孙 Pinyin: tiān yòu zǐ sūn English: Heaven protects/blesses the descendant(s)
Relevancy
Reverse the hanzi of 子孫 and you get 孫子 (here it is referring to Sun-zi, not "grandson")
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The ominous re-appearance of a new and improved Yellow Turbans?
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Yan Bai Hu Cheng Pu Zhou Tai Huang Gai Sun Ce Taishi Ci Zhou Yu
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Chapter 173 Chapter 174
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Some readers think Chen Mou's choice of quotation (from Art of War) in this chapter is not done as appropriately as possible (chapter "Weak points and Strong points" versus chapter "Energy"), and that it could have been a stretch to try to use the right words for his wordplay.
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Traditional Chinese: 邪道重臨 Simplified Chinese: 邪道重临 Pinyin: xié dào chóng lín English: Return of The Evil (Way)
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We find out Hua Tuo is a spy from Watermirror
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Zhuge_Liang Pang Tong Watermirror Hua Tuo Yu Ji
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Chapter 266
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"ye" in the region name "Langye" written on the banner is said to be a wrong form of the hanzi - a mistake from the past that passed down through generations to eventually become an "acceptable variant" in our dictionary. Some fan compared Watermirror to Master Roshi and Yu Ji to Crane Hermit
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Traditional Chinese: 老少鬥智 Simplified Chinese: 老少斗智 Pinyin: lǎo shào dòu zhì English: battle of wits between the old and young
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Yu Ji is the old, while the Sun brothers (including their oath brother) are the young.
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Seventh's verbal replay is shown here Sun Ce has met his match in psychological warfare.
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Sun Ce Zhou Yu Sun Quan Sun Jian's wife Sun Shu Cheng Pu Zhang Zhao Xu Gong
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 梟雄同飲 Simplified Chinese: 枭雄同饮 Pinyin: xiāo xióng tóng yǐn English: anti-heroes drink together
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In this adaptation, Liu Bei was not the person to drop the wine cup out
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Xun You
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Cao Ren Cao Hong Jia Kui Xiahou Dun Xu Chu Mi Zhu Liu Bei Cao Cao Zhang Fei Guan Yu
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Traditional Chinese: 兵行險著 Simplified Chinese: 兵行险着 Pinyin: bīng xíng xiǎn zhāo English: risky military maneuver/move; war takes risks
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Shan Wu Ling Sima Yi Guo Jia
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Cheng Yu Li Dian Huang Zu Gan Ning Huang Zhong
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Traditional Chinese: 死守不讓 Simplified Chinese: 死守不让 Pinyin: sǐ shǒu bú ràng English: unyielding; make a last-ditch defense and never yield
Relevancy
Chen Deng is not defending Xiapi from being overrun by Yuan clan. Liaoyuan Huo is not yielding the right of way to the encroaching army.
Summary
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Liaoyuan Huo is still looking for Xiao Meng's remains.
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Chen Deng Che Zhou (Romanization reference) Yuan Tan Chunyu Qiong Zhang Yi Jian Qiu Qiao Song Han Jiang He Zhi Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 火上加油 Simplified Chinese: 火上加油 Pinyin: English: adding fuel to the fire
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Liaoyuan Huo's (first) name, Huo, means fire.
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Liaoyuan Huo single-handedly stopped Yuan Tan's army.
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Yuan Tan Chunyu_Qiong Liaoyuan Huo
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Chapter 272
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Traditional Chinese: 第二怪人 Simplified Chinese: 第二怪人 Pinyin: dì èr guài rén English: the second odd/strange person
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Han Hao Yuan Tan Liaoyuan Huo
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Chunyu Qiong Zhang Liao
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Traditional Chinese: 兩隻惡鬼 Simplified Chinese: 两只恶鬼 Pinyin: liǎng zhī è guǐ English: two monsters/devils
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Liaoyuan Huo's "superhuman rampage" is a foreshadowing for his future prowess on the battlefield
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Liaoyuan Huo Yuan Tan Zhang Liao
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Traditional Chinese: 落難公子 Simplified Chinese: 落难公子 Pinyin: luò nàn gōng zǐ English: a young master in trouble/misfortune
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Zhang Liao got rid of his watchdogs Zhang He makes a grand entrance
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Xun Yu Yue Jin Liaoyuan Huo Yuan Tan Zhang Liao Zhang He
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 大敵當前 Simplified Chinese: 大敌当前 Pinyin: dà dí dāng qián English: enemy before you; enemy in view; presence of a formidable enemy
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Yuan Fang outwits Xun Yu
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Yue Jin
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Xun Yu Yuan Fang Gao Lan
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Traditional Chinese: 各除一害 Simplified Chinese: 各除一害 Pinyin: gè chú yī hài English: one trouble (or harmful thing) eliminated for each (side/situation)
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Yuan Fang takes down Xun Yu from the Cao camp, and removes Yuan Tan from Yuan Shao's line of successors.
Summary
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Xun Yu's earlier arrangements take effect, mitigating the immediate crisis that is caused by Yuan Fang's ambush. In response, Yuan Fang also makes a cautious exit while dragging down two competitors within his own clan.
Highlights
Han Hao praises Zhang Liao as a "God of War" (after Lü Bu) Zhang He shows, indirectly, that he can take on both Liaoyuan Huo and Zhang Liao (albeit when they are not working as a team)
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Han Hao Zhang Liao Gao Lan Yuan Fang Yuan Tan Zhang He
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Traditional Chinese: 精兵良將 Simplified Chinese: 精兵良将 Pinyin: jīng bīng liáng jiàng English: elite soldiers and effective commanders/generals
Relevancy a mockery of Yuan Shu's trained military against Liu Bei's smaller elite force (assigned by Cao Cao)
Summary
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Liu Bei's previously established reputation continues to attract volunteers to fight for him against an overwhelmingly large army. But his opponent underestimates the strength of Cao Cao's elites and Liu Bei's two one-man armies.
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Zhang Fei takes down Ji Ling
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Liu Bei Guan Yu Yuan Shu Ji Ling Zhang Fei
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Traditional Chinese: 斬草除根 Simplified Chinese: 斩草除根 Pinyin: zhǎn cǎo chú gēn English: cut the grass and pull the roots
Relevancy eliminating Yuan Shu's base support
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While Yuan Shu is away fighting Liu Bei, Cao Cao's side already sent Jia Kui to instigate a mutiny from within his home city, cutting off his chance to recover from his fated defeat.
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Chen Jian Jia Kui Lei Bo Yuan Shu Zhang Fei
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Traditional Chinese: 孟德麾下 Simplified Chinese: 孟德麾下 Pinyin: mèng dé huī xià English: under Meng De's command/banner
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Master Water Mirror pays Cao Cao's camp a visit. His meandering manner and words probe Cao Cao's true opinions about his upcoming campaign against Yuan Shao.
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Master Water Mirror praises Yuan Fang, Cao Cao, and without realizing it, Sima Yi.
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Cao Cao Water Mirror Sima Yi Yuan Shu
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Traditional Chinese: 浴血太平 Simplified Chinese: 浴血太平 Pinyin: yù xuè tài píng English: bloodbath peace
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Tai Ping could refer to "peace" or the "Way of Peace" cult
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When the brute-force siege on Shaxian drags on without rhyme or reason, Sun Ce's "ally" begins to realize that they were sent to die on purpose.
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Huang Zu Huang Zhong Peng Yuan Sun Ce Taishi Ci Gan Ning
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Traditional Chinese: 猛將相遇 Simplified Chinese: 猛将相遇 Pinyin: měng jiàng xiāng yù English: a meeting between fierce generals
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Taishi Ci meets Huang Zhong
Summary
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Taishi Ci charges toward the gate, eager to beat his commander to the pass. Once inside the gates shut behind him and he is faced with a hail of arrows, including one that is dead accurate.
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Taishi Ci survives the onslaught of arrows.
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Taishi Ci Huang Zu Huang Zhong
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Traditional Chinese: 義無返顧 Simplified Chinese: 义无返顾 Pinyin: yì wú fǎn gù English: not looking back on doing the righteous/honorable thing
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Sun Ce is trapped inside the pass and is surrounded by enemies and cold steel. Gan Ning gives Sun Ce a tough battle as well as a stern lecture - reminding him about why he fights.
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In a well-matched fight against Sun Ce, Gan Ning pays respect to both Ling Cao and Sun Ce's father, Sun Jian - revealing that he is a killer with heart.
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Sun Ce Liu Hu Huang Zu Gan Ning
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Traditional Chinese: 浮雲之夢 Simplified Chinese: 浮云之梦 Pinyin: fú yún zhī mèng English: a dream like floating clouds
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Yuan Shu's dream to rule the world was as intangible as passing clouds
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Yuan Shu breaths his last as secretly orchestrated by a businessman, who is also about to be assassinated.
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Yuan Fang (hinted) is onto Sima Yi
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Yuan Shu Guan Yu Sima Yi
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Traditional Chinese: Simplified Chinese: Pinyin: English: the top clan east of the river
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Traditional Chinese: 妖言惑眾 Simplified Chinese: 妖言惑众 Pinyin: yāo yán huò zhòng English: devilish words to mislead the public
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"devil" is referring to Yu Ji
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Yu Ji and Sun Ce are spying on each other as they pretend to cooperate. The skilled "Immortal" is using an advanced technique to implant suggestions in a person, leading to an unexpected attack on the "Little Conqueror".
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Ling Tong has been successfully hypnotized by Yu Ji
Appearances
Yu Ji Taishi Ci Ling Tong Sun Ce Cheng Pu
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Traditional Chinese: 強攻劉備 Simplified Chinese: 强攻刘备 Pinyin: qiáng gōng liú bèi English: storming Liu Bei
Summary
Guo Jia orchestrates a full-on assault against Liu Bei's stronghold at Xiaopei.
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Zhang Fei holds his own against a swarm of Tiger and Leopard warriors.
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Liu Bei Cao Ren Zhang Fei Cao Chun Mi Zhu Guo Jia Zhang Liao
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Chapter 291 Chapter 293
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Unfortunately the term "強攻", or more generally 攻, has its more "impressionable" usage in the Slash Community. And hilarity ensues from there.
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Traditional Chinese: 徐州失陷 Simplified Chinese: 徐州失陷 Pinyin: xú zhōu shī xiàn English: Xuzhou lost/breached/taken
Summary
Yuan Shao and his clansmen fall victim to an assassination attempt by a Liu clan member, who was supposedly edged on by Guo Jia. Yuan Fang does not abandon his plan to rally more Liu clan members, particularly Liu Bei, who is about to flee the besieged Xuzhou.
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Yuan Shao's youngest son is shown to be poisoned in this incident, which may or may not be the reason for a future plot point.
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Zhang He Yuan Shao Yuan Mai Yuan Fang Liu Bei Zhang Fei Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 隱世神技 Simplified Chinese: 隐世神技 Pinyin: yǐn shì shén jì English: a technique/skill kept hidden from the world
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drug-enhanced hypnosis brain surgery (maybe, at least in this context)
Summary
Hua Tuo demonstrates Yu Ji's hypnosis technique among the sick and wounded, proving to Xiahou Dun
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that it is not magic. In Shangliao, Lü Meng humiliates Liu Xun as an army leader, but respectfully allows another of Sun Ce's old guard to do the most killing.
Highlights
Hua Tuo tells Xiahou Dun that brain surgery is the only cure for Cao Cao's chronic migraine
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Hua Tuo Xiahou Dun Liu Xun Lü Meng Cheng Pu
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Traditional Chinese: 傳說再臨 Simplified Chinese: 传说再临 Pinyin: chuán shuō zài lín English: the return of a legend
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Guan Yu being a legend Lü Bu being a legend
Summary
Convinced of Guan Yu's predictable honorable tendencies, Guo Jia sends Zhang Liao alone to negotiate a peaceful surrender of Xiapi. Guan Yu relents after being reminded that the fate of his oath brother's wives
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and child are in his hands.
Highlights
Zhang Liao recognizes the usefulness of Lü Bu's hero philosophy, and sees it manifesting in a more grounded Guan Yu.
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Zhang Liao Guan Yu memory of Lü Bu Yue Jin Guo Jia Liu Bei's two wives Liu Bei's son
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Traditional Chinese: 文人執著 Simplified Chinese: 文人执著 Pinyin: wén rén zhí zhuó English: the persistence of scholarly men, scholarly men persist
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Sima Yi and Man Chong versus Xiahou Yuan Zhou Yu and Sun Ce versus Lü Meng
Summary
Sima Yi advices Xiahou Yuan to limit the thinning of their troops, and his observations are shared by another military advisor who studied under Xun Yu. They are recognizing the growing threat to their
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south, where Sun Ce is planning to join forces with Pang Tong to exploit the "battle of Guandu".
Highlights
Both Sun Ce and Zhou Yu advice Lü Meng to learn more from books. Pang Tong's first appearance on Sun Ce's side
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Xiahou Yuan Sima Yi Man Chong Jia Kui Zhou Yu Lü Meng Sun Ce Pang Tong
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Traditional Chinese: 正中下懷 Simplified Chinese: 正中下怀 Pinyin: zhèng zhòng xià huái English: just as one hoped, literally "right on/below the heart/bosom"
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Yuan Fang hit a weak spot in Yuan Shao's heart a pet tiger shot in a weak spot
Summary
Yuan Shao welcomes - in an extravagant manner - the arrival of Liu Bei, whose reputation helped to restore the unity of the Yuan clan since the rumor of Yuan Shao's disloyalty to the ruling Liu clan. Not all
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of the Imperial relatives are buying it, however, with Liu Ye being an open supporter of Cao Cao. And by persuading Yu Ji to their cause, "the tiger of the east" might finally be brought down.
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Yuan Fang toys with Yuan Shao's emotion to induce a believable performance Once a supporter of Sun Ce, Liu Ye now turns on this rebelling son of loyalist Sun Jian
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Yuan Wu Yuan Pu Yuan Shao Yuan Fang Liu Bei Yu Ji Liu Ye
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Traditional Chinese: 天理循環 Simplified Chinese: 天理循环 Pinyin: tiān lǐ xún huán English: cycle of justice, karmic retribution
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Pang Tong convinces Zhou Yu to let him help Sun Ce fight Cao Cao. In spite of suspicious agreements between different camps, Pang Tong is determined to keep Sun Ce alive long enough to be used.
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Pang Tong chooses to help "the lesser of two evil", and openly slights both his First and Fifth shixiong
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Pang Tong Zhou Yu Xu Gong Taishi Ci Sun Ce Cheng Pu
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Traditional Chinese: 太平末道 Simplified Chinese: 太平末道 Pinyin: tài píng mò dào English: the end of Taiping
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Yu Ji escapes his house arrest to report to Imperial Uncle Liu Ye the news of Sun Ce's death. But he gets a taste of his own medicine when the hypnotized assassin didn't carry out the plan.
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Pang Tong delivering Water Mirror's message
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Huang Gai Zhang Zhao Yu Ji Liu Ye Cheng Pu Pang Tong Xu Gong
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Traditional Chinese: 天降奇兵 Simplified Chinese: 天降奇兵 Pinyin: tiān jiàng qí bīng English: Heaven sends down a surprise/ambushing troop
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Sun Ce ambushes Cao Cao
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Xiahou Dun Cao Cao Zhang Liao Cao Chun Sun Ce Taishi Ci
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Traditional Chinese: 技驚天下 Simplified Chinese: 技惊天下 Pinyin: jì jīng tiān xià English: (with) skills that shock the world
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Sun Ce defeats Cao Chun (previously) and Zhang Liao
Summary
Taishi Ci holds his own against Xiahou Dun while Sun Ce takes on Zhang Liao and won. Xu Chu then has to advise Cao Cao to flee from the scene.
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Sun Ce won a fight against Zhang Liao (but the horse might have given him an advantage)
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Xu Huang Taishi Ci Xiahou Dun Sun Ce Zhang Liao Xu Chu Cao Cao Zhou Tai
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Traditional Chinese: 吾非呂布 Simplified Chinese: 吾非吕布 Pinyin: wǔ fēi lǚ bù English: I'm not Lü Bu
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Guan Yu wonders if Lü Bu's Redhare regards him like his previous master
Summary
Lü Meng's attack force distracts the closest troop that protects Cao Cao, making the latter vulnerable to Sun Ce's relentless pursuit. But before Sun Ce can make the kill, Lü Bu's Redhare leads them on a collision course toward someone who is as legendary as the "God of War".
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Lü Bu's Redhare remembers Guan Yu
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Lü Meng Xu Huang Cao Cao Sun Ce Guan Yu
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Traditional Chinese: 天地正氣 Simplified Chinese: 天地正气 Pinyin: tiān dì zhèng qì English: the righteous spirit of heaven and earth
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Guan Yu's own sense of righteousness in the way he lives by his honor code in juxtaposition (to Guan Yu), Cao Cao shames the Little Conqueror for his "unrighteous" acts
Summary
By presence, Sun Ce loses to Guan Yu's show of unflinching righteousness. By rhetoric, Sun Ce loses to Cao Cao's vehement condemnation.
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Guan Yu channels the spirit of the "God of War"
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Lü Meng Zhou Tai Xu Chu Taishi Ci Xiahou Dun Guan Yu one of Liu Bei's wives and son Sun Ce Cao Cao
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Traditional Chinese: 武將回歸 Simplified Chinese: 武将回归 Pinyin: wǔ jiàng huí guī English: the return of the warrior
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Zhang Liao channels the fighting spirit of Lü Bu and returns to command
Summary
By Pang Tong's order, Lu Xun keeps the river passage clear of enemy interference. But over land, Cao Cao has managed to escape Sun Ce's armies with the help of reinforcements and Zhang Liao's rekindled fighting spirit.
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Zhang Liao's "infamous" sword-range blockade, now in exaggerated formation form! since Zhang Liao used to be a double for Lü Bu, wearing Lü Bu's headband nearly completes the resemblance
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Huang Zu Kuai Yue Lu Xun Taishi Ci Chen Deng Lü Meng Sun Ce Zhang Liao
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Traditional Chinese: 同門相煎 Simplified Chinese: 同门相煎 Pinyin: tóng mén xiāng jiān English: taught by same master, tormenting each other
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Yuan Fang versus the other seven Geniuses Cao Cao versus Yuan Shao
Summary
Water Mirror visits Yuan Shao and they talk about more than just the old days. When formalism collapses under accusations, the hostility intensifies as members of the Eight Eccentrics sets their target on Water
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Mirror and his followers.
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Yuan Fang is smart enough to be dangerous to Water Mirror's idealized world
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Water Mirror Yuan Shao Zuo Ci
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Traditional Chinese: 天道無言 Simplified Chinese: 天道无言 Pinyin: tiān dào wú yán English: the way of Heaven has no words; justice is silent
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Heaven does not speak, because "Heaven is dead."
Summary
During a hunting excursion, Sun Ce confides in Ling Tong the doubts and guilt that returned to haunt him since the confrontation with Cao Cao. Ling Tong reassures his lord that there is no sense for a hunter to cry over his prey. Unfortunately the pep talk weakened Sun Ce's vigilance, and he is promptly ambushed.
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Ling Tong states that he is now a firm believer of Sun Ce's world view (as opposed to when he was semi-persuaded by Yu Ji's rhetoric)
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Sun Ce Ling Tong (Zuo Ci's assassins?)
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Traditional Chinese: 百日痛苦 Simplified Chinese: 百日痛苦 Pinyin: bǎi rì tòng kǔ English: one hundred days of pain
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The poison in Sun Ce's wound took around three months to kill him.
Summary
The corroding poison ravages Sun Ce's face and mind as he slowly succumb to the overwhelming guilt of
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betraying his father's ideology.
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Sun Jian (in dream) Sun Ce Han Dang Zhu Zhi Sun Quan Huang Gai Cheng Pu Zhang Zhao
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now more than ever, many Chinese fans suspect Sun Quan to be the culprit of the assassination
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Traditional Chinese: 仁義背後 Simplified Chinese: 仁义背后 Pinyin: rén yì bèi hòu English: behind the benevolence
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Figuratively and literally behind Cao Cao's position/action
Summary
Guan Yu battles the moral contradiction that is his current situation. Cao Cao bravely and lavishly tries to win his support, but in the end may rely on dirty tricks from Guo Jia to keep the Warrior Saint on his side.
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Guan Yu recognizes the similarity between Cao Cao and Liu Bei Cao Cao hesitates to kill a child
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Guan Yu Cao Cao Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 白馬之戰 Simplified Chinese: 白马之战 Pinyin: bái mǎ zhī zhàn English: battle of baima/boma
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The Battle of Baima/Boma
Summary
Xun You heads the defense mission in the city of Baima/Boma, while Yan Liang rushes ahead to take on Guo Jia's small infantry out in the open.
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Cao Cao's forced evacuations worked, leaving Liu Bei empty-handed Guo Jia is excited by the prospect of fending off twenty thousand cavalry with a infantry of mere three thousand.
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Liu Yan Xun You Liu Bei Mi Zhu Yan Liang Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 河北大將 Simplified Chinese: 河北大将 Pinyin: hé běi dà jiàng English: the high-ranking general of Hebei
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Yan Liang is one of the well-known generals from Hebei
Summary
Yan Liang flexes his military muscle against Guo Jia's first wave of defenders. He grows bold and expects no worthy opponent.
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Highlights
Song Xian and Xu Wei may have been sent to die on purpose
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Xiahou Yuan Guo Jia Song Xian Wei Xu Yan Liang Xu Huang
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Traditional Chinese: 皇叔有情 Simplified Chinese: 皇叔有情 Pinyin: huáng shū yǒu qíng English: Imperial Uncle is sentimental
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The Peach Garden Oath made Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei sworn brothers.
Summary
Even though Yan Liang and his colleague anticipated the exact counter maneuvers by the enemy, they did not realize their trusted ally has different priorities than them.
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Guo Jia turns a slight advantage on Yan Liang's side into a deadly weakness
Appearances
Han Meng Liu Bei Yan Liang Xu Huang Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 先抜頭籌 Simplified Chinese: 先抜头筹 Pinyin: xiān bá tóu chóu English: first to pull/draw the top chip, metaphorical for first victory
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Xiahou Dun and Zhang Liao keep Yan Liang's reinforcements busy while Guan Yu wears him down. In the face of an extraordinary fighter and Cao forces' superior army maneuverability, Yan Liang fails to fulfill his boast to take down Guo Jia. His death marks Cao Cao's first major victory in the Battle of Guandu.
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Highlights
Zhang Liao carries on the fighting style of Chargers Guan Yu takes out Yan Liang while commanding the troops behind him
Appearances
Handan Zheng Yuan Mao Duan Zhao Xiahou Dun Zhang Liao Liang Yi Geng Wei Yue Jin Xu Huang Guan Yu Yan Liang Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 幾許春秋 Simplified Chinese: 几许春秋 Pinyin: jǐ xǔ chūn qīu English: how many springs and autumns; how many years
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lines from Spring and Autumn Annals being recited by Lü Meng the years of Sun Ce's conquest
Summary
Instead of crushing the Taiping cult, Yu Ji's capture led to increased terrorist activities around Sun Ce's residence. Zhou Yu is desperate to negotiate a truce, but Yu Ji only turns the sharp hatred onto himself.
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Lü Meng diligently recites the content of the "Spring and Autumn Annals" to Sun Ce to comfort him, who ultimately finds peace with the life he has led.
Highlights
Lü Meng demonstrates improved literacy and memorization skill Zhou Yu was granted, by deus ex machina or Yu Ji's attempted hypnosis, a brief ability to see the passing of Sun Ce's spirit.
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Taishi Ci Lü Meng Sun Quan Sun Ce Huang Gai Zhou Yu Yu Ji Sun Jian's ghost
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Traditional Chinese: 河北野人 Simplified Chinese: 河北野人 Pinyin: hé běi yě rén English: the savage(s) of Hebei
Relevancy unflattering nickname of certain northerners at the time, including Wen Chou
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Cao Cao's forces retreat in the face of Wen Chou's orderly mobilization. Liu Bei plans for an escape, but not before playing the victim.
Highlights
Liu Bei and Wen Chou see through each other's game Guan Yu is alerted of Liu Bei's whereabouts
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Xun You Liu Bei Wen Chou Jian Yong Mi Zhu
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Traditional Chinese: 津西之戰 Simplified Chinese: 津西之战 Pinyin: jīn xī zhī zhàn English: the battle on the west side of the ford
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Wen Chou's pre-planing around the Yan Ford area paid off as Cao Cao's forces are surprised by the speed of enemy onslaught. Guo Jia must defend his troop without military reinforcements, and against a very capable commander that seems to appear out of nowhere.
Highlights
Wen Chou is praised by Guo Jia for troop movement maneuvering
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Xiahou Yuan Wen Chou Pang Ji Ze Ling Guo Jia Yue Jin
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Traditional Chinese: 從下入手 Simplified Chinese: 从下入手 Pinyin: cóng xià rù shǒu English: start from the bottom
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Liu Ye plays the uncomfortable moderator between his clansmen and Cao Cao's interest. Fortunately for them Guo Jia knows just how to exploit the situation and proceeds to kill three birds with one stone.
Highlights
Liu Ye contributes to the campaign in an unexpected way
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Liu Ye Liu Dao Guo Jia Wen Chou Ze Ling Pang Ji Zhang Liao
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 攻心之算 Simplified Chinese: 攻心之算 Pinyin: gōng xīn zhī suàn English: the calculation that attacks the heart; psychological scheme; mind game
Summary
Having overlooked Zhang Liao as a possible opponent during the planning stage, Wen Chou is severely unprepared for the fight of his life.
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Highlights
Zhang Liao cleverly psyches out Wen Chou
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Xu Huang Yue Jin Wen Chou Zhang Liao Guo Jia
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Tidbit
According to reader kankan (小燕阿姨) in 3rd post ofthis thread, the direct quote from Records of Three Kingdoms shows this scene (and strategy) to be the handiwork of Xun You and not Guo Jia.
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 最強戰書 Simplified Chinese: 最强战书 Pinyin: zuì qiáng zhàn shū English: the most powerful letter of challenge
Summary
Cao Cao's forces raid the Yuan army encampment overnight, crushing the enemy morale. However, the arrival of Yuan Fang is enough to unite ten thousand men for an upcoming death match against Guo Jia, who is dying to take up the challenge.
Highlights
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Yuan Fang alone will command over ten thousand men.
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Yue Jin Xiahou Dun Xiahou Yuan Guo Jia Zhang Liao Zhang He Yuan Fang
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 最強對決 Simplified Chinese: 最强对决 Pinyin: zuì qiáng duì jué English: the most powerful duel/match/face-off
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At daybreak Yuan Fang surveys his motley troops and gives instructions accordingly. Even Guo Jia is dumbfounded by the enemy's overconfidence, let alone the rest of Cao Cao's generals.
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Yuan Fang does not rely on Master Sun's art of war.
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Xiahou Dun Xiahou Yuan Yue Jin Xu Huang Zhang Liao Guo Jia Yuan Fang Zhang He
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 正奇之變 Simplified Chinese: 正奇之变 Pinyin: zhèng qí zhī biàn English: the changing between orthodox and the unorthodox; the adapting of straightforward and the surprise
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"orthodox/straightforward" and "unorthodox/surprise" are technical terms in the context of formation components, but surprise is also the typical wordplay on Genius
Summary
Guo Jia brings his A-game to the battle, but by speed or knowledge he trails far behind Yuan Fang, who
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purposely placed himself in the center of action.
Highlights
Guo Jia is unable to match the commanding ability of multi-talented Yuan Fang Zhang He duels Zhang Liao to a standstill Feng Hou's Eight-Unit Formation
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Xiahou Yuan Guo Jia Xiahou Dun Yue Jin Xu Huang Yuan Fang Zhang Liao Zhang He
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Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 腹背受敵 Simplified Chinese: 腹背受敌 Pinyin: fù bèi shòu dí English: stomach and back facing enemy, under attack from two sides, between hammer and anvil
Summary
With the defeat of Guo Jia the tide is turned yet again. Cao Cao's camps are under relentless siege by the Yuan army, with First Genius Yuan Fang in supreme command.
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Yuan Fang is bringing Zuo Ci to the forefront Liu Bei escaped house arrest Someone in the Cao camp proposes the catapult strategy. The credit appears to go to Sima Yi (if not Liu Ye as said in some text).
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Cao Cao Gao Lan Yuan Fang Zuo Ci Liu Pi (wikipedia, kongming.net) Liu Bei Xiahou Dun Xun You Guo Jia Sima Yi
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Traditional Chinese: 連珠計發 Simplified Chinese: 连珠计发 Pinyin: lián zhū jì fā English: stringed-beads tactic; rapid-fire tactics/maneuvering
Summary
The fighting at Guandu continues with both Yuan and Cao army employing offensive and defensive tactics to survive the day. On the quieter front, Sima Yi invites himself to do business behind the enemy line.
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Guo Jia is ashamed of the infighting between the Eight Geniuses Yuan Fang cleverly shifts blame to eliminate dissenters
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Zhang He Yuan Fang Yue Yi Xiahou Yuan Guo Jia Cao Cao Zhang Wang Sima Yi Tian De
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Traditional Chinese: 君命不受 Simplified Chinese: 君命不受 Pinyin: jūn mìng bú shòu English: unbound by a lord's command
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the lord here is Cao Cao in both cases
Summary
Cao Cao tests Zhang Liao's loyalty for fear of losing him along with Guan Yu, who is already determined to return to Liu Bei. Jia Xu is less forgiving, but he has underestimated Liu Bei's associates that tend to operate in the dark.
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Zhang Liao has trouble with the long blade that Guan Yu wields with ease. Zhou Cang is an operative of Sima Yi
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Cao Cao Zhang Liao Guan Yu Jia Xu Shen Liang Zhou Cang Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 再下軍狀 Simplified Chinese: 再下军状 Pinyin: zài xià jūn zhuàng English: again make military oath/promise/order
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Jia Xu swears to achieve a goal (to be punishable by military law if failed)
Summary
Sima Yi tests his classmates for information that can help his cause, while Jia Xu finds himself tested by
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undependable eyes and ears.
Highlights
Jia Xu making a bold claim to defeat Liu Bei in ten days
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Yang Qing Duan Jian Sima Yi Xu Yuan Tian De Shen Liang Jia Xu
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Chapter 77 Chapter 201 Chapter 326
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Traditional Chinese: 天地攻防 Simplified Chinese: 天地攻防 Pinyin: tiān dì gōng fáng English: an offensive and defensive as grand as heaven and earth; escalating counter-strategies
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heaven/sky for the high-reaching siege platforms, earth for the soil/mud that's used to climb the wall
Summary
Yuan Fang sends waves after waves of attack to wear down Cao Cao's forces, varying the specific tactic each time. Although exhausted, Cao Cao's military advisors and generals manage to hold their own.
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siege weapons
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Xun You Xiahou Dun Han Hao Xu Chu Cao Hong
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Traditional Chinese: 機關重重 Simplified Chinese: 机关重重 Pinyin: jī guān chóng chóng English: tricks/intrigue/scheme in layers
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the infighting within the Yuan clan is complicated
Summary
While treading carefully to avoid an outright execution, Sima Yi is intrigued by the complex
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power-struggles within the Yuan clan.
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Sima Yi escapes a death warrant lady Zhen has conquered one of Yuan Shao's son
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Sima Yi Duan Jian Xu You Xu Yuan Yuan Xi Zhen Fu
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Chapter 25 Chapter 146 Chapter 278 Chapter 296 Chapter 324 Chapter 327
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In certain recount of Xu You's last moments, it is suspiciously like the opening to this chapter. You can treat this as a clever use of historical account (or folklore?) as foreshadow and plot device
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Traditional Chinese: 虛實軍狀 Simplified Chinese: 虚实军状 Pinyin: xū shí jūn zhuàng English: the reality of the military oath
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Jia Xu's declared oath was a misdirection
Summary
Jia Xu's bluff scared Liu Bei's Runan allies to take a defensive stance, which bought time for Li Dian to transport rations through the region without much fighting.
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Highlights
Jia Xu fooling everyone, including most of the readers
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Gao Lan Liu Pi Sun Qian Liu Bei Zhang Fei Li Dian Gong Du Jia Xu
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Traditional Chinese: 相煎戰場 Simplified Chinese: 相煎战场 Pinyin: xiāng jiān zhàn chǎng English: mutual torment on the battlefield
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two brothers fighting on opposite sides are destined to kill each other
Summary
A Yuan army soldier talks to his brother in the Cao army during an unusual cease-fire. Unbeknown to both, Guo Jia would take no chance on the loyalty of his subordinates.
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Cao Cao advocates for a meritocracy even for his own bloodline
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Cao Cao Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 開窗亮話 Simplified Chinese: 开窗亮话 Pinyin: kāi chuāng liàng huà English: open window shine on words; light up the conversation
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Yuan Fang reveals the truth behind what was meant by Sima Yi and himself
Summary
Sima Yi finds himself face-to-face with the most powerful figure in the Yuan Shao clan and another man that will soon be the sacrificial lamb. He handles himself well, but Yuan Fang is quick to expose the charade once this eye-sore is too far to hear the conversation.
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Yuan Fang double-crosses (and later triple-crosses) the Xu clan
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Yuan Shang Shen Pei Sima Yi old Jia Xu Yuan Yuan Fang Xu You
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Traditional Chinese: 槍桿兄弟 Simplified Chinese: 枪杆兄弟 Pinyin: qiāng gǎn xiōng dì English: spear pole brothers; "gun barrel brothers"; brothers in arms
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the nameless brothers on opposite sides of the war the Xiahou brothers (technically cousins)
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Yuan Fang's army has broken through part of Cao Cao's encampment. Enemies are growing stronger on the war front and in the Imperial court. But there is still loyalty among the brothers who are the last defense to Cao Cao.
Highlights
brief moment of glory for a nameless soldier
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Xiahou Dun Cao Cao Li Dian Xiahou Yuan
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Chapter 328 Chapter 330 Chapter 331
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Fans who praised chapter 331's poignancy claims this chapter tops it. Subjective, but the sentiment is voiced prominently in the fandom.
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Traditional Chinese: 商相傷殤 Simplified Chinese: 商相伤殇 Pinyin: shāng xiāng shāng shāng English: merchant mutual injure die-young
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This is unabashed word-smithing. According to readers who speak Cantonese, this title in Cantonese is a homonym wordplay "seung1 seung1 seung1 seung1", in Mandarin it's off by one "shang1 xiang1 shang1 shang1"
Summary
Sima Yi discusses with his childhood friend the intricacies of their business plan. But both sides are
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hiding more sinister details from the other.
Highlights
Sima Yi plays the gullible fool again the reappearance of the Japanese hitman
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Tian De Sima Yi Yang Qing Duan Jian San Chuan
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Traditional Chinese: 一斤五錢 Simplified Chinese: 一斤五钱 Pinyin: yī jīn wǔ qián English: five qian (generic monetary unit, simplified to "coin" in context) a/per catty
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this is code talk to the kidnapping operation
Summary
Sima Yi orchestrates a kidnapping of his kidnapper's family.
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Hong Hong is shocked by the gall of Sima Yi and his henchmen.
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old Jia Sima Yi Xu You Cao Hong Jia Kui Xu Yuan's head San Chuan
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Traditional Chinese: 以誠同窗 Simplified Chinese: 以诚同窗 Pinyin: yǐ chéng tóng chuāng English: with honesty, as classmates
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Cao Cao and Xu You used to study together
Summary
Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang both ponder their next move to win the favor of their father. Their target is Cao Cao, if only the bait who is supposed to lie tells the truth.
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Highlights
Guo Jia trusts Sima Yi even more.
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Guo Tu Yuan Tan Tian De Shen Pei Yuan Shang Xiahou Yuan Xiahou Dun Guo Jia Cao Cao Xu You Sima Yi
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Traditional Chinese: 一箭三雕 Simplified Chinese: 一箭三雕 Pinyin: yī jiàn sān diāo English: one arrow for three eagles
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the eagles here refer to Yuan Tan, Yuan Shang, and Cao Cao
Summary
Yuan Tan, Yuan Shang and Cao Cao all converge upon Gushi, where Yuan Fang lies in wait to eliminate them all at once.
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Cao Cao wants to show off in front of Jia Xu
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Yang Qing Duan Jian Yuan Tan Xiahou Dun Gao Lan Yuan Shang Shen Pei Yuan Fang Zhang He Jia Xu Cao Cao
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Traditional Chinese: 兄弟內鬨 Simplified Chinese: 兄弟内哄 Pinyin: xiōng dì nèi hòng English: brothers fighting among themselves; uproar among brothers
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Yuan Tan fighting against Yuan Shang
Summary
Early bird Yuan Shang waits for the arrival of Cao Cao's troop, but Cao Cao's men are already there pitting one brother against the other.
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Highlights
Yuan Fang's subordinate openly disregard Yuan Shao's authority.
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Jiang Qi Yuan Shao Lü Xiang Yuan Shang Shen Pei Yuan Tan
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Traditional Chinese: 火燒故市 Simplified Chinese: 火烧故市 Pinyin: huǒ shāo gù shì English: burning Gushi
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With Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang distracted, Yuan Fang's troop proceed to take on Cao Cao's Redhare cavalry force.
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Is Cao Cao running into a trap?
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Gao Lan Zhang He Jiang Qi Cao Cao Yuan Fang
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Traditional Chinese: 火燒烏巢 Simplified Chinese: 火烧乌巢 Pinyin: huǒ shāo wū cháo English: burning Wuchao
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When his three sons all gather around his position, Yuan Shao finally understood the real target of the fire.
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Yuan Shao gladly welcome his own murder.
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Yuan Shao Lü Xiang Yuan Shang Yuan Tan Duan Jian Yang Qing
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Traditional Chinese: 潛夫考績 Simplified Chinese: 潜夫考绩 Pinyin: qián fū kǎo jì English: the recluse/lurker tests achievements
Relevancy
"Comments of a Recluse" is a text by philosopher Wang Fu. One of the chapters is titled something like "A Test of Achievements" (unofficial translation). Yuan Fang associates the content of that chapter with the scenario that is playing out before him.
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Summary
Yuan Fang is surprised to find Cao Cao and his men still fighting against impossible odds. What he failed to account for is a new addition to the enemy camp - a warrior who grew in strength and aspiration.
Highlights
Zhang Liao can now wield Guan Yu's weapon at ease.
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Yuan Fang Liu Hong Huang Hui Huangfu Ren Lin Zhen Zhang Liao
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Chapter 31 Chapter 49 Chapter 323 Chapter 326 Chapter 337 Chapter 339
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this reader comment connects chapter 31 and 36 with the current chapter, suggesting that Yuan Fang refers to Zhang Liao as the other person being tested, not Cao Cao according to this fan (original post), Zhang Liao is the "lurker" who is doing the testing
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Traditional Chinese: 兩陣交鋒 Simplified Chinese: 两阵交锋 Pinyin: liǎng zhèn jiāo fēng English: the clash of two formations
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Yuan Fang's Eight-Unit formation (including Army Record and Master Lao's) versus Cao Cao's Master Sun formtion
Summary
Yuan Fang searches - among waves of infantry, archers and cavalry - for the enemy commander-in-chief who has a deep grasp of Master [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunzi"|Sun]]'s Art of War.
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Highlights
Yuan Fang praises Cao Cao for his proper (and improved) use of Master Sun's Art of War, which he has previously dismissed.
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Gao Lan Zhang He Zhang Liao Yuan Fang Cao Cao
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Traditional Chinese: 以一擋百 Simplified Chinese: 以一挡百 Pinyin: yǐ yī dǎng bǎi English: pit one against a hundred
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Guo Jia boasts to fend off a large number of enemy using a smaller force.
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Cao Cao's men at Guandu are barely keeping the Yuan army at bay, fighting waves of direct confrontation as well as enemies led in by insiders. But the head generals are each holding their own, much to the delight of Guo Jia, who is planning to turn the tide.
Highlights
Xiahou Dun rages against ridicule.
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Xiahou Yuan Yue Yi Xiahou Dun Cao Hong Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 天子把心 Simplified Chinese: 天子把心 Pinyin: tiān zǐ bǎ xīn English: Heaven's son controls/grips the heart
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Liu Xie's decision will affect Cao Cao's war efforts
Summary
Persuaded by Xun Yu's determination, the emperor permits further elimination of Cao Cao's opposition.
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Xun Yu bets his own life on Cao Cao's loyalty to Imperial Han.
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Dong Wan Jin Yu Liu Xie Cao De Xun Yu Cao Ren
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Traditional Chinese: 一身是膽 Simplified Chinese: 一身是胆 Pinyin: yī shēn shì dǎn English: a body full of gall/guts; intrepid
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Zhang Liao fights like he knows no fear
Summary
One after another, Zhang Liao puts Yuan Fang's key commanders out of action.
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Highlights
Zhang Liao disarms Gao Lan.
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Zhang Liao Gao Lan Zhang He Xu Chu
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Chapter 341
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The Chinese title of the chapter is a praise commonly associated with Zhao Yun. Many fans felt they were mislead by the preview statements in the previous volume.
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Traditional Chinese: 雖敗猶勝 Simplified Chinese: 虽败犹胜 Pinyin: suī bài yóu shèng English: a loss that is still a victory
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Cao Cao manages to obtain one strategic win while losing a direct confrontation.
Summary
Yuan Fang's army fails its last attempt on Cao Cao's life during this campaign, but they still believe the victory leans in their favor. Unbeknownst to them all, a third fire is about to flip the outcome.
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Yuan Fang is caught off guard by the bad news.
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Yuan Fang Cao Cao Zhang Liao Zhang He Yang Qing
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Traditional Chinese: 袁紹何兆 Simplified Chinese: 袁绍何兆 Pinyin: yuán shào hé zhào English: Yuan Shao what omen
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Yuan Shao is seeing omens from his past and present.
Summary
Yuan Shao dreams of a imagined or past conversation with Zuo Ci, who prophesied Yuan Fang's
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rise to power. But when those who must die survive while the one who must live is in trouble, the ever-scheming hegemon finally crumbles.
Highlights
double wordplays on 红/red/favorable, 方/direction/place
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Zuo Ci Kong Cha's father Yuan Shao Jiang Yi Qu
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Traditional Chinese: 千日神兵 Simplified Chinese: 千日神兵 Pinyin: qiān rì shén bīng English: the surprise attack/weapon that laid in wait for a thousand days
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Yang Qing
Summary
Sima Yi plays with exacerbated Duan Jian, tricking the latter to carry lies back to the Yuan clan. Yuan Fang tries to remain calm in the sudden turning of the tide, but he may finally be getting a taste of his own medicine.
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Highlights
Yuan Fang is caught off guard completely.
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Duan Jian Sima Yi Yuan Fang Yang Qing
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Traditional Chinese: 艷陽高照 Simplified Chinese: 艳阳高照 Pinyin: yàn yáng gāo zhào English: the sun shines high
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as in, "the light at the end of the tunnel" refers back to Cao Cao's declaration at the end of chapter 120
Summary
Even without Cao Cao's presence, the Xiahou brothers and their comrades took the fight to the enemy encampments. The news of Yangwu's fire will be the key factor in stopping the Yuan army's
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overwhelming force.
Highlights
the Cao army successfully used Yuan army's ploy against them
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Xiahou Yuan Han Hao Yue Yi's head Lu Yuan Hao Xiahou Dun
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Traditional Chinese: 重新樹敵 Simplified Chinese: 重新树敌 Pinyin: chóng xīn shù dí English: restart making enemy; renewed hostility/antagonism
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Sima Yi against Guo Jia
Summary
Jia Xu is ready to stop losing on purpose and retaliate in force. Meanwhile Guo Jia feels threatened by Sima Yi's growing influence behind the scenes. The latter will, of course, not wait for the other shoe to drop.
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Jia Xu is making another military oath Sima Yi continues to "buy out" his competitors in the market place
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Guo Yuan Jia Xu Guo Jia Li Dian old Jia (Jia Kui's father) Sima Yi
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Traditional Chinese: 魔王完夢 Simplified Chinese: 魔王完梦 Pinyin: mó wáng wán mèng English: devil king final dream
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Yuan Fang as a mass murderer King Zhou as a bloody tyrant (near the end of his reign)
Summary
The past flashes before Yuan Fang's eyes as he bleeds to death at the bottom of a cliff. He misplaced his trust in someone who pretended to be a friend, but he never misplaced his love for a simpler life.
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Yuan Fang dies in the mirage of Xiao Cha Yang Qing turns out to be one of the infamous wise guys in later parts of Romance of Three Kingdoms
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Yuan Shao Sun Jian Yuan Fang Yang Xiu ghost of Xiao Cha
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Traditional Chinese: 二智爭功 Simplified Chinese: 二智争功 Pinyin: èr zhì zhēng gōng English: two wise(person) compete for credit
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Sima Yi and Yang Xiu
Summary
Yuan Fang's trusted captains orchestrate the killing of his opposition factions by abandoning those troops to Cao Cao's pursuing army. Cao Hong and Guo Jia discuss the top-achievers of this campaign, believing both to be a threat to their future.
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Zhang He and Gao Lan surrenders (off-panel)
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Jiang Qi Jiang Yi Qu Yue Jin Cao Cao Guo Jia Cao Hong
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Traditional Chinese: 推敲之王 Simplified Chinese: 推敲之王 Pinyin: tuī qiāo zhī wáng English: the king of deliberation
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Yang Xiu
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Both under house-arrest, Water Mirror joins an old acquaintance Tian Feng for a meal. However, it turns out to be their last meeting when one of Water Mirror's former students shows off his cleverness.
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Tian Feng, the so-called wisest man of Hebei, shares Xu Lin's fate Yang Xiu has low regard for his teacher
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Traditional Chinese: 一火泯仇 Simplified Chinese: 一火泯仇 Pinyin: yī huǒ mǐn chóu English: one fire destroys grudge
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the burning of letters between officials in Cao Cao's camp and Yuan Shao the burning of Yuan Fang's corpse
Summary
Cao Cao prevents a mutiny by burning all evidence of wrongdoing against him. At the same time, Xun Yu, Jia Xu and Guo Jia bid farewell to Yuan Fang with a lonely fire of their own, isolated from all
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colleagues they've ever known.
Highlights
Cao Cao is skilled at handwriting imitation Jia Xu's nonchalant attitude about dying before their time
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Xiahou Dun Xiahou Yuan Cao Cao Yue Jin Xun You Jia Xu Guo Jia Xun Yu Yuan Fang's body
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Traditional Chinese: 荊州圍龍 Simplified Chinese: 荊州围龙 Pinyin: jīng zhōu wéi lóng English: Jingzhou (province of Jing) circling dragon
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Zhuge Liang was awarded the title "Crouching Dragon" by his teacher
Summary
Liaoyuan Huo tracks down the Seventh Genius without regard for the latter's wish to remain free from the politics of hypocrisy and mass murder.
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Zhuge Liang utters his famous quote
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Liaoyuan Huo Zhou Cang Zhuge Liang
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Traditional Chinese: 一丘之貉 Simplified Chinese: 一丘之貉 Pinyin: yī qiū zhī hé English: one hill/mount's raccoon dog(s); "jackals of the same lair"
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Sima Yi and Yang Xiu
Summary
Cao Cao's army crossed the Yellow River to invade Yuan clan's territories. Sima Yi found himself pitying the pathetic state of the Yuan army, only to be denigrated by another upstart just like himself.
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Yang Xiu gives Sima Yi a very hard time, solidifying their animosity Yuan Shao gets manipulated to death
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Xiahou Yuan old Jia (Jia Kui's father) Sima Yi Yang Xiu Yuan Shao
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Traditional Chinese: 賞花之人 Simplified Chinese: 赏花之人 Pinyin: shǎng huā zhī rén English: flower watcher (connoisseur?)
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Yuan Fang loves camellia for which his first love Xiao Cha was named after
Summary
Yuan Fang's surviving confidants struggle to cover up his death, not realizing two grim reapers are waiting for them, appropriately, at a burial ground.
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Highlights
Zhang Fei and Pang De exchange blows, then each compares the other to another warrior they admire - pitting Zhang Fei against Ma Chao, and Pang De against Guan Yu
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Jiang Qi Duan Jian Zhang Fei Pang De
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Traditional Chinese: 驅虎滅狼 Simplified Chinese: 驱虎灭狼 Pinyin: qū hǔ miè láng English: rouse the tiger to destroy the wolf
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Guo Jia compares Guo Yuan to a tiger and Sima Yi to a wolf
Summary
Yuan Shao's ambitious sons plan to strike back at Cao Cao by gathering new troops and allies. Guo Jia discusses with his colleagues a strategy to use the external enemy against their internal threat.
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Jia Kui saves Sima Yi's entire private army from harm
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Pang Ji Yuan_Tan Cheng Yu Cao Hong Guo Jia Xu Ding Jia Kui
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Traditional Chinese: 拔刺在弦 Simplified Chinese: 拔刺在弦 Pinyin: bá cì zài xián English: pull thorn on bowstring
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Sima Yi and his minions are considered thorns at Cao Cao's side
Summary
As instructed by Guo Jia, Cao Cao's main force focuses on Yuan Shang while giving up the western front to Yuan clan's allies. It is not a total loss, however, when Cao Cao sees that Sima Yi has redoubled his efforts in order to redeem the "traitorous" action of his subordinate Jia Kui.
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Cao Cao subtly admits he's wielding a double-edged weapon
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Luanti Huchuquan Gao Gan Cao Ren Cao Cao old Jia Sima Yi Zhang Ji
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Traditional Chinese: 西涼開花 Simplified Chinese: 西凉开花 Pinyin: xī liáng kāi huā English: flowers bloom in Xiliang
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a wordplay on "blood flower" (which translates to "blood splatter", or "blood spray", or just "blood")
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Guo Yuan tricked his humanitarian uncle Zhong Yao through a series of surrender letters that were empty promises. The old commander is running out of patience and time to deal with this dishonorable nephew, so he's ready to give the kill order against a killing machine that is the God of War of Xiliang.
Highlights
Ma Chao killed all the front line (minor) generals in Zhong Yao's force.
Appearances
Guo_Yuan Zhong Yao Ma Chao
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*According to this thread, the misuse of the word 西域 throughout the chapter is a significant oversight either on Chen Mou's part, or on the editor's part. Historically speaking, 西域 ("western territories/domains/lands") and 西凉 (Xiliang, a specific geographic location within Han China's boundaries) do not mean the same thing. By being loose with the definition, both Lü Bu and Ma Chao got unwittingly transplanted to a different part of the East Asia continent. This oversight has been fixed in the book version
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Traditional Chinese: 野草不盡 Simplified Chinese: 野草不尽 Pinyin: yě cǎo bú jìn English: endless wild grass
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Guo Jia regards Sima Yi's minions as "weed"
Summary
The Sima clan, and indirectly his wife's Shan clan, are under intense scrutiny by Guo Jia. Is this the
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premise for Sima Yi's real defection, or merely fake drama to trick a trickster?
Highlights
Sima Yi the serial backstabber has a new victim
Appearances
Shan Wu Ling Jia Kui Guo Yuan Sima Yi Guo Jia Jia Xu
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One reader thinks that it's not out-of-left-field to call Jia Xu a "Torture Master" - since Jia Xu's oath brother was Li Ru, who used cruel torturing methods on Liaoyuan Huo back in Chapter 59.
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Traditional Chinese: 忠臣恨賊 Simplified Chinese: 忠臣恨贼 Pinyin: zhōng chén hèn zéi English: loyalists hate criminal
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Loyalist here refers to Ma Teng; the criminal refers to either Cao Cao or Yuan Shao, depending on interpretation
Summary
Cao Cao connects the dot with regard to Sima Yi's method of infiltration. But the scheme involves more than just fooling Guo Yuan; Ma Teng must be persuaded to change sides.
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Sima Yi fools everyone Ma Teng's people come to rescue Jia Kui
Appearances
Cao Cao Xun You Sima Yi Gao Gan Ma Teng Zhang Ji Jia Kui
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Traditional Chinese: 狹道真理 Simplified Chinese: 狭道真理 Pinyin: xiá dào zhēn lǐ English: narrow path truth
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the literal narrow path into the valley and the metaphorical sense of not losing one's direction
Summary
Guo Jia explains to the incredulous Xiahou Dun that a narrow valley passage is not enough to stop their progress. A total reform of the court will take place, whether the Loyalists are on board or not.
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Highlights
since the last time they met, Zhang Liao and Zhang He are now fighting shoulder to shoulder
Appearances
Xiahou Yuan Li Dian Xiahou Dun Guo Jia Guo Yuan Sima Yi Zhong Yao Zhang Liao Zhang He
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Traditional Chinese: 龍狼鴉蟲 Simplified Chinese: 龙狼鸦虫 Pinyin: lóng láng yā chóng English: dragon, wolf, crow and bug
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referring to Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi, Guo Jia and Ma Teng respectively
Summary
The tide turns on Guo Yuan when Ma Teng's warriors show up where they aren't supposed to be. Xiahou Dun is impressed by Guo Jia, who is impressed by Sima Yi for reading his mind.
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Highlights
Guo Yuan remains calm in the face of a killing machine Zhuge Liang "enters the scene"
Appearances
Guo Yuan Sima Yi Ma Chao Pang De Jia Kui Ma Teng Zhang Ji Xu Chu Han Hao Xiahou Dun Guo Jia Zhou Yu Pang Tong Zhuge Liang
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Traditional Chinese: 更大的刺 Simplified Chinese: 更大的刺 Pinyin: gèng dà de cì English: a bigger thorn
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the Ma clan
Summary
Sima Yi plays the long game by helping archenemies like Xu Ding and giving victory credits to influential warlords like Ma Teng - all of which is to keep Cao Cao off his back.
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Pang De takes Ma Chao's thunder
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Xu Ding Jia Kui Sima Yi Ma Chao Guo Yuan Pang De
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Traditional Chinese: 好詩好花 Simplified Chinese: 好诗好花 Pinyin: hǎo shī hǎo huā English: nice poem nice flower
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Cao Zhi and Yang Xiu use poems to discuss secret desires Xiao Cha and Lady Zhen are the metaphorical flowers
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Liaoyuan Huo and Zhang Fei carry on Seventh's mission to pit Liu Biao's sons against one another. Similarly, Sima Yi and Yang Xiu are also fighting for power through Cao Cao's ambitious sons.
Highlights
Cao Pi takes Lady Zhen as a gift from Sima Yi, or like a spoil of war Cao Zhi notices Yang Xiu's manipulation but plays along
Appearances
Zhang Fei Zhao Yun Cao Zhi Yang Xiu Cao Chun Cao Pi
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One fandom speculation believes the use of poetry here is a kind of code talk between Cao Zhi and Yang Xiu. They're aware that the walls have ears, and might purposely pretend to play the lusty literati, hoping to fool Cao Pi's faction into complacency. On the other hand, Cao Pi may be doing the same thing by pretending to play the lusty heir-apparent, all the while hoping Cao Zhi's faction will believe he's not scheming for power instead.
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Traditional Chinese: 好药好画 Simplified Chinese: 好藥好畫 Pinyin: hǎo yào hǎo huà English: good medicine good painting
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Hua Tuo's medical remedy and Zhang Fei's paintings
Summary
For the sake of humanity, Hua Tuo accepts the invitation to Jingzhou to treat the yearly endemic that plague the area. His guide takes him to visit Water Mirror, his mentor. It is then that he discovers the true motive behind the invitation.
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Seventh put his teacher under "house arrest."
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Hua Tuo Liao Hua Sima Hui
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Traditional Chinese: 送别英雄 Simplified Chinese: 送別英雄 Pinyin: sòng bié yīng xióng English: farewell to hero
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Yuan Shao could be a hero in Cao Cao's eyes
Summary
Cao Cao made toast to Yuan Shao at the latter's grave. He simultaneously shamed the Yuan clan, raised his own status, and honored his men for their loyalty and sacrifice. There have been so much death, and one more was looming.
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Highlights
Zhang Liao and Zhang He worked together on their mission to kill Yuan Tan.
Appearances
Yuan Shao (flash back) Cao Cao Luanti Huchuquan Xiahou Dun Xiahou Yuan Cao Hong Cao Ren Li Dian Xu Chu Han Hao Yue Jin Zhang He Yuan Tan's head Zhang Liao Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 送別挚友 Simplified Chinese: 送别挚友 Pinyin: sòng bié zhì yǒu English: farewell to close friend
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Sima Yi's spy bids farewell to their family friend Chen Deng
Summary
Jia Xu has to carry on Guo Jia's deployment orders because the latter's condition worsens due to lack of proper treatment. On another front, Chen Deng is also dying from a plague but would rather not have access to the miracle worker if it means the butcher of Xuzhou will die sooner.
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Chen Deng curses Guo Jia
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Jia Xu Tian Shou Wang Yan Jia Kui Chen Deng
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Traditional Chinese: 不敗梟雄 Simplified Chinese: 不败枭雄 Pinyin: bú bài xiāo xióng English: invincible anti-hero
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refers to Cao Cao
Summary
The Sun army's continuous invasion on Liu Biao's land and resources prompts Guo Jia to invest more into the navy. He assigns this vital task to Sima Yi, and prods the ambitious businessman to come clean regarding his hidden agenda for serving Cao Cao.
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Sima Yi snaps back at Guo Jia
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Gan Ning Sima Yi Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 不敗強計 Simplified Chinese: 不败强计 Pinyin: bú bài qiáng jì English: unbeatable strategy
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refers to Guo Jia's infiltration tactic into Sima clan's business network
Summary
Shan Wu Ling is anticipating a son as well as a slew of business spies sent by Guo Jia to cripple her husband's ability to fund a rebellion. As much as Cao Cao and Jia Xu are wary of Sima Yi, however, they respect Guo Jia's plan to keep the wolf as a good luck charm.
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Sima Yi anticipates sibling rivalry for his children and wants to nip it in the bud Jia Xu would rather get rid of Sima Yi but was asked not to
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Shan Wu Ling Jia Xu| Sima Yi Cao Cao Guo Jia
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Traditional Chinese: 慈鴉哀歌 Simplified Chinese: 慈鸦哀歌 Pinyin: cí yā āi gē English: elegy of/for the crow
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in Ravages, Guo Jia is linked to crows metaphorically and literally
Summary
Guo Jia struggles with his last breaths to deploy the military according to his master plan. No one could persuade him to rest, until Xun Yu gives him the permission to go. The terror of the crow is coming to an end, and Zhuge Liang's faction will ensure a decisive ending over the river.
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Xun Yu and Guo Jia reconciles their political differences Zhuge Liang predicts a showdown at Red Cliff
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Guo Jia Xun Yu| Cao Cao Jia Xu Xiahou Dun Zhou Yu Zhuge Liang Pang Tong
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Traditional Chinese: 弱將殘兵 Simplified Chinese: 弱将残兵 Pinyin: ruò jiàng cán bīng English: weak officers and crippled soldiers
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role reversed, the offending side ends up being the weak and crippled Liaoyuan Huo is a member of the Handicapped Warriors
Summary
While Huang Zu's forces in Jiangxia are dogged by Sun Quan's military harassment, Cao Cao's sleeper agents tried to seize defenseless territories in Jingzhou. But they're decisively crushed by a ragtag troop
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they deemed weak.
Highlights
the first appearance of Dilu horse
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Zhang Wu Chen Sun Dilu horse Zhang Fei Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 忠臣奸臣 Simplified Chinese: 忠臣奸臣 Pinyin: zhōng chén jiān chén English: loyal vassal treacherous vassal
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refers to Liu Bei and Cai Mao respectively
Summary
Liu Biao meets with Liu Bei in confidence, in the hope of preventing bloodshed among his sons. His wife's clan has other ideas, and is unafraid to put him in danger to achieve their goal.
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Dilu almost went to Liu Biao
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Liu Biao Liu Bei Cai Mao lady Cai Kuai Yue
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Traditional Chinese: 明道暗路 Simplified Chinese: 明道暗路 Pinyin: míng dào àn lù English: paths in the light and in the shade
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refers to Liu Bei leaving in broad day light and Cai Mao's secret plot to assassinate him
Summary
The Sixth Genius plots Gan Ning's defection; the Fifth Genius plots Huang Zu's end; while Liaoyuan Huo prepares to foil Cai Mao's assassination attempt on Liu Bei's life.
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Gan Ning's loyalty is tested
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Gan Ning Pang Tong Taishi Ci Zhou Yu Yi Ji Liu Bei Cai Mao Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 馬躍檀溪 Simplified Chinese: 马跃檀溪 Pinyin: mǎ yuè tán xī English: horse leaps over river Tan
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Most of Jingzhou's Literati still needed further persuasion to support Liu Bei. In response, a friend of Zhuge Liang gives them a front row view of Cai Mao chasing Liu Bei off a cliff.
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Xu Shu is not one of the Eight Geniuses, but still very clever
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Xu Shu Liu Bei Cai Mao Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 氣吞江夏 Simplified Chinese: 气吞江夏 Pinyin: qì tūn jiāng xià English: engulfing Jiangxia in rage
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the enmity between Huang Zu and the Sun clan culminates over this conquest
Summary
Huang Zu takes his final stand against a wave of Sun clan's new generation of warriors. He admits defeat and charges to his death.
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Huang Zu finally fights like a warrior
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Huang Zu Lü Meng Chen Jiu Ling Tong Gan Ning
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Traditional Chinese: 老狐深謀 Simplified Chinese: 老狐深谋 Pinyin: lǎo hú shēn móu English: the old fox with intricate schemes
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fox in literature is usually a symbol of cunning/deception, here it refers to Liu Bei
Summary
Cai Mao plays his usual political game and gets away unscathed. But he is not the last one to laugh when his opposing faction escapes his range of influence and gains the majority of the military power to boot.
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Cai Mao knows how to play the victim
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Zhang Yun Cai Mao Liu Biao lady Cai Sun Qian Yi Ji He Fu Gao Fang Chen Ying Liu Bei Liu Qi
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Traditional Chinese: 鳳蕭聲動 Simplified Chinese: 凤萧声动 Pinyin: fèng xiāo shēn dòng English: the phoenix flute sounds
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phoenix here refers to Sima Yi
Summary
The long term plan left by Guo Jia was to use Jingzhou as a stepping stone to the southeastern territories. This is a stage for Sima Yi, but will his trusted subordinate do his bidding from inside the enemy camp? That question still haunts Liu Bei's faction.
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Sima Yi has a powerful backing that scares Jia Xu
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Zhang Liao Sima Yi Jia Xu Liaoyuan Huo Xu Shu
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Traditional Chinese: 龍鼓震天 Simplified Chinese: 龙鼓震天 Pinyin: lóng gǔ zhèn tiān English: the dragon drum's roll shakes the heavens
Relevancy
dragon refers to Zhuge Liang
Summary
The seventh genius bides time until the conspirators finally remove the old lord of Jingzhou. Liu Bei came away from each of his three visitations a strategic move for the grand scheme. Today, however, he shall come away with a new advisor.
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the three visitation are secret strategy lessons in disguise
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Zhuge Liang Liu Bei Guan Yu Zhang Fei Xiahou Dun
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Traditional Chinese: 在後黃雀 Simplified Chinese: 在后黄雀 Pinyin: zài hòu huáng què English: the Golden Oriole from behind
Relevancy refers to Xiahou Dun (taking over Jingzhou) in this case
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Cai Mao's faction welcomes Xiahou Dun to Jingzhou, while Cao Cao's main army encroaches on Liu Bei 's base in Xinye.
Highlights
Cao Cao's top generals are almost all here the infamous Qinggang sword makes its debut
Appearances
Cai Mao Liu Cong Xiahou Dun Xiahou En Liu Xiu Cao Ren Zhang He Yu Jin Han Hao Cao Chun Li Dian Xiahou Yuan Xun You Cao Cao Cao Hong Zhang Liao Yue Jin Xu Huang
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Traditional Chinese: 曹軍南下 Simplified Chinese: 曹军南下 Pinyin: cáo jūn nán xià English: the Cao army advances southward
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With Zhuge Liang's guidance, Liu Bei's faction plans the retreating route to escort the Jingzhou refugees with their troops. Their allies along the river would keep Jia Xu's fleet in check.
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if Zhuge Liang was not present, Liu Bei might not be confident enough to take the refugees Jia Xu will face off Zhou Yu
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Jian Yong Sun Qian Mi Zhu Zhang Fei Liu Bei Zhuge Liang Cao Cao Xun You Xu Shu Liao Hua Taishi Ci Zhou Yu Jia Xu
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Traditional Chinese: 無敵水師 Simplified Chinese: 无敌水师 Pinyin: wú dí shuǐ shī English: invincible navy
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refers to Zhou Yu's navy
Summary
Liu Bei supporters flees Xiangyang to join the refugee migration, but both sides know there are sleeper agents among the crowd. Over the waters, Zhou Yu takes the wind out of Jia Xu's sail.
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Zhou Yu shows off his marine warfare skills
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Guan Yu Cai Mao Kuai Yue Zhang Fei Yi Ji Jia Xu Zhou Yu
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Traditional Chinese: 笨人亮路 Simplified Chinese: 笨人亮路 Pinyin: bèn rén liàng lù English: foolish/stupid man's bright path
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refers to the common man
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Liu Da pesters Liaoyuan Huo to give up the old plan and aim for a shortcut to win favor for the Sima clan. Liaoyuan Huo hesitates, then finds inspiration in the simple ideal of a commoner.
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first appearance of A-Dou
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Liaoyuan Huo Liu Da lady Mi Liu Shan lady Gan
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Traditional Chinese: 智者暗路 Simplified Chinese: 智者暗路 Pinyin: zhì zhě àn lù English: wise man's dark path
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may refer to Liu Bei's path
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Zhuge Liang's friend hinders the enemy over land while his senior classmate stalls the enemy over water. But he worries about a lone warrior who may be persuaded to stab them in the back.
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Liaoyuan Huo symbolically severs his tie to the Handicapped Warriors
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Cao Ren Cao Hong Liao Hua Xu Shu Jia Xu Zhou Yu Zhuge Liang Liu Bei Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 黃金之路 Simplified Chinese: 黄金之路 Pinyin: huáng jīn zhī lù English: path of gold
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favoring the Sima clan or Cao Cao will lead to wealth
Summary
As the Cao army begins to strike Liu Bei's troop from within and without, Liu Da also moves in to kidnap Liu Bei's wives for leverage. Unfortunately, his protege decides not to play along anymore.
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Liaoyuan Huo turns on his first employer
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Mi Fang Liu Da lady Mi lady Gan Liu Shan Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 血不白流 Simplified Chinese: 血不白流 Pinyin: xuě bù bái liú English: never waste blood
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no sacrifice in vain
Summary
Liaoyuan Huo saves Liu Bei's son from Liu Da's clutches and solemnly swears to be loyal to Liu Bei.
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Liaoyuan Huo gives Liu Da a taste of his own ruthless medicine
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Cao Chun Xun You Cao Cao Liuyuan_Huo Liu Da Lady Mi Liu Shan
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Traditional Chinese: 公子哭了 Simplified Chinese: 公子哭了 Pinyin: gōng zǐ kū le English: young master cries
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refers to Liu Shan literally but hints at Sima Yi
Summary
The massive enemy encirclement tightens around him, but Liaoyuan Huo is only stirred by the sight of his former master and friend, who will no longer side with him in this life time.
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Cao Cao will spare no effort to take down Zhao Yun Liaoyuan Huo symbolically bids farewell to Sima Yi
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Xiahou En Cao Cao Liaoyuan Huo Liu Shan Yue Jin Xu Huang Cao Ren Cao Hong Li Dian Yu Jin Xiahou Yuan Han Hao Sima Yi
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Traditional Chinese: 強陣重臨 Simplified Chinese: 强阵重临 Pinyin: qiáng zhèn chóng lín English: return of a powerful formation
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The Eight-Unit Formation used during the battle of Guandu by Yuan Fang has now been adapted by Guo Jia and used by Cao Cao's army
Summary
Liu Bei's men are uncertain of Zhao Yun's loyalty, but Liu Bei has faith in the man that has never cowered from a powerful enemy. Zhao Yun proves his judgment correct as he fights his way through the
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new and improved Eight-Unit Formation by the Cao army.
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Guo Jia adapted Yuan Fang's Eight-Unit Formation like Lü Bu, Zhao Yun could withstand the combined assault of eight of Cao Cao's top generals
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Mi Zhu Liu Bei Zhang Fei Cao Hong Zhao_Yun Liu Shan Cao Ren Xiahou Yuan Xu Huang Yu Jin Han Hao Yue Jin Li Dian Xiahou En Cao Cao
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Traditional Chinese: 奇謀買賣 Simplified Chinese: 奇谋买卖 Pinyin: qí móu mǎi mài English: a (business) deal of ingenious strategy
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Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi made a tacit (?) deal of give-and-take on the battlefield Zhuge Liang and Zhou Yu made a deal too
Summary
Liu Da laments that an easy victory was impossible now that his assassin pupil defected. But Sima Yi is playing a long game that requires more finesse. The Geniuses agree, and will play along with each other
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to serve their own ends.
Highlights
Sima Yi saves his family by getting on Cao Pi's good side Zhuge Liang gets rid of a burden that Zhou Yu will take
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Liu Da Jia Kui Cao Pi Jia Xu Taishi Ci Zhuge Liang Zhou Yu
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Traditional Chinese: 仿佛所以 Simplified Chinese: 仿佛所以 Pinyin: fǎng fú suó yǐ English: as if, therefore
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part of dialog motif in this chapter
Summary
Surrounded by Cao Cao's forces, Liaoyuan Huo struggles alone physically and psychologically. The barrage of cold steel personifies the weight of his guilt as he rationalizes his action to defect to Liu Bei's camp, for good.
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Liaoyuan Huo establishes his image as Zhao Yun, the most powerful "God of War" since Lü Bu.
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Zhao_Yun Xiahou Yuan Cao Ren Cao Hong Liu Shan Yue Jin memory of Xiao Meng
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Traditional Chinese: 公子不哭 Simplified Chinese: 公子不哭 Pinyin: gōng zǐ bù kū English: young master doesn't cry
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baby Liu Shan stopped crying
Summary
Liaoyuan Huo checks on the baby he's protecting, relieved to find him still able to cry. Liaoyuan Huo manages to use the enemy's carelessness against them and gain the upper hand- until he notices that the baby is silenced by the aura of someone in their way.
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Liaoyuan Huo pries Qinggang sword from Xiahou En the second use of "even mentioning Zhang Liao will scare a child into silence" legend (the first time was with Niu Fu's son, in chapter 78)
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Xu Huang Yue Jin Liaoyuan Huo Liu Shan Cao Ren Cao Hong Li Dian Xiahou Yuan Xiahou En Yu Jin Han Hao Zhang Liao
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Traditional Chinese: 大路坦蕩 Simplified Chinese: 大路坦荡 Pinyin: dà lù tǎn dàng English: the broad road is magnanimous
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Sima Yi was granted carte blanche authority to resolve the infighting between Cao Cao's sons
Summary
On the political side of things, Cao Cao gives Sima Yi the go-ahead to pick one of the Cao princelings to succeed himself. On the battle front, Liaoyuan Huo is almost struck down before Zhang Fei comes to his rescue.
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Cao Cao makes Sima Yi "hate to love" him Zhang Fei knocks Zhang Liao down a peg, and off the bridge too
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Cao Cao Sima Yi Jia Kui Cao Ren Xiahou Yuan Liaoyuan Huo Zhang Liao Zhang Fei
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Traditional Chinese: 不戰屈人 Simplified Chinese: 不战屈人 Pinyin: bú zhàn qū rén English: subdue the enemy without fighting
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Cao Cao (with help from the late Guo Jia) defeats Liu Bei through military intimidation Zhang Fei single/highhandedly stalled the enemy's advancement
Summary
Liu Bei takes the hint that Cao Cao's army will use its size advantage to launch an "Eight Trigram Formation" to annihilate his forces. So he must lead everyone to safety, and his third brother will stall the
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pursuing enemy through brain and brawn.
Highlights
Zhang Fei can take dares as well as give them
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Mi Zhu Liu Bei Zhang Liao Yue Jin Cao Cao Xiahou Yuan Xu Huang Cao Ren Han Hao Cao Hong Li Dian Zhang Fei
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Traditional Chinese: 一得一失 Simplified Chinese: 一得一失 Pinyin: yī dé yī shī English: a gain and a loss
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Sima Yi lost Liaoyuan Huo to Liu Bei's camp, but he took Xu Shu away in response
Summary
Liaoyuan Huo is moved when Liu Bei values his life over that of his own son. Sima Yi realizes that he has lost his childhood friend to the opposition, so he proceeds to replace him with another talented man from the enemy camp.
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classic wordplay on the courtesy name "Zi Long" (lost in translation, but if you care, it's "son dragon" that could fit into a phrase "expect son to become dragon") Liu Bei throwing his son may or may not be a sincere gesture, or so says one of the conspiracy theories of today
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Liaoyuan Huo Liaoyuan Huo's father in memory Liu Bei Mi Zhu Sima Yi Xu Shu's mother
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Traditional Chinese: 詩畫雙絕 Simplified Chinese: 诗画双绝 Pinyin: shī huà shuāng jué English: Virtuoso of Art And Poetry
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Zhang Fei the artist
Summary
Zhang Fei slows Cao Cao's pursuit of Liu Bei's group using direct threats and the potential to burn his land force over the flat terrain.
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Zhang Liao saves Cao Cao's life Zhang Fei buys two days for Liu Bei's retreat
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Xiahou Yuan Zhang Fei Cao Hong Cao Cao Li Dian Han Hao Cao Ren Zhang Liao Yu Jin Guan Yu Xu Huang Yue Jin
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Traditional Chinese: 輔助軍師 Simplified Chinese: 辅助军师 Pinyin: fǔ zhù jūn shī English: Supporting Military Advisor
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refers to Lu Su for Liu Bei may also refers to Zhuge Liang for Zhou Yu
Summary
Zhuge Liang insisted on going to the southeast with Zhou Yu. In his absence, he requested a military advisor from Sun Quan to help Liu Bei.
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Zhuge Liang may or may not have purposely toyed with Sun Quan's feeling by saying one of Sun Ce's catchphrases
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Zhu Zhi Zhang Zhao Zhuge Liang Zhou Yu Sun Quan Cao Cao Xiahou Yuan Cao Ren Cao Hong Yu Jin Li Dian Liao Hua Liu Bei Lu Su
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Traditional Chinese: 樓上樓下 Simplified Chinese: 楼上楼下 Pinyin: lóu shàng lóu xià English: Upstairs, Downstairs
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the pro-war faction schemes upstairs, while the anti-war faction conspires downstairs
Summary
Zhou Yu and Zhang Zhao colluded to lure out Cao Cao's insiders in the southeast. Zhou Yu will openly oppose the anti-war camp while Zhang Zhao will pretend to be anti-war. Zhuge Liang believes Zhou Yu will use him in the grand scheme of things, but he plays along as if he has something to gain as well.
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Zhang Zhao is only pretending when he leads the anti-war faction
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Xiahou Dun Han Dang Cheng Pu Zhu Zhi Zhang Zhao Zhuge Liang Taishi Ci Zhou Yu
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Traditional Chinese: 千言軟交 Simplified Chinese: 千言软交 Pinyin: qiān yán ruǎn jiāo English: Soft Blows of Chatter
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the debate between Zhuge Liang and the anti-war factions of the southeast
Summary
Lu Su talks war but hints at a political marriage- but unfortunately for Sun Shu, no one cares who she really wants to wed. As for Zhuge Liang, he has to play the supporting cast for a pair of wordsmiths, until the spotlight is turned on him when his older brother joins in the ploy to recruit him.
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Sun Shu corners Liaoyuan Huo Zhou Yu wants Zhuge Liang to join the Sun clan
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Lu Su Liu Qi Liu Bei Liaoyuan Huo Sun Shu Zhang Fei Lu Xun Lü Meng Sun Quan Bu Zhi Yu Fan Zhuge Liang Taishi Ci Zhou Yu Zhuge Jin
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Traditional Chinese: 寡言硬攻 Simplified Chinese: 寡言硬攻 Pinyin: guǎ yán yìng gōng English: Hard Hitting While Reserved
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Gan Ning and Zhou Tai are all business and no chit-chat
Summary
Gan Ning and Zhou Tai fend off Cai Mao's fleet to delay Cao Cao's full scale naval invasion of the southeast.
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Gan Ning feels righteous compared to Cai Mao when it comes to defection
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Cai Mao Gan Ning Cai Xun Zhou Tai
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Traditional Chinese: 終極舌戰 Simplified Chinese: 终极舌战 Pinyin: zhōng jí shé zhàn English: ultimate debate
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Zhuge Liang tries to persuade Pang Tong to join him
Summary
Sun Quan is amused by the failure of his top debaters to recruit the Crouching Dragon, but he is confident in Zhou Yu to turn the tide regardless. While they move ahead with their plan B, the Crouching Dragon visits the Fledgling Phoenix in the same hope of recruiting his help.
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Zhuge Liang's infamous Debate gets a second interpretation as one against/with Pang Tong
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Sun Quan Zhang Zhao Bu Zhi Yu Fan Zhuge Jin Zhou Yu Zhuge Liang Pang Tong
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Traditional Chinese: 禍福之階 Simplified Chinese: 禍福之階 Pinyin: huò fú zhī jiē English: the step between misfortune and fortune
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Sima Yi used a woman to win favor with the Cao family Xu Shu is forced to join Cao Cao's camp, but he's glad he has Sima Yi's backing Sun Shu was used in a political marriage and loses her chance for happiness
Summary
The Sun clan spreads rumor to villainize Cao Cao, but he brushes it off with the help of Sima Yi. Despite
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knowing her fate as a sacrificial pawn in the political marriage, Sun Shu tries in vain to win Liaoyuan Huo's heart.
Highlights
Xu Shu learns Sima Yi's intention for his position in Cao Cao's camp Sun Shu is so desperate to have her feelings reciprocated
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Cao Ren Cao Hong Xiahou Yuan Jiang Gan Sima Yi Cao Cao Xun You Jia Kui Xu Shu Sun Shu Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 第一軍師 Simplified Chinese: 第一军师 Pinyin: dì yī jūn shī English: number one military advisor
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refers to Kan Ze
Summary
Kan Ze of the southeast pretended to be a disgruntled military advisor long before the campaign and is now targeted by Jia Xu's insider to defect.
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Kan Ze fools Jia Xu
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Kan Ze Cai Mao Xiahou Dun Zhang Yun Xun You Jia Xu
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Traditional Chinese: 殺人者 Simplified Chinese: 杀人者 Pinyin: shā rén zhě English: murderer
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a speculation on the death of Niu Fu
Summary
The war between Niu Fu and Lü Bu's faction is at a standstill. To the chagrin of his men, Niu Fu is seemingly not taking more drastic actions. And before he could make a move, his life is cut short by a traitor.
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The infamous legend of Zhang Liao (that even infants feared his name) is cleverly squeezed in Niu Fu's most touching moment with his wife is even more significant by the end of this volume.
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Li Jue Guo Si Zhang Liao Lü Bu Niu Fu Hu Chi Er
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Traditional Chinese: 自殺者 Simplified Chinese: 自杀者 Pinyin: zì shā zhě English: one who kills himself
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what really happened to Niu Fu (in the context of Ravages)
Summary
The death of Niu Fu caused a near disintegration of his entire army. But when Lü Bu's army pursues the retreat into a dangerous terrain, he realizes the deadly truth behind Niu Fu's assassination.
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Niu Fu's courage allows Jia Xu a nearly perfect victory.
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Guo Si Lü Bu Hu Chi Er Jia Xu Niu Fu's wife Niu Fu (flashback)
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Traditional Chinese: 改朝換代 Simplified Chinese: 改朝换代 Pinyin: gǎi cháo huàn dài English: changing dynasties, shifting era
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the changing ruling power in the government the changing of an era of the elite warriors (Lü Bu's generation versus Ma Chao's generation)
Summary
The remnant forces of the deceased Niu Fu storm the Imperial Palace while Lü Bu fends off the ambush, but not without the help of a hotshot young warrior named Ma Chao.
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Ma Chao flaunts his fighting prowess in front of Lü Bu
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Wang Yun Zhang Liao Shi Sun Rui Lü Bu Ma Chao
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Traditional Chinese: 黑暗大義 Simplified Chinese: 黑暗大义 Pinyin: hēi àn dà yì English: dark righteousness
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the philosophy akin to "bomb a village to save it"
Summary
Li Jue's faction regains Changan, but instead of a truce between the Generals and the Advisor, they're each plotting to do away with the other. Jia Xu is quick to plan his exit, but not before goading one of his like-minded classmates to join the power struggle. Their common enemy, in the meantime, schemes to
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establish his new base of operation in Liangzhou. Ma Chao unwittingly goes along with his suggestions.
Highlights
Hua Tuo is actively on the side of a potential mass murderer
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Wang Yun Li Jue Guo Si Zhang Ji Jia Xu Fourth Hua Tuo Dong Yue Ma Chao Lü Bu Zhang Liao
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Traditional Chinese: 狠咬死穴 Simplified Chinese: 狠咬死穴 Pinyin: hěn yǎo sǐ xué English: bite hard on weak point
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comparing political struggle to war fighting metaphorically, beef tendon has more to chew on than plain noodle
Summary
Li Jue's gang of four threatens the stability of the Imperial court and is eager to take on oppositions such as Ma Teng. But they have overestimated themselves.
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Jia Xu pushes Fourth's buttons Ma Chao mows down two commanders in one strike
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Liu Xie Li Jue Guo Si Jia Xu Fourth Wang Fang Li Meng Han Sui Ma Teng Ma Chao
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Traditional Chinese: 再會英雄 Simplified Chinese: 再会英雄 Pinyin: zài huì yīng xióng English: See You Again, Hero; Farewell, Hero; Meeting the Hero Again
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meeting "heroes" like Ma Teng, Ma Chao, or Lü Bu again bid farewell to a hero like Dong Yue
Summary
Li Jue is too afraid to fight the Ma clan head on. Jia Xu takes the opportunity to persuade the enemy forces to rush back to protect their military base from being stolen by Lü Bu. At the same time in
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Liangzhou, Lü Bu falls prey to Jia Xu's infamous tactic again.
Highlights
the second demonstration of Jia Xu's "master-sacrifice" tactic, and Lü Bu falls for it again
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Li Jue Ma Teng Ma Chao Jia Xu Lü Bu Zhang Liao Dong Yue
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Traditional Chinese: 馬到功成 Simplified Chinese: 马到功成 Pinyin: mǎ dào gōng chéng English: Galloping To Success
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see Word Play
Summary
Jia Xu's friendly ultimatum convinces Ma Teng to withdraw, and the father stops his brainless son from killing the strategist needlessly. Ma Teng has predicted ill-fate amongst Dong Zhuo's gang of four, and sure enough, after Li Jue forcefully expelled Jia Xu, he eliminates his comrade Fan Chou for more
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military power. On another front, Lü Bu gives up on Liangzhou as he narrowly avoids death. In a bittersweet manner, he reassures his men that he knows what Jia Xu is trying to do.
Highlights
Ma Teng calls his own son a "brainless boy," confirming that Ma Chao is one of the few warriors in this story who uses his muscle more than his brain. Jia Xu escapes death again when Li Jue fails to kill him in one shot. The Fourth Genius lives!
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Jia Xu Ma Teng Ma Chao Li Jue Guo Jia Zhang Liao Pang De Lü Bu Fan Chou Guo Si Zhang Ji
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Traditional Chinese: 決義徐州 Simplified Chinese: 决义徐州 Pinyin: English: decision on Xuzhou
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Cao Cao ponders on his potential military target
Summary
Cao Cao mulls over his plan to expand his military influence. With the Fourth now part of his advising team, he is becoming more determined and convinced to do right by doing wrong. But his target Xuzhou has ties to the Sima clan.
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Guo Jia is metaphorically and literally associated with crows one of the classic wordplays in this series
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Cao Cao Xiahou Dun Guo Jia Liaoyuan Huo Xiao Meng
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Traditional Chinese: 天時地利人和 Simplified Chinese: 天时地利人和 Pinyin: tiān shí dì lì rén hé English: right timing right place right people; timeliness, productivity, unity
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three aspects to consider for the war situation at Xuzhou
Summary
Convinced that cruelty is the only way, Guo Jia orchestrates a heinous but efficient campaign against the cities of Xuzhou. Liu Bei is persuaded to take a stand against Cao Cao's unjustified invasion.
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Guo Jia exaggerates the death count (for either merciful or selfish reasons) Liaoyuan Huo helps Liu Bei obtain legitimacy as an "Imperial Uncle"
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Guo Jia Jia Xu Zhang Fei Liu Bei Guan Yu Mi Zhu Liaoyuan Huo
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Traditional Chinese: 出山良敵 Simplified Chinese: 出山良敌 Pinyin: chū shān liáng dí English: a worthy opponent after entering the scene
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Guo Jia's debut worthy opponent being Liaoyuan Huo
Summary
Cao Cao's forces under Xiahou Dun's command is besieging Tanxian. The hope of a quick victory is dashed when the leader of the defensive army proves to be more capable than expected. Guo Jia gladly
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takes up the challenge.
Highlights
Liaoyuan Huo pushing back the first wave of siege through strategic attacks
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Xiahou Dun Tian Sheng Chen Deng Liaoyuan Huo Guo Jia
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syndication Apple Daily (first published in this newspaper, March of 2006) volume 33 (20 pages)
Chapter Title
Traditional Chinese: 殘兵之首劉大 Simplified Chinese: 残兵之首刘大 Pinyin: cán bīng zhī shǒu liú dà English: Liu Da, Leader of the Handicapped Warriors
Summary
Liu Da, acting alone, assassinated the leader of the local Yellow Turban rebels to relieve the Sima clan (and a few others) of their forced contribution to the war effort. He was then hired as an independent contractor for the clan.
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Liu Da gave up an eye to infiltrate the enemy camp
Appearances
Liu Da Peng Tuo First Uncle Third Uncle Fourth Uncle Sima Yi
Associations
Chapter 123 Chapter 264 Chapter 267
Tidbit
When it was first published in Apple Daily (March, 2006), there was no mentioning of "the Immortal", but after its inclusion into volume 33 (December, 2008), the dialog edit would appear logical (though a bit awkward).
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syndication Apple Daily (first published in this newspaper, March of 2006) volume 33 (26 pages)
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Traditional Chinese: 殘兵之首燎原火 Simplified Chinese: 残兵之首燎原火 Pinyin: cán bīng zhī shǒu liáo yuán huǒ English: Liaoyuan Huo, Leader of the Handicapped Warriors
Summary
Liu Da uses a bun to buy the help of a beggar boy, who turns out to have a talent for the killing business. Liu Da names the boy Liaoyuan Huo, and eventually leaves him with the Sima clan while he short-sightly pursues his dream job in the government - a dead end career once the government is toppled.
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Liu Da did not intend for the boy to live, let alone recruit him. Liaoyuan Huo is the sixth leader of the Handicapped Warriors
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nameless boy Liu Da Sima Yi
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Chapter 2 Sidestory Chapter 1 Chapter 264
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Cheng Pu
Significance
Cheng Pu is a general who serves Sun Ce.
Character Development
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Cheng Yu Cheng Yu
Significance
Cheng Yu is a military advisor serving under Cao Cao. Guo Jia entrusts most internal affairs to him.
Character Development
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Chen Deng
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Chen Deng is the spokesperson of Xuzhou's Chen clan who is one of Sima clan's business allies. He was the defense commander during the siege of Xuzhou, and he welcomed Liaoyuan Huo's help without checking with Sima Yi. For the survival of Xuzhou, Chen Deng first supports Liu Bei, then submits to Cao Cao.
Character Development
Chen Deng is a soft-spoken man who would rather deal with business than politics, or warfare for that matter. Perhaps out of faith in the man's ingenuity, Chen Deng is surprisingly loyal to Sima Yi. He followed the latter through political hellfire, changing allegiance twice for the survival of his and Sima Yi's faction. He is not without a sense of justice, however, and one of his last words was a confession of a long-held grudge toward Guo Jia for the massacre of Xuzhou.
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Volume 11 (first appears in Chapter 87) Volume 12 Volume 13 Volume 20 Volume 22 Volume 32 Volume 38 Volume 46 (dies offpage in Chapter 369, confirmed in Chapter 371)
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Chen Gong
Significance
Chen Gong was an advisor of Xuzhou's governor Tao Qian until the crisis at Xuzhou drove him to jump ship. He then served Lü Bu until their final defeat. While alive, Chen Gong provided the brains so the "God of War" can focus on fighting on the battlefield. He is highly respected by his enemies and contemporaries.
Character Development
Chen Gong does not have much faith in Tao Qian's ability to defend Xuzhou against Cao Cao. So when he sought military aid, he targeted an equally ambitious and bloodthirsty warlord. Paradoxically, he keeps his loyalty and righteousness ideals close to heart but demands none from others. This is how after his first desertion, Chen Gong followed the Machiavellian Lü Bu to the bitter end. Perhaps he did it out of spite for what he considered as the greater of two evils.
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Volume 11 (first appears in Chapter 89) Volume 12 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 19 Volume 20 Volume 22 Volume 23 Volume 24 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 29 Volume 32 (dies in Chapter 258)
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Redirect to Chen_Mou
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Penname
Traditional Chinese: 陳某 Simplified Chinese: 陈某 Pinyin: chén mǒu
某 means "some(body)"
Profession
Chen Mou was previously working in the commercial design industry.
Productions
不是人 (Unhuman) 充神榜 火凤燎原 The( Ravages of Time) 火凤燎原外传 (RoT sidestories)
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Chen Mou likes to keep a low profile. "I really don't want to be famous. From my perspective, I enjoy the comfort of being able to create privately. I don't want to be photographed and be recognized by other people. I'll feel uncomfortable."
Artists He Admires
Ma Rong Cheng (Ma Wing Shing) Zheng Wen (Chen Uen) Satoshi Kon Katsuya Terada Katsuhiro Otomo Dave McKean
Reference
陈某是谁?
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Traditional Chinese: 黑暗大義 Simplified Chinese: 黑暗大义 Pinyin: hēi àn dà yì English: Darkness Principle; Darkness Ideology; Negative Utilitarianism; Greater Good/Righteousness through Sinister Means
Overview
Darkness always follows the light of day. And darkness always preceeds the light of dawn.
The "Darkness Principle" was first mentioned in chapter 81 (of the same name) by Jia Xu (who has technically already hinted at the idea by the end of chapter 75). The discussion took place between him and an underclassman Guo Jia, who very much agrees with the necessity to cleanse the world of evil before the masses can be saved. They have high hopes in Xun Yu to nurture the wounded country back to health, but before then, there must be villains who are willing to do the abominable things.
It will get worse before it gets better. There will be light, at the end of the tunnel.
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Believers
Dong Zhuo (see chapter 8) Jia Xu (see chapter 81, 86) Guo Jia (see chapter 81, 86) Cao Cao (see chapter 85, 154, 157) Hua Tuo (see chapter 81) Lü Bu (see chapter 84) Sima Yi (see chapter 118) Sun Ce Pang Tong?
Dissenters
Xun Yu (see chapter 155) Liu Bei (see chapter 102? 183?) Liaoyuan Huo (see chapter 85, 125) Zhang Fei (see chapter 32, 86, 175, 182)
Examples
Dong Zhuo's belief in total reform/revolution (see chapter 8, 34) Jia Xu's belief in removing all the selfish-warlords and teaching people about peace by putting them through war (see chapter 81) Guo Jia's intimidation strategy during the Xuzhou campaign (see chapter 86)
See also Darkness Tactics
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Traditional Chinese: 黑暗兵法 Simplified Chinese: 黑暗兵法 Pinyin: hēi àn bīng fǎ English: Darkness Tactic(s); Darkness Strategies/Strategem, Dark arts of war
Overview
The Dark Arts of War may refer to unconventionally cruel and inhumane methods that may achieve the desired result efficiently (faster, less cost), Machiavellian style. It is the manifestation of the so-called Darkness Principle.
Examples
Jia Xu's "master gives his head" (see chapter 79, 83) Guo Jia's "annihiliate/slaughter one city, frighten ten into submission" (see chapter 85, 86) Cao Cao's obscure misdirection/training/coverup tactic at the battle of Puyang (see chapter 120) Sun Ce's exploitation of his loyal subordinate Ling Cao (see chapter 139, 171)
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Dian Wei
Significance
Once an assassin under the command of Lao Da, Dian Wei fully embraces the Principle of Assassins: Sacrifice Oneself For the Kill. He is also fiercely loyal to his new lord Cao Cao, who would consequently put his life in his hands. Dian Wei's fearlessness makes him a great path breaker. He is often seen riding straight into enemy forces, and he single-handedly killed Tao Qian during the Xuzhou campaign. Some of Dian Wei's main contribution to the Cao camp are his scouting missions at Xuzhou, his defense at Puyang , and holding back the enemy forces outside of Luyang.
Character Development
There is not much to Dian Wei's character other than his unwavering loyalty to his lord. He fights like a madman, and often prides himself as one on the battlefield. Even the God of War had a taste of his madness and nearly died by his hands. Unlike Liaoyuan Huo, Dian Wei can feel pain; but they are equally difficult to take down, especially when facing each other.
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Volume 12 (first appears in Chapter 95) Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 19 Volume 23 (dies in Chapter 190)
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a fan nickname: The Terminator
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Dong Cheng
Significance
Dong Cheng belongs to the conservative/royalist faction in the Imperial court. He envies what Cao Cao is able to do - to use power to keep the corrupt officials from dominating the government. But he soon believes Cao Cao will become just as corrupt and secretly plots to destroy the anti-hero. Unfortunately he is no match for Cao Cao's eyes and ears in the court.
Appearances
Volume 19 (first appears in Chapter 151) Volume 33 Volume 36 (dies in Chapter 291)
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Dong Zhuo
Significance
Dong Zhuo's call for government reform touched the illegitimate Emperor Liu Xie tremendously, who later reminisces such brutal honesty. His rise also brought Lü Bu onto the playing field, who would later become a major obstacle to all warlords in the ongoing power struggle.
Character Development
Dong Zhuo is an ambitious tyrant who is not afraid to break moral codes or take some high risks in order to achieve his revolution. He is also a brilliant speaker, and his arguments stand on their own many times against the verbal assaults of the so-called loyalists. He is confident in taming the tiger for his own uses, but he has underestimated the brains of this beast, as well as overestimated the wits of his wisemen (Xu Lin, Li Ru). Dong Zhuo soon realizes this as he solemnly sends his "kindhearted" son-in-law to prison. Just prior to his death, however, Dong Zhuo obtains a peace of mind and gets his last laugh at the unbeatable God of War for being beaten.
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Volume 1 (first appears in Chapter 2) Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 (dies in Chapter 72)
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Drawing Dong Zhuo's hair caused so much pain for Chen that he looked forward to killing this character.
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Duan Jian grew up with Yuan Fang and became one of the latter's trusted lackeys. He is of the same year as Yuan Fang and senior to Sima Yi (technically Sima Yi is not a student) in the School of Water Mirror.
Character Development
Duan Jian is down-to-earth and he cares about the people he's associated with. He sympathized with Sima Yi back when he regarded the latter merely as a victim. It's only when Sima Yi shows his true colors does Duan Jian lash out. Unfortunately he's not much of a schemer and is quickly outwitted.
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Title
Traditional Chinese: 八奇 Simplified Chinese: 八奇 Pinyin: bā qí English: Eight Geniuses
Background
Master Water Mirror has been teaching military strategies for many years. From time to time, one student would stand out amongst his classmates in terms of ingenuity and mastery of strategies. Eventually, eight such students were recognized by the Master as Geniuses, and were told to hide their identities before leaving the school for fear of being threatened by ambitious warlords.
The Eight Geniuses
First: Yuan Fang Second: Xun Yu Third: Jia Xu Fourth: Guo Jia Fifth: Zhou Yu Sixth: Pang Tong Seventh: Zhuge Liang Eighth: ? (ranking not based on performance or age but on class seniority)
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奇 can be translated as "suprise", "strange", "queer", or "wonder". In context of their brilliance, however, "genius" makes sense. A variant translation in the fandom is "enigma" This is most likely a deliberate story element to inspire fan speculation (often leading to heated debates/flame-war/unofficial-gambling)
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Gan Ning Gan Ning
Significance
Gan Ning is the man who killed Sun Ce's father and his "impersonator" subordinate Ling Cao. He is skilled in archery.
Character Development
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His name sounds like "F-you (the respectful second-person pronoun)" in Chinese (more so for Cantonese speakers). To soften the hostile utterance, fans added "teacher" to the end of his name when referring to Gan Ning, resulting in him being referred to as "Teacher Gan Ning" ("F- your teacher") between the younger fans almost all the time.
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Gao Gan Gao Gan
Significance
Gao Gan is a general serving in the Yuan clan.
Character Development
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Gao Lan Gao Lan
Significance
Gao Lan served under Yuan Shao, but sees a better future for himself under Yuan Fang's leadership.
Character Development
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Gao Shun
Significance
Gao Shun is a soldier by profession (military mercenary) serving under Lü Bu. He is a vanguard cavalry captain who often leads his men straight into the enemy's first line of defense. He refers either to himself or his elite cavalry as the "Chargers", and has a high success rate. Unfortunately his reckless way of fighting is not always a solution to hopeless situations, even if his unwavering loyalty to Lü Bu earns him high praises from the enemy.
Character Development
Gao Shun prides himself on being the fearless vanguard. He refuses to give up when his entire troop is destroyed by Xiahou Yuan and Yue Jin; he even survived the joint attack by these two Generals. Gao Shun is also bold when it comes to expressing his discontent, once regarding the "outsider" Chen Gong, and another regarding the failure of Lü Bu to capture Zhang Fei when they had the advantage.
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Volume 12 (first appears in Chapter 99) Volume 13 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 19 Volume 22 Volume 29 Volume 30 Volume 31 (dies in Chapter 254)
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Gongsun Zan
Significance
Gongsun Zan was a member warlord of the Guandong Alliance that opposed Dong Zhuo. He ruled over a territory north of the Yuan clan's stronghold, and he became a natural target to the ambitious Yuan Shao.
Character Development
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Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 42) Volume 7 Volume 33 (dies in Chapter 265)
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Traditional Chinese: 官渡 Simplified Chinese: 官渡 Pinyin: guān dù possible references in Ravages: Guandu
Geography northeast of modern-day Zhongmu, Henan
Significance see Battle of Guandu
Association
Cao Cao Guo Jia
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Guan Yu Guan Yu
Significance
Guan Yu is an oath brother to Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, him being the second oldest. He is one of the most powerful warriors of his era, rivaling the likes of Lü Bu and Sun Ce. When he was temporarily serving under Cao Cao, Guan Yu played a vital role as his bodyguard and also briefly tipped the balance of power on the battlefield.
Character Development
Guan Yu is a man of honor and righteousness, as well as a devoted follower of his oath brother Liu Bei. He will punish a man for his wrong, but also respects him for his right. Unfortunately this idealism makes him vulnerable to manipulation, either by friend or foe.
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會稽
Guiji see spelling of Guiji see spelling of Guiji
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Traditional Chinese: 郭昂 Simplified Chinese: 郭昂 Pinyin: guō áng
Significance
Guo Ang is a member of the Handicapped Warriors. His handicap is the missing left fore-arm, but his strength is still unrivaled amongst the Handicapped Warriors. Guo Ang usually conducts missions alongside his buddy Zhang Lei.
Character Development
Guo Ang is the typical muscleman of his team, strong, but not exactly the brightest. However, Guo Ang is very loyal to his teammates. He acts like an annoying brat in front of Xiao Meng, but he will not leave Xiao Meng behind when the latter is supposedly lost to the rapid currents.
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Guo Huai Guo Huai
Significance
Guo Huai is the son of Guo Ang (in Ravages), who was a member of the Handicapped Warriors.
Character Development
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Guo Jia
Significance
Guo Jia is the fourth student to be recognized by Master Water Mirror as a Genius. He suffers from a terminal illness (possibly tuberculosis) which makes him cough up blood. He receives treatment for this from Hua Tuo. Guo Jia is not known as "King of Decisions" for nothing, and he is only defeated by the alliance of two brilliant men.
Character Development
Guo Jia accepted his ill fate long before his entrance, but without Jia Xu's meaningful derision, Guo Jia may still be standing on the sidelines pitying himself. Like Jia Xu, he is also a believer of the Darkness Principle, and he is the mastermind behind Xuzhou campaign's massacre.
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Appearances
Volume 3 (first appears masked in Chapter 17) Volume 10 (first appears unmasked in Chapter 85) Volume 11 Volume 12 Volume 13 Volume 15 Volume 23 Volume 24 Volume 26 Volume 29 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 39 Volume 40 Volume 41 Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 44 Volume 45 Volume 46 (dies in Chapter 372)
Tidbits
Guo Jia in RoT has the Japanese-style short-brow, which Chen says is for good looks. fan nickname: 小讨厌 (little "I hate you", or little "I dislike you")
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Guo Tu
Significance
Guo Tu is a military adviser serving Yuan Shao. He is one of the leading supporters of Yuan Tan.
Character Development
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Guo Yuan Guo Yuan
Significance
Guo Yuan serves the Yuan clan even after the fall of its former clan leader and his promising successor. He is a skilled tactician and a humane military commander. Unfortunately a few easy successes made him overconfident and too eager to gamble with a serial backstabber.
Character Development
Guo Yuan may or may not be truly loyal to the Yuan clan, but he's certainly a realist and sees no future with the current imperial family. He rose in rank through sheer talent and extra caution, but all bets are off when he thinks he's got friends and foes all figured out.
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 殘兵 Simplified Chinese: 残兵 Pinyin: cán bīng English: Handicapped Warriors
See also 殘兵
Background
Handicapped Warriors is an assassin group that serves the Sima clan exclusively.
Members
Lao Da (leaves in sidestory 2) Liaoyuan Huo (leaves in chapter 149) Xiao Meng (assumed dead in chapter 148) Zhang Lei (dismissed in chapter 184) Guo Ang (dismissed in chapter 184)
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the Handicapped Warriors Banner the skull ring
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Han Dang
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Han Dang is a general who serves Sun Ce.
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Han Hao
Significance
Han Hao is one of Cao Cao's top generals who is often seen fighting amongst his men.
Character Development
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Introduction
The Ravages of Time is a Chinese graphic novel about the legend of the Three Kingdoms period in ancient China. The author and lead artist is a Hong Kong native, who has humbly chosen "somebody" as part of his pen name (Chen Mau or Chan Mou in the local romanization, Chen Mou by mainland standard). Chen is an avid fan of the Three Kingdoms story, and through his re-interpretation of the legend, readers will re-live the glory of those past conquerors, warriors, and strategists, in their struggle for power, righteousness, and peace.
Publication Status
The book publication, by Tong Li, has reached volume 52, and the most recent release is chapter 424 as of September 18, 2014. For readers residing in United States, the Hong Kong version can be purchased through YesAsia.com, while some Taiwan version could possibly be purchased through eBay, sometimes.
About This Wiki Project
This project is meant to be an in-depth guide to the RoT universe. The target audience of this wiki are readers who have already read much of the story, or at least do not mind spoilers. You are welcome to contribute to the content seen here (let me know that you are interested). Remember, The Ravages of Time is a fiction and a commercialized art work, please treat it as such. Thank you for reading.
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Hou Cheng
Significance
Hou Cheng served under Hua Xiong in Dong Zhuo's army. After their deaths, Hou Cheng joined Lü Bu's army along with his colleagues Wei Xu and Song Xian. Once he realizes that Lü Bu was responsible for his former master's death, Hou Cheng played ignorance until Sima Lang offered them the chance to destroy Lü Bu.
Character Development
Hou Cheng is fiercely loyal to Dong Zhuo, and after finding out the truth about Lü Bu's rise to power, he swears to avenge his former Lord regardless of his own gain.
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Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 48)
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Huang Gai
Significance
Huang Gai is a general who serves Sun Ce.
Character Development
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Huang Zhong Huang Zhong
Significance
Huang Zhong is one of Liu Biao's Generals. He is said to be a skilled archer - so much so that his comrade Gan Ning would praise another archer's abilities by comparing them to Huang Zhong.
Character Development
Huang Zhong is disgruntled that he is more skilled than most younger generals, but have lesser recognition.
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Volume 20 (first appears in Chapter 165) Volume 34 (first named in Chapter 271)
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Huang Zu
Significance
Huang Zu serves Liu Biao, and is the administrator of Jiangxia. He was responsible for the death of Sun Ce's father.
Character Development
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Hua Tuo
Significance
Hua Tuo is a doctor who disapproves of killing, though his choice to extend the life of Guo Jia will lead to the death of countless lives. In volume 10, he expresses his faith in Cao Cao, who he believes will bring the ultimate peace to this land. Hua Tuo is also one of Master Water Mirror's secret agents working undercover to gather inside information of militant religious sects in the country.
Character Development
Hua Tuo is a paradoxial man who saves lives and supports a brutal anti-hero to conquer the world by force.
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Hua Xiong
Significance
Hua Xiong is a powerful general who served Dong Zhuo for many years in the Xiliang region. He is in charge of the Redhare calvary, which tasted its first humiliating defeat by the hands of the First Genius. Hua Xiong went on to play a major role in the collapse of the first joint-campaign of the Guandong Alliance (see chapter 45, 46, 47, 49), by killing thirteen top generals of those warlords.
Character Development
Hua Xiong is a skilled fighter, and he is so confident that he would often put himself at risk. He boasts of killing Yuan Tai in five moves, but he is no match for someone who fights dirty. And when he faces Guan Yu after thirteen straight wins, his career as a warrior is cut short (see chapter 47). Hua Xiong may have had some brains in suspecting Lü Bu's motives, but he mostly only feels jealousy toward this young upstart. His loyalty for Dong Zhuo is unquestioned, and even his last words expressed sympathy for his Lord and not himself.
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Volume 2 (first appears in Chapter 9) Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 (dies in chapter 48)
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Huchuquan Huchuquan
Significance
Luanti Huchuquan is the leader (titled "chanyu" in his native language) of the southern Xiongnu tribes during the time of Yuan Shang's reign. He is persuaded to join the Yuan clan's counter-offensive against Cao Cao.
Character Development
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Hu Chi'er (note that "his name is easily confused to Hu Che'er. Some facts offers they are blood-related.") Hu-Cheer
Significance
Hu Chi Er is Lü Bu's planted spy in Niu Fu's camp. His older brother is also a spy serving Lü Bu.
Character Development
Hu Chi Er in Ravages is only shown as a crafty and ambitious man.
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Hu Che Er Hu-Juer (please note: "ju1 is the former pronunciation of 車, which is now pronounced che1.")
Significance
Hu Ju Er is Lü Bu's planted spy in Zhang Xiu's camp. His younger brother is also a spy serving Lü Bu.
Character Development
Hu Ju Er in Ravages is only shown to be an average spy.
Appearances
Volume 23 (first appears in Chapter 182) Volume 24 (dies in Chapter 197)
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Traditional Chinese: 江東 Simplified Chinese: 江东 Pinyin: jiāng dōng possible references in Ravages: Eastern Region, the east (once to try not be so verbose)
Geography wikipedia entry ("jiangnan" being a modern variation of the name "jiangdong"; "jiang" = river, "dong" = east, "nan" = south")
Significance
Sun Ce began his retaliatory conquest by trying to establish a military base in this region east/south of the Long River. He manages to overthrow the incumbent warlord and crush the pseudo-religious sects, leaving behind a sizable waterfront territory to his younger brother.
Association
Yuan Shu's faction Liu Yao's faction Yan Bai Hu's faction Liu Xun's faction Sun Jian Sun Ce's faction Yu Ji's faction Huang Zu's faction Shan Wu Ling
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Jiang Qi is a buqu officer under Yuan Fang's command. He works for Duan Jian, who is another one of Yuan Fang's high-ranking lackeys.
Character Development
Jiang Qi has complete faith in Yuan Fang's abilities.
Appearances
Volume 42 (first appears in Chapter 340) Volume 44 Volume 45 (dies in Chapter 357)
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Jiang Qin
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Volume 20 (first appears in Chapter 166)
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Jiang Yiqu (historical or fictional?) Jiang Yi Qu (historical or fictional?)
Significance
Jiang Yi Qu is a general serving under Yuan Shao, however, he is opposed to Yuan Fang's faction, or is at least against the campaign at Guandu.
Character Development
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Jian Yong
Significance
Jian Yong is a Page who serves Liu Bei.
Character Development
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Volume 19 (first appears in Chapter 158)
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Jia Kui
Significance
Jia Kui is one of Sima Yi's planted spy in the courts.
Character Development
Jia Kui is cold and calculating, much like his young master.
Appearances
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Jia Xu
Significance
Jia Xu is the third student to be recognized by Master Water Mirror as a Genius. His promise to his oath brother Li Ru keeps him connected with Dong Zhuo's camp, though most of his advise were ignored. While he successfully terminates Lü Bu's domination, he is also being driven away by Li Jue. Jia Xu sees hope in Cao Cao's rule, thus he has been working for Cao Cao ever since. He is the one who recommended Guo Jia to Cao Cao, and he is the one who will continue to aid Cao Cao in his conquest of the world.
Character Development
Jia Xu is an emotional man. He cries when Dong Zhuo and Li Ru were killed; and he angrily sticks a dagger on the table when his tactic is being questioned. Jia Xu is a firm believer of Heaven's power (see chapter 140) and the Greater Good (also known as the Darkness Principle, see chapter 81). He sees no hope in a world where the people do not value peace, hence he is determined to continue the bloodshed for the revolution.
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Appearances
Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 11 Volume 17 Volume 19 Volume 23 Volume 24 Volume 26
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fandom nickname: 贾便当 (Jia "boxed meal" - the one who make others "bite the dust")
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 荊州 Simplified Chinese: 荆州 Pinyin: jīng zhōu possible references in Ravages: Jingzhou, Province of Jing
Geography
Jingzhou is a region that encompasses the modern day Hubei and Hunan provinces of China.
Significance
Jingzhou is the military stronghold under the rule of Liu Biao.
Association
Liu Biao Gan Ning Huang Zu Huang Zhong
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Kuai Yue
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Ji Ling
Significance
Ji Ling is one of Yuan Shu's top commanders who is also very involved in politics and strategies. He is a major player in the murder and framing of Sun Ce (not knowing it is actually someone else).
Character Development
Ji Ling is very loyal to his Lord and fellow strategists. He obeys Yuan Shu without question, even though he does harbor mixed feelings when the latter dismisses a subordinate who has contributed greatly to their state of power. But just like the man he serves, Ji Ling suffers from an overinflated ego. He may have judged a competitor Liu Xun correctly, but he vastly underestimates the skills of many enemies. He does, however, face the challengers head on, regardless of how powerful they are.
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Volume 16 (first appears in Chapter 129) Volume 18 Volume 20 Volume 21 Volume 22 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 35 (dies in Chapter 280)
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nicked-named "the Viking (Man)" in the Chinese fandom
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Traditional Chinese: 會稽 Simplified Chinese: 会稽 Pinyin: kuài jí (see Chinese wiki, modern variation: Guiji) possible references in Ravages: kuaiji (note: this spelling is supposedly based on local dialect during that time period, 会 nowadays is usually pronounced "hui", hence my previously wrong spelling of "huiji")
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Near modern day Shaoxing (or part of?)
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Wang Lang Sun Ce's faction
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Kuai Yue
Significance
Kuai Yue is a military advisor who serves Liu Biao.
Character Development
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Traditional Chinese: 涼州 Simplified Chinese: 凉州 Pinyin: liáng zhōu possible references in Ravages: Liangzhou, province of Liang
Geography
Liangzhou is a northwestern region province of China during the Three Kingdoms period.
Significance
During the last reign of Imperial Han, Liangzhou was the military stronghold given in charge of general Dong Zhuo. After his failed revolution, the Ma clan took Jia Xu's advice and used Dong Zhuo's military base as theirs to defend against Li Jue's faction.
Association
Dong Zhuo Xu Lin
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Lü Bu ? Dong Huang Hua_Xiong Dong Yue Li Ru Niu Fu Guo Si Li Jue Fan Chou Zhang Ji Ma Teng Ma Chao Pang De Han Sui
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Liaoyuan Huo goes through a number of name changes throughout the series. His name itself, 燎原火 (Pinyin: liáo yuán huǒ), uses the same characters found in the series' title, 火鳳燎原 Pinyin( : huǒ fèng liáo yuán). When he is adopted by Zhao Xian during his mission to assassinate Xu Lin, his surname is changed to Zhao (趙).
Later, while still under the name of Zhao Huo, he meets Liu Bei and his brothers. Zhang Fei asks his full name and in response Huo points to where Luoyang is burning in the distance. The three speculate as to what this means. One suggests it means Huo (火, "fire"), another that it means Tian (天, "sky"), but Liu Bei thinks it means Yun (雲, "cloud"). From that moment on, the three brothers always refer to Huo as Zhao Yun. When the three met him again, Huo was trying to impersonate Zi Wang's brother, Zi Long (紫龍, "violet/purple dragon"). When Liu Bei overhears this, he decides that the name is Zi Long (子龍, "son of the dragon").
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Zhao Yun Zhao Yun
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Significance
Liaoyuan Huo is a member of the Handicapped Warriors. He is the leader of the group after Lao Da left the Sima clan. Because of his handicap and resilience, he is often in charge of suicidal missions to assassinate a powerful figure. His targets included Xu Lin, Dong Zhuo, and even Cao Cao. When the Sima clan survived the extinction under Cao Cao's hands, Liaoyuan Huo was tasked to help a rival power to keep Cao Cao in check. From then on, Liaoyuan Huo takes on the "Zhao Yun" identity permanently.
Character Development
Although the beggar boy (see sidestory 2) grew up without feeling any physical pain, he knew at an early age, that blood should never be wasted. He values justice, and would oppose Cao Cao's bloody campaign at Xuzhou (see volume 11). He values loyalty, and is disgusted by Liu Da's betrayal of the Sima clan (see chapter 123). But most importantly, he values comradship, and will never leave a team member behind (see chapter 148, 175). Liaoyuan Huo's tendancy to take matters into his own hands, however, is driving his close allies into serious trouble with those in power. When he can no longer fend off all the enemies like he used to, Liaoyuan Huo is beginning to feel the unforgiving consequences of his wild escapades. Sima Yi swiftly ended the Dominoes Effect caused by both Liaoyuan Huo and Xiao Meng. Although Liaoyuan Huo understands the reason for his Young Master's cruelty, his hatred for Sima Yi is beginning to build.
Appearances
Volume 1 (first appears in Chapter 2) Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 11 Volume 12 Volume 13 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 16
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Liao Hua Liao Hua
Significance
Liao Hua serves under Liu Bei.
Character Development
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Volume 46 (first appears in Chapter 367)
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Volume 2 (first appears in Chapter 11) Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 16 Volume 18 Volume 20 (dies in Chapter 160)
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Ling Tong Ling Tong
Significance
Ling Tong is the son of Ling Cao and he also serves the Sun clan.
Character Development
Ling Tong holds a grudge against Sun Ce, and rightly so. But he was taught well by the teachings of the time and is unshakably loyal to the Sun clan. He is seen to have empathetic abilities, and as a side effect, vulnerable to hypnotic suggestions.
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Liu Bei Liu Bei
Significance
Liu Bei is an oath brother to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, him being the oldest of the three.
Character Development
Liu Bei started off as a small-scale vigilante with a lofty aspiration. But for the longest time he could not bring himself to play the pretend game in order to restore peace to the world. After getting tricked, cajoled, betrayed, and nearly killed, he has finally risen above his pride to reach for a grander goal. Liu Bei also learns how to play the game well.
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Japanese hair style (?)
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Liu Bian
Significance
Liu Bian was forcefully removed by Dong Zhuo from the throne, and is eventually used by Lü Bu to frame Li Ru for a major crime.
Character Development
Liu Bian is still too much of a spoiled brat to be a mature ruler. He is quick to abandon his responsibilities, but reluctant to part with toys and delicacies. And unlike Liu Xie, Liu Bian does not care about his brother's well-being.
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Traditional Chinese: 劉大 Simplified Chinese: 刘大 Pinyin: liú dà English: first-born of Liu family
Significance
Liu Da was the creator of the Handicapped Warriors that serves the Sima clan (see sidestory 1). He later left for more profitable ventures, eventually forming another assassin group called the Defeated Officers under the employment of the Shan clan (see sidestory 2, Chapter 264) - which has marriage relations with the Tian clan (chapter 123).
Character Development
In sidestory 1, it is revealed that this man calls himself 劉大 (liú dà), instead of 老大 (lǎo dà, synonymous to "boss/chief") which he was called (and assumed to be named) up to volume 25. He was an assassin with a keen business sense and not much belief in ethics. As long as he can make a profit, he would not hold back on breaking a deal (see sidestory 2) or sending his own man to die (see chapter 136, chapter 139).
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Young Ling Tong's words may have surprised this aging assassin in chapter 170, but it is uncertain if he will ever change his ways.
Appearances
Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 45) Volume 15 (first named as "Lao Da" in Chapter 123) Volume 16 Volume 17 Volume 21 Volume 25 Volume 32 (first named as "Liu Da" in sidestory 1 and Chapter 264)
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Tidbits
劉 in Cantonese spelling is "lau", which sounds very close to Pinyin "lao", thus what we see as 老大 may actually sound like his name 劉大 within the story.
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Liu Pi
Significance
Liu Pi is a leader of the rebelling peasants (Yellow Turbans) in Runan. He welcomed Liu Bei with the ulterior motive of using the latter's reputation to better his image.
Character Development
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Liu Xie is a much more capable ruler than his older brother Liu Bian turned out to be, but for the most part, he still cannot avoid the fate of being someone else's pawn in an endless power struggle.
Character Development
Liu Xie is younger than the legitimate Emperor Liu Bian, but he has shown more leadership qualities, as well as a sense of righteousness. After his traumatic encounter with the warlord Dong Zhuo, he slowly began to develop a sense of pride and Imperial prestige. And when all of Dong Zhuo's influences have proved unhelpful to his growth, a "planned lesson" by Xun Yu and Xu Huang finally managed to inspire Liu Xie to stand up for himself.
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Volume 2 (first appears in Chapter 8) Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 8 Volume 9
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Liu Xun
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Liu Xun is a general who serves Yuan Shu.
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Liu Ye
Significance
Liu Ye originally served under Yuan Shu until the latter stopped being a loyal subject to Imperial Han, which at the time was ruled by the Liu clan. He initially helped Sun Ce in the fight against Yuan Shu, but later schemed against him when the "Little Conqueror" began to show signs of rebellion as well.
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Li Dian Li Dian
Significance
Li Dian is a general under Cao Cao's command. He is often tasked to escort rations transport.
Character Development
Li Dian prides himself on being tough and self-reliant. He does not want help.
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Li Ru (historical ?)
Significance
Li Ru is one of Dong Zhuo's son-in-laws and an oath brother to Jia Xu.
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 廬江 Simplified Chinese: 庐江 Pinyin: lú jiāng possible references in Ravages: Lujiang
Geography wikipedia entry
Significance
Lujiang was once controlled by Yuan Shu, whose subordinate Liu Xun was tricked into losing river-side territories to Sun Ce repeatedly, until he is driven out of Lujiang as well. On the business front, both the Shan and Sima clan have a stake in the shipyard industry.
Association
Liu Xun Sun Ce Zhou Yu
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Traditional Chinese: 洛陽 Simplified Chinese: 洛阳 Pinyin: luò yáng possible references in Ravages: Luoyang
Geography a prefecture-level city in western Henan province; north of the Luo River.
Significance
Luoyang is the capital of Middle Kingdom at the beginning of Ravages. It symbolizes the old ways in the eyes of the remaining Loyalists.
Association
Liu Bian Liu Xie Sun Jian
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Do you mean Lü Bu?
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Lu Xun Lu Xun
Significance
Lu Xun is a grandson of Lu Kang (康, not to be confused with Lu Xun's son Lu Kang 抗, which has a different hanzi), who was indirectly killed by Sun Ce during the latter's rise in influence. But with the clan's interest at heart, Lu Xun submits to Sun Ce's rule in the eastern region. He has since become a vital "idea-man" in service of the Sun clan, alongside Zhou Yu the Fifth Genius.
Character Development
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To the fans, he is one of the most favored (and also the earliest speculated) choice for "The Eighth."
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Lü Bu ("v" is the common computer input method for "ü", not part of pinyin standard)
Significance
The nickname of God of War (variations: God of Combat, Warrior God) came about for a reason. Lü Bu can hold his own at real-time strategy, hand-to-hand combat, and long-term schemes. His brawns landed him the high military rank within Dong Zhuo's army; his brains landed him the position of "the second military Advisor" after Xu Lin. In addition, he can escape death by sending a body-double in his place. Even after two consecutive losses in the hands of Jia Xu, Lü Bu still directly threatens major powers of the land: His sneak attack at Puyang forces Cao Cao to end his siege of Xuzhou early, whereas the following territorial-warfare at Xuzhou involves Yuan Shu, Liu Bei, and Cao Cao.
Character Development
It is more exciting to kill a hundred highly skilled fighters than to kill an untrained hooligan.
For those who want to accomplish great things, they must be motivated by greed.
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Lü Bu is a self-centered and power-hungry man. He is strong in battle, treacherous in schemes, and amazingly patient. For these reasons he is invincible, unless the opponent can play the wicked cards as well. As he ages, Lü Bu's machiavellian philosophy applies even more to his career. He begins to take bigger risks and committing greater crimes. His cynicism also grows, because he has betrayed too many people, and has been betrayed by too many people. At one point, Dian Wei's blind loyalty strikes him as being laughable, but he knows that without Zhang Liao's loyalty, he would be dead long ago. This condamned beast still wants to stand above the world of men, yet his reputation may have been damaged beyond repair.
Appearances
Volume 1 (first possible appearance in Chapter 2) Volume 2 (first definite appearance in Chapter 16) Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 11 Volume 12 Volume 13 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 20 Volume 22 Volume 24 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 27 Volume 29 Volume 30 Volume 31 Volume 32 (dies in Chapter 262)
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number of his impersonators seen so far: 14 (?) number of his "clone" seen so far: 1
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his only substitute who managed to live pass the stunt: Zhang Liao he may own a Redhare, but it's not his only horse fan nickname: 吕小强 (小强 being a famous unkillable cockroach seen in one ofStephen Chou's comedies) Chen's favorite Three Kingdoms character
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Her screen time is mostly used to show a fatherly-side of Lü Bu, as well as to win some sympathy points for this tragic anti-hero.
Character Development
She is not developed much as a character. We see her as a little girl wise beyond her age and twice as brave.
Appearances
Volume 29 (first appears in Chapter 237) Volume 30 (dies in Chapter 240)
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There is some unestablished saying that names the girl to be (Lü) Ling Qi, which is perhaps intentionally hidden in the homonym of chapter 240's title. During the entire span of her appearance, however, she is only ever referred to as "little thing".
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Lü Meng Lü Meng
Significance
Lü Meng is a commanding officer in Sun Ce's army who, presumably, has a natural talent in military formation.
Character Development
Lü Meng's early appearances mark him a foul-mouthed illiterate.
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Volume 36 (first appears in Chapter 292)
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His first name is a homonym to 萌, which in Japanese ACG world is "moe". Hilarity ensues from that. There are a lot of fans who believed Lü Bu (or a blood-relative) will take on the identity of Lü Meng.
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Man Chong
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Man Chong is a student of Xun Yu, and serves Cao Cao.
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Ma Chao Ma Chao
Significance
Ma Chao is a fearsome and loyal son to Ma Teng, but his unflattering intellect makes him easy to persuade (or dissuade).
Character Development
Ma Chao is excessively arrogant and flaunts his savage fighting skills in the presence of "the God of War ", though the latter is craftier.
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fans think the tattoo/face-paint on Ma Chao is to hint at his "indigenous" roots
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Ma Teng
Significance
Ma Teng is one of the Xiliang generals serving Dong Zhuo. His son is a warrior who rivals Lü Bu in fighting prowess.
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Mi Zhu Mi Zhu
Significance
Under the persuasive suggestion by Zhang Fei (see chapter 97), Mi Zhu welcomed Liu Bei to the governor position of Xuzhou before Cao Bao is able to introduce Lü Bu to the scene.
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He is the mastermind behind the plot to destroy Sun Ce without tarnishing his Lord Yuan Shu's reputation. He would have won against all of Sun Ce's efforts, but he was outwitted by Sima Yi in the end.
Character Development
A typical servant-minded man in that era with extraordinary skills but little desire for "name-recognition". He is also typical in the general attitude toward women. Overall, he is more like a caricature than an individual.
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See Darkness Principle
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Niu Fu is one of Dong Zhuo's son-in-laws. In order to avenge his father-in-law's death he allows himself to be killed by Lü Bu's spy Hu Chi Er, as predicted by Jia Xu.
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Many of the official merchandise were made in limited quantities, and have since been discontinued.
Large Prints
Lü Bu versus Liaoyuan Huo poster (?) hanging screen/blind art of Xiao Meng (2006)
Items/Props
Skull Ring (photo by fan diluop, 2002) Key Chains (2006)
Figurine
Lü Bu (picture by fan xien, 2002?)
Clothing
T-Shirt (picture by fan xien, 2002?)
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Pang De Pang De
Significance
Pang De is a general serving under Ma Teng. He is a skilled fighter and survived a quick bout with Zhang Liao, then later with Zhang Fei.
Character Development
Pang De is a self-righteous warrior.
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Pang Ji
Significance
Pang Ji is a military advisor who serves Yuan Shao, and he is one of the leading supporters of Yuan Shang.
Character Development
Pang Ji is arrogant because he is a high-ranking military advisors serving one of Yuan Shao's sons.
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Due to copy-editing errors in the past, there are variant of his name in different records. A modern "romanization" of one of those variant is "feng ji", which is what was seen in the raw, leading to an earlier translation of "Feng Ji" in fan scanlation
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Pang Tong
Significance
Pang Tong is the sixth student to be recognized by Master Water Mirror as a Genius. He also received the special title of Fledgling Phoenix from his Master for his extraordinary speed at calculation (see chapter 18). Pang Tong is, as his Master calls him, a Utilitarian. When five of his upperclassman left the school, Pang Tong seized the opportunity to teach, which builds his influence amongst his students, who would later be pawns for his long-term strategy.
Character Development
As opposed to the pensive dragon, Pang Tong is a rather lighthearted phoenix. He likes verbal battles, and especially keen to quote from classics. Being a friend of Zhuge Liang does not suggest Pang Tong's agreement with the idealistic principles. In fact, he likes a bloody power struggle, and is bent on crushing Cao Cao in his first opening move.
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Appearances
Volume 3 (first appears masked in Chapter 17 Volume 6 Volume 20 Volume 22 (first appears partially-unmasked in Chapter_182) Volume 23 (first appears unmasked in Chapter_184) Volume 24 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 33 Volume 37 Volume 38 Volume 45
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Pan Zhang Pan Zhang
Significance
Character Development
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Volume 33 (first appears in Chapter 264)
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Significance
Character Development
Appearances
Volume 18 (first appears in Chapter 145) Volume 20 (dies in Chapter 164)
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Character Development
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Volume 24 (first appears in Chapter 195) Volume 26 Volume 27 Volume 28 Volume 31 (dies in Chapter 252)
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 赤兔 Simplified Chinese: 赤兔 Pinyin: chì tù English: Red Hare
Textual Reference
Red Hare
Significance
Red Hare is a breed of horse from the Xiliang region that can run very fast. It is ridden by the calvary under the charge of Hua Xiong, and later Li Jue and Guo Si.
Appearances
Volume 2 (first appears in Chapter 9) Volume 3
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Immediate Family
Sima
Yuan
Cao
Xiahou
Sun
Chen
Ling
Clan Relation
Yuan
Cao
Sun
Tian
Marriage Relation
Yuan
Sun
Sima
Oath/Foster Relation father and son brothers
Alliance
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Guandong Alliance
Organization
Handicapped Warriors
Triad of Clear Wind
Defeated Officers
Immediate Family
Sima
sons of Sima Fang: Sima Lang, Sima Yi, Sima Fu, Sima Kui, Sima Xun, Sima Jin, Sima Tong, Sima Min
Yuan
sons of Yuan Shao: Yuan Fang, Yuan Tan, Yuan Xi, Yuan Shang
Cao
Cao Ang is the eldest son of Cao Cao
Xiahou
Xiahou Dun is the older brother of Xiahou Yuan
Sun
Sun Jian is the father to Sun Ce, Sun Quan, and Sun Shu
Chen
Chen Gui is the father of Chen Deng
Ling
Ling Tong is the son of Ling Cao
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Clan Relation
Yuan
Yuan Shao is the step brother of Yuan Shu
Cao
Cao Ren is a young clan brother of Cao Cao Cao Hong is a clan brother of Cao Cao Xiahou Dun and Xiahou Yuan are cousins of Cao Cao
Sun
The Ling clan serves the Sun clan exclusively
Tian
Shan Wu Ling is the niece of Tian
Marriage Relation
Yuan
Yuan Fang, Sun Shu (terminated in chapter 24)
Sun
Sun Shu, Liaoyuan Huo (terminated in chapter 149)
Sima
Sima Yi, Shan Wu Ling
Oath/Foster Relation father and son
Ding Yuan, Lü Bu Dong Zhuo, Lü Bu brothers
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Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei Li Ru, Jia Xu Sun Ce, Zhou Yu
Alliance
Guandong Alliance
18 warlords: Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Sun Jian, Gongsun Zan, Liu Dai, Qiao Mao, Kong Zhou, Han Fu, Yuan Yi Anti-Cao alliance: Zhang Xiu, Song Li, Liang Ping, and many others
Organization
Handicapped Warriors
Liaoyuan Huo, Zhang Lei, Guo Ang, Xiao Meng
Triad of Clear Wind
Wang Gang
Defeated Officers
Lao Da, Lao Er
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 三船 Simplified Chinese: 三船 Pinyin: sān chuán Japanese Romanization: mifune
Significance
San Chuan is the bodyguard of Sima Yi, but not necessarily a member of the Handicapped Warriors. His only utterance resembles that of the Japanese "hai", and it is rumored that he may be from the island nation that is Japan today.
Character Development
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Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 15
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Volume 24 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 42
Tidbits
Chen Mau said he thought of San Chuan as a perfect character. (?)
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Zhang Chun Hua Zhang Chun Hua
Significance
Shan Wu Ling is the fiancee of Sima Yi, and their marriage was arranged by their parents long ago as a way of making business ties between the two clans. She has a foster/god-father from the Zhang clan, which ties in to her being the "historical" Zhang Chun Hua - wife of Sima Yi.
Character Development
Shan Wu Ling is a shrewd business woman. She has the ambition of devouring her rivals, including the Sima clan. Unfortunately she is outwitted by Sima Yi and gradually grew to like the scheming devil. If given the chance, though, she is still as cold-blooded as ever.
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Appearances
Volume_6 (first appears in Chapter 45) Volume_17 Volume_18 Volume_20 Volume_33 Volume_33
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Volume 45 (first named as "Zhang Chun Hua" in Chapter 362)
Tidbits
Her name may be interpreted as "a mountain without peaks", a joke on having a flat chest (?) some fans speculate that her surname is that of her mother's side, and that she may be a relative of Shan Tao
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Shen Pei
Significance
Shen Pei is a military advisor who serves Yuan Shao, and he is one of the leading supporters of Yuan Shang.
Character Development
Shen Pei enjoys being his young master's go-to man, and is poised to become the most influential advisor in the Yuan clan once Yuan Shang rises to the clan leader position. He is unkind to his political rivals, though Yuan Fang's ruthlessness does make him speak up for a colleague, if only because he doesn't want to be next.
Appearances
Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 43)
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Volume 41 Volume 42 Volume 46 (dies, off-panel, in Chapter 366)
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 壽春 Simplified Chinese: 寿春 Pinyin: shòu chūn possible references in Ravages: Shouchun
Geography modern day County of Shou
Significance
Shouchun is the military base of Yuan Shu, who attempted to turn it into the capital of his self-proclaimed Zhongjia Empire.
Association
Yuan Shu Ji Ling Qiao Mao Yan Xiang
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Sima Hui
Significance
Sima Hui, or Master Water Mirror, teaches military strategies at his famous mansion. He is the one who taught and coined the term Genius, for which eight of his brightest students received the honor. Amongst these eight, two are later given more distinctive titles, Fledgling Phoenix, and Crouching Dragon. Perhaps Master Water Mirror wanted to motivate his students to work harder for such an honor.
Character Development
Sima Hui blindfolds himself and tells his students that the inability to see will remove visual distractions that could cloud one's judgment. He prides himself for being able to think rationally and calmly, but he has often shown a haughty and simpleminded persona in front of others.
Appearances
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Volume 3 (first appears in Chapter 17) Volume 6 Volume 16 Volume 20 Volume 21 Volume 22 Volume 23 Volume 33 Volume 35 Volume 37 Volume 38 Volume 44 (identified as Sima Hui in a note in Chapter 353) Volume 46
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Sima Lang
Significance
Sima Lang is the eldest son of Sima Fang and the older brother of Sima Yi.
Character Development
Sima Lang is an easy-going man. His ambition is not apparent, as he does not fight with his younger brother for control of the clan, or for being called a weirdo.
Appearances
Volume 2 (first appears in Chapter 11) Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5
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Sima Yi Sima Yi
Significance
Sima Yi is a formidable contender for the Geniuses of that period. As a businessman, Sima Yi is ruthless and decisive in profitable ventures. He is the mastermind behind the destruction of Luoyang city, Lü Bu's failure to uproot Wang Yun and his influence, and Guo Jia's defeat during the Xuzhou campaign. Unfortunately, his inseverable ties to the Handicapped Warriors lands him in hot waters with the new power of the land. The sons of his murdered enemy from long ago has also resurfaced at the weakest moment of the Sima clan for a bloody payback.
Character Development
Sima Yi is extremely smart, but he is not one to flaunt his brilliance. Everything he does he do it for the good of his clan, which runs on money. And by keeping a low profile, Sima Yi is able to surprise his opponents at key moments. He views peace as an end to people's suffering, and that peace should be obtained by whatever means necessary, even if it means doing dishonorable things to a few individuals.
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Appearances
Volume 1 (first appears in Chapter 1) Volume 3 Volume 5 Volume 9 Volume 11 Volume 13 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 17 Volume 19 Volume 22 Volume 23 Volume 24 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 27 Volume 28 Volume 29 Volume 31 Volume 32 Volume 33 Volume 34 Volume 35 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 40 Volume 41 Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 44 Volume 45 Volume 46
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Notes
Significance
The skull ring is the symbol of operation used by the the Sima clan, though the only known user of the ring is Sima Yi. A possible interpretation of the skull imagery may be that these operations usually lead to a deadly outcome, such as the assassination of Xu Lin. It represents the influence of the Sima clan as its presence implies a call for support from the business partner it is shown to; but consequently, it is also an incriminating evidence against the murderous clan.
Association
The skull imagery is also on the eye-patch, which is worn by Lao Da (while he was the leader of the Handicapped Warriors) and Liaoyuan Huo.
Appearences
(table of contents) Chapter 1 Chapter 6 Chapter 50 Chapter 125 Chapter 184
Notes
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see Official_Merchandise for a life-size replicant
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Song_Xian
Significance
Song Xian served under Hua Xiong in Dong Zhuo's army. After their deaths, Song Xian joined Lü Bu's army along with his colleagues Wei Xu and Hou Cheng. Once he realizes that Lü Bu was responsible for his former master's death, Song Xian played ignorance until their initial enemy - the Sima clan - offered them the chance to destroy Lü Bu.
Character Development
Song Xian is fiercely loyal to Dong Zhuo, and after finding out the truth about Lü Bu's rise to power, he swears to avenge his former Lord.
Appearances
Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 48)
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Sun Ce Sun Ce
Significance
Sun Ce is a charismatic leader and a force to be reckoned with in battle. As the youngest warlord of his time, his quick rise to the top took many established figures by surprise. In a relatively short period of time, Sun Ce managed to carve out a large territory south-east of the river for his clan to rule. This foundation will later be strengthened by his younger brother and oath brother to form the Kingdom of Wu.
Character Development
Sun Ce felt his father died for nothing, and he became hell-bent on changing the world that has caused so much injustice. The enormous burden of revitalizing his clan turned him into an extreme risk-taker. He lives on the edge, always staking everything as if it will be his last battle. What Sun Ce lacks in political smarts he makes up for with supreme confidence (or even arrogance). His love for people and respect for talents attracted many followers, but at the same time he will not hesitate to sacrifice lives and honor in
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order to shorten a war. With a conscience buried deep within him, Sun Ce has lost interest or patience to play games.
Appearances
Volume 16 (both he and his impersonator first appeared in Chapter 127) Volume 17 Volume 18 Volume 20 Volume 21 Volume 33 Volume 35 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 38 Volume 39 (dies in Chapter 316)
Tidbit
His nickname in the Chinese fandom is "Freckle" There is fandom speculation that Sun Quan has direct or indirect involvement in the death of his older brother. Reason 1) there is one panel focusing on Sun Quan's shocked expression when a delirious Sun Ce yells out, "I see you"; 2) Sun Quan's cry after Sun Ce's death is specifically emphasized in the comic; 3) the particular passage being recited by Lü Meng has segments about a brother usurping the rulership of his older brother - coincidence?
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Volume 29 (first appears in Chapter 232, lost in Chapter 233)
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Sun Jian Sun Jian
Significance
Sun Jian is a renowned Loyalist in service of Imperial Han. While on a self-imposed mission to keep the Imperial Seal from being appropriated by people other than the Emperor, he suffered from constant accusations from other warlords, and was finally killed in the line of duty - though some believe he was sent to die by the man he served under.
Character Development
Sun Jian is a dogmatic Loyalist who is more concerned about serving the country than his own family.
Appearances
Volume 17 (first appears in Chapter 135 as a flashback)
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Volume 39 (in a dream and as ghost) Volume 44 (as a flashback)
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Sun Qian Sun Qian
Significance
Sun Qian served as Liu Bei's Attendant Clerks.
Character Development
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Volume 41 (first appears in Chapter 326)
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Sun Quan Sun Quan
Significance
Sun Quan is Sun Ce's younger brother. The close tie between the Sun and Shan clans meant Sun Quan grew up learning from business minds as well as military minds. His apprenticeship under "Lao Da" will even lend him knowledge of the infamous assassination organization.
Character Development
Appearances
Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 45) Volume 32 (first named in Chapter 264) Volume 39
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Traditional Chinese: 孫淑 Simplified Chinese: 孙淑 Pinyin: sūn shū
Significance
Sun Shu is the daughter of Sun Jian and the sister of Sun Ce and Sun Quan. So far in the series, she has been used mainly as a political tool to form ties with various clans (Yuan, Sima).
Summary
Along with her father's loyal general, Huang Gai, she attempts to sneak into Luoyang with the purpose of visiting her fiancé, Yuan Fang. They are caught, but Sun Shu uses Liaoyuan Huo, who is disguised as an officer serving under Dong Zhuo, as her hostage to get within the city. Again, she and Huang Gai are caught, this time by Hua Xiong. While Huang Gai and Hua Xiong fight, she makes her escape literally dragging Huo behind her. She is cornered when she stumbles into the Ministry of the Military and overpowered by the soldiers who attempt to rape her. Huo intervenes and kills all the soldiers before leaving. Sun Shu doesn't see this and assumes the killing were done by the vase seller to whom Huo left
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his bloodied sword.
Later, she and Huang Gai reunite at Yuan Fang's Luoyang residence. During the move from Luoyang to Changan she is by Yuan Fang's side fighting and even managed to "capture" Liaoyuan Huo again, keeping him tied up by the neck in a cart. After Dong Zhuo burns the city, Yuan Fang attempts to kill her by using the cart she is in as a bridge across the river. Here, again, Huo saves her, but when she wakes up confused she thinks he must be a demon. She is found on the riverbank by Huang Gai and Liao Lan. The three of them later witness Huo's battle with Lü Bu.
Character Development
Well-loved by the men of the Sun clan, Sun Shu is quite rebellious and has an idealistic and romantic way of seeing things. The betrayal by her fiancé Yuan Fang marks the beginning of her maturity, though she is still rather impulsive in making decisions. Her rivalry with Xiao Meng is understandable, though her own ego has once again stood in the way of reason. On a side note, it is unclear whether Sun Shu is doing things for the sake of her father and her clan.
Appearances
Volume 2 (first appears in Chapter 9) Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 15 Volume 18 Volume 33
Tidbit
Her approximation in Romance of Three Kingdoms is said to have blond hair and green eyes. Readers who are well-versed in RoTK and other sources say Sun Shang Xiang is only a name made for folk Opera and/or video games and not specifically cited in the novel (where it was only "Lady Sun"). Therefore whether or not Sun Shu is to be associated with Sun Shang Xiang in Ravages is still a question for the time being. Sun Shang Xiang is said to be the younger sister of Sun Quan in RoTK, but in Chapter 269 Sun Quan refers to Sun Shu as "older sister."
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Taishi Ci Taishi Ci Taishi Ci
Significance
Taishi Ci was an upstart general who served Kong Rong, and later Liu Yao. Unfortunately he was not given enough freedom to command troops the way he wanted. As such his discontent grew until he is thoroughly won over by Sun Ce's methodologies. And the two have been fighting alongside in almost every battle ever since.
Character Development
Taishi Ci is proud and lived by a strict moral code. If it were not for the fact that he wanted to be appreciated by the person he serves, it might have been impossible for him to switch sides. He found such a master to serve, as well as a warrior to admire, in Sun Ce. He doesn't understand Sun Ce's philosophy about evolution because he is a simpleminded man. He thought he understood the concept when he first surrendered to Sun Ce, but it seems only death brought him that clarity.
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Volume 13 (first appears in Chapter 112)
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Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 38 Volume 39
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Volume 50 Volume 51 (dies in Chapter 406)
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 陶謙 Simplified Chinese: 陶谦 Pinyin: táo qiān Courtesy Name: 恭祖, gōng zǔ
Historical Reference
Tao Qian
Significance
Tao Qian governed the Xuzhou territory. Because of his good standing with the people in the region, Tao Qian becomes a painted target for warlords who are after his land. Cao Cao, under the direction of Guo Jia, makes the first bloody move to threaten his livelihood.
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Character Development
Tao Qian is said to be a decent person and a caring ruler over his governing territory. In reality, he would rather choose power over the lives of his people. He does not even prepare to name a successor during the Xuzhou crisis, because he does not expect to leave his post just yet.
Appearances
Volume 11 (first appears in Chapter 90) Volume 12 (dies in chapter 96)
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Title
Traditional Chinese: 火鳳燎原 Simplified Chinese: 火凤燎原 Pinyin: huǒ fèng liáo yuán English: The Ravages of Time Korean: 화봉요원 Vietnamese: Hỏa Phụng Liêu Nguyên
Backstory
In 184 AD, starving peasants of the Eastern Han dynasty rebelled against the rule of the Liu clan. The efforts to put down the rebellion led to the empowerment of court officials and generals, who began to build up military and political influences for themselves. Amongst these ambitious warlords was a commander named Dong Zhuo, who was originally stationed in the Xiliang region. He forcefully entered the court and took control of the government. But his foothold is weakened by the assassination of his brilliant strategist Xu Lin, and soon everyone is after the throne he sits on.
Highlights
This time around, your average army leader is no longer just too much brawns and not enough brains. Just to name a few, Lü Bu, Zhang Fei, Wen Chou, Yan Liang, none of these officers are simpleminded in Chen's story.
References of Interest
Records of the Three Kingdoms Romance of the Three Kingdoms Military and Civil Ranks of the Han and 3 Kingdoms Chinese Administrative Units Chinese units of measurement
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Tian De is a nephew of Tian Feng, who was a military adviser under Yuan Shao's command. Tian De went to the same school with Sima Yi and was friends with the latter for many years.
Character Development
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Tian Feng Tian Feng
Significance
Tian Feng is Tian De's uncle and a supporter of Yuan Tan. He is a friend of Water Mirror, who praised him as the wisest man of Hebei.
Character Development
Appearances
Volume 44 (first appears and then dies in Chapter 353)
Tidbits
a Chinese slang that refers to having a bystander kind of life attitude is "buying soy sauce" (soy
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sauce being a very integral part of Chinese everyday life), and some fan says "how sad it is that this guy who's only buying soy sauce would die on the dinner table."
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Magazine Syndication
Hong Kong
Taiwan
Japan
Book Publication
Hong Kong
Deluxe Edition
Taiwan
Deluxe Edition
South Korea
Singapore
Vietnam
Thailand
Japan
Newspaper Syndication
Taiwan
Comparisons
Magazine Syndication
Hong Kong
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Tong Li's New Youth comic magazine has always been the first source of new chapter releases of The Ravages of Time. After Taiwan's Apple Daily finishes showing Sidestory 1 and 2 first, New Youth will hold distribution rights to them (with minor edited text) as well.
Taiwan
Tong Li's Taiwan publication office also distribute The Ravages of Time about the same time as the Hong Kong releases.
Japan
Media Factory's 三国志マガジン first began to syndicate The Ravages of Time chapter releases, which are later collected into book format.
Book Publication
Hong Kong
Tong Li's Hong Kong publication office distributes The Ravages of Time in book form. There have been minor censorships of certain graphic depictions of death and/or brutality. In addition to further text editing and even re-wording, Chen Mau also adds black pages to some chapters as he see fits. As of August of 2012, the first "collector's edition" volume has become available. Deluxe Edition
As of March 19, 2012 there have been re-packaged releases of chapters into bigger&thicker book formats. Buyers have confirmed that there are text changes, especially black page text - most likely by the light novel author Wang Yi Xing (officially sanctioned, of course). White color scheme overall. Includes some bookmarks.
Taiwan
Tong Li's Taiwan publication office distributes The Ravages of Time in book form. There have not been any sighted censorships to the original images. In addition to further text editing and even re-wording,
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Chen Mau also adds black pages to some chapters as he see fits. As of August of 2012, the first "collector's edition" volume has become available. Deluxe Edition
Similar situation (as of July 17, 2012) to the Hong Kong release of the Deluxe Edition, but have different publishing quality, etc. Red color scheme overall. Includes some bookmarks. (Photo of the first box. )
South Korea online purchase Just from the covers, it looks like it is using the Taiwan numbering format.
Just from the covers, it looks like it is using the Taiwan numbering format.
Japan
Media Factory has began to distribute The Ravages of Time in book form starting from November of 2005, with a fairly good Japanese translation. Upon publisher's request, Chen Mau has redesigned the covers and also added a few colored pages for the Japanese releases.
Newspaper Syndication
Taiwan
Sidestory 1 and 2 were first published in Apple Daily during March of 2006.
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Comparisons
Hong Kong vs. Taiwan vs. Singapore vs. Japan version, by fan 纸片做的叶子 Hong Kong vs. Taiwan collector's edition volume 1
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殘存亦沒路 兵敗如山倒 Crippled and Cornered; rout is like a landslide
Front Inside-jacket
Ravages Foreword Many people don't know the difference between "Records of the Three Kingdoms" and "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". "Records of the Three Kingdoms" is an official history text of the Three Kingdoms period, recording events from the end of East Han Dynasty to the early years of West Jin Dynasty. It is divided into "Book of Wei", "Book of Shu" and "Book of Wu". The author is a historian living during the West Jin period named Chen Shou, who did not trust the authenticity of the historical records that were available at the time. After the completion of Chen Shou's "Records of the Three Kingdoms", many more historical text regarding the Three Kingdoms were found, and Pei Song Zhi of the Southern Dynasty was then ordered to collect famous writings of Wei/Jin/Southern and Northern Dynasties to add notes to "Records of the Three Kingdoms". Consequently future generations would often refer to both of their works as if they are one and the same.
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"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" is a fiction that based its content on events of the Three Kingdoms period; it is not an official history text. The author is Luo Guan Zhong, who lived between the end of Yuan Dynasty and the beginning of Ming Dynasty. The story referenced "Records of the Three Kingdoms" with notes, collected folklores, theater works, unwritten legends, plus the author's own creativity. Since "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" does not distinguish between fact and fiction ("seventy percent are true, thirty percent are false"), and that it contains artistic fabrications, it has been deemed a literary work.
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Ravages Afterword If you have the patience to read the entire "Records of the Three Kingdoms", you will find that many things in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" are false. But if you think Japan's "Sanguogushi" is the real deal, you are wrong. The so-called "Sanguogushi" in Japanese people's minds is actually "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". In fact, there is no Three Kingdoms graphic novel that is based on "Records of the Three Kingdoms"; each author has his/her own perspective to write a version of their own. Please do not mind the crazy adaptations that we artists make; a graphic novel would not be entertaining if it does not exaggerate enough. Although the writing must exaggerate, my General Guan will not fly, Zhang Fei cannot split a mountain with his hand, Cao Cao is not a handsome dude, and Kong Ming cannot do magic; so if you are expecting to see Liu Bei fighting monsters, you might be disappointed. (laugh) Mou Come out! Summoned Beast!
Chapters
Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6
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The Wise When Imperial Han is dying, and warlords are fighting for domination, the Sima clan will profit off of anything and everything in the world!
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The Hegemon I will use human lives to build a city for the people of Xiliang, and to create a new era! The Brave My only goal is to save a man, and to do so I must first infiltrate the Guandong Alliance! The Unhuman I feel that... Xu Lin's killer is already here!
Next on Ravages Lü Bu's massacre!
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殺戮順天意 黑暗成大義 Kill for the will of Heaven; inhumanity for the greater good
Front Inside-jacket
Previously on Ravages Lü Feng Xian is near his victory; Jia Wen He swears to retake Changan
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Ravages Afterword Looking through Chinese war history and you'll find that "duels" don't exist. One-on-one fights are only plot devices.
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The real turning point of a battle depends on the strategists. Win despite bad odds - that is the essence of strategy. I've heard people say Ravages contains some "extreme" - even "exaggerated" - strategies. But compared to today's military plannings, diplomatic negotiations, and political maneuvers... Even if I exaggerate them by a hundred times more, Ravages will still be just a newbie against them. The world is definitely not simple. If everyone could observe carefully and think critically, you will find hundreds of "Zhuge Kong Ming" and thousands of "Sun Zi" amongst the population. Mou Some strategist
Ah! So if I just marry a hundred wives I'll have a thousand grandsons!
"Sunzi Speed-training" parenting
(word-play on the word "Sun Zi", which could also mean "grandson")
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[Next on Ravages] When Cao Cao meets Liu Bei; When Guo Jia meets Zhao Yun... Ravages of Time volume 11 In the flaming summer of August, fight fire with fire
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徐州烽煙起 山林戰幔開 Flame signals light up in Xuzhou; the fog of war dissipates over the forest
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Previously on Ravages With a brilliant plot Jia Xu avenges his Lord; with an ingenious scheme Guo Jia helps Cao Cao
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Ravages Afterword It really is hard to predict readers' preference. If we go by the market standard, The Ravages of Time "should" be a Shounen comic.
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But because of my own stubbornness, the story has gradually turned into... Yet readers' tolerance exceeded the publisher's expectation. Complete opposite, actually. And production has reached a stable growth, even reaching abroad. For a non-mainland-style-comic artist like me, this is certainly encouraging news. At the same time it proves that the readers are not laymen! Mou Ravages's sure-fire pilot: Liaoyuan Huo is Emperor Huang's reincarnation, Sima Yi is Chi You's revitalization, and Lü Bu comes from two thousand years in the future. This will definitely work, hahahaha
Huo, kill me!
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[Next on Ravages] Amongst hundreds of thousands of enemies, I claim heads like fetching things from a bag. There are two people who say this. Autumn of 2003, mountains filled with falling souls!
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血花飄桃紅 闖將誰能擋 Peach red blood flies like flower petal; who can stop the path-breaker?
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Previously on Ravages Guo Jia faces a worthy opponent; Xu Chu battles his father's killer
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Ravages Afterword Having wasted half of my life, I'm only beginning to feel a little competent at the age of thirty. Bad habits have gradually been corrected as time passes, and I now have a better grasp of how to examine
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things. But as a comic artist I still have long long ways to go. Thankfully we feel more insignificant as we get older. Generally as insatiable as I am, there is still a lot of room for growth - made spacious by the feeling of insignificance. Mou Big brother, this guy is talking about us, right?
I don't know. He's always incoherent.
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[Next on Ravages] Clouds scatter in a rush of wind... Here comes a dragon? Or a phoenix? Volume 13 winter of 2003 Dragon enchants the thunder!
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(This is a photograph of a real cosplayer, cosplaying Liaoyuan Huo.)
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天變鳳舞動 風起龍飛翔 Weather turns and the phoenix dances; wind rises and the dragon flies
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Previously on Ravages Zhang Fei stops an army with his lance; Dian Wei breaks a path by himself
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Ravages Afterword Whether it was for coloring the cover illustration or to add the halftones within the stories, computer has always played an important role in the making of The Ravages of Time. Even though I sometimes miss the days when I paint by hand or work with the halftone cells using an art knife, my head hurts when I remember how much more I have to deal with after work (the author hates trouble). Now you might think I'm good with computers, but actually my computer knowledge is very limited. I use Photoshop for the halftone; I draw the cover art using Wacom tablet's bundled software Painter Classic (Painter's basic version); and even my tablet is not the professional type, but the cheapest and the smallest kind. That's because the professional type is too big to work with. Although my hardware/software combo is fairly average, it can be quite effective if I use them well. PS: Thanks to A-King's cosplay that makes Zhao Yun on the cover so handsome. Mou Zhao Yun's actual appearance
Chen Mou Mou Mou Mou... Thank thank thank thank thank...
I see nothing, I see nothing.
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Chapter 102 Chapter 103 Chapter 104 Chapter 105 Chapter 106 Chapter 107 Chapter 108 Chapter 109
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[Next on Ravages] When Chen Gong becomes Lü Bu's brain; when Lü Bu focuses his energy on the battlefield...
Spring of 2004, please watch The Invincible God of War!
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(This is rumored to be a photo-manipulation of a certain celebrity's photo.)
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天地任踐踏 狂傲是神人 Walk on lives; haughty like a god
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Ravages Afterword No one lives a smooth-sailing life. Wisdom comes from experience; we grow from our failures. The more you fail, the more you will learn... (These old adage are too much for me to continue.) People of today seem to understand these principles. Yet it's one thing to understand and quite another to want to learn. The harder the fall, the greater the man who will learn to stand up again from it. ...I just want to say, Cao Cao is here! Mou That Chen...
My Lord, let's deal with Lü Bu first!
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[Next on Ravages] Great Wisdom prepares diligently Great Bravery leads by example Great Foolishness makes an anti-hero The Way of Great Learning...
For good? For evil? Volume 15 . Golden sun shines on the hegemon!
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治世之明主 亂世之梟雄 An able ruler in peacetimes; an anti-hero in wartimes
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Previously on Ravages Cao Cao loses the Puyang invasion; Handicapped Warriors barely win against the God of War
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Ravages Afterword With no understanding of the Lord's intentions or the big picture, soldiers are forced to go into battle. Knowing how incompetent the commander is or that the battlefield is dangerous, soldiers still have to
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step up to the plate. ...That is the destiny of low-class people. There is no other choice. Once you rise above your class, your life will last a bit longer. The higher your status, the more steps back you can take on the battlefield. Heroes become cowards. Rulers become tyrants. Tread on the lives of others to get closer to one's own ideals - toward fame and fortune... Along the way he will see history and waves after waves of nameless heroes. Mou Finally there is someone who understands us soldiers.
So what? That heartless man draws battle scenes to make a living!
Ps. My assistant A-Tang is going to self-publish a romance comic (title yet to be decided upon), and his penname will be "Taku". It's coming out soon. Please support him.
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[Next on Ravages] A tiger on the east has matured. Little Conqueror Volume 16, Respectfully Yours!
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運籌如虎踞 決策似鷹揚 Make plans like a crouching tiger; make decisions like an eagle lifting off
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Previously on Ravages Years of preparation is Zhang Liang's plan; the exemplar in an army is no other than E Lai
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Ravages Afterword Many creators' inspiration often comes from music, and I'm the same way. Listening to music allows one to nurture the mood and helps one enter a state of clarity.
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There is a type of music that I grew up with, which is heavy metal. (now it has branched off to many types) I'm ashamed to have such "weird preference" when I love Chinese culture so much... Most people find it hard on the ears, but I'm used to it. In the afternoon it helps me stay awake; at night it helps me get to sleep. And now I might as well let you in on a secret: The inspiration for The Ravages of Time comes from a song written twenty years ago - Fight Fire With Fire! Mou God awful! Just like the story of Ravages~ editorial staff
Chen Mou's nostalgic music collection
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[Next on Ravages] Is the way of vassals straight or crooked? Is the path of commanders uplifting or frustrating? Is the plan of business to buy or merge?
Volume 17 Choose one and see it play out!
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山倒如兵敗 沒路亦殘存 A landslide is like a rout; barely alive at the end of the road
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Previously on Ravages Sun Bo Fu wages war in the east; Yuan Gong Lu secretly targets the throne
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Ravages Afterword Sometimes a man could get to high places without any effort. Sometimes a man would forever be overlooked no matter how talented he is.
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Had it not been the smart ruler Liu Bei, who would have expected Huang Zhong to live out his old age so gloriously? War promoted many famous people, but it also buried many talented ones. The nameless Advisor in this volume depicts that era. Mou Readers like me, Mou, don't... don't let me die.
I don't want to either, but it's to make my point above.
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[Next on Ravages] If history wants you to live like this? Then you should keep on living.
Volume 18 Live a better life!
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英雄情黯別 猛虎下江東 Heroes solemnly depart; fearsome tiger heads east
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Previously on Ravages Sun clan's beloved warrior passes on; Yuan clan's loyal vassal dies without a name
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Ravages Afterword I love to watch movies the most besides playing games. And besides good films, I love to watch B-grade sci-fi and horror flicks the most.
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I even set down five rules for these types... 1. The car takes a long time to start when one is on the run. 2. Female characters wear sexy cloths for no apparent reason. 3. The least likely suspect is the culprit. 4. The bad guy may be walking very slowly, but he will still catch up to you. 5. At the end the bad guy is actually not dead, and he is laughing sinisterly... If a movie matches all five aforementioned rules, then it will be a "famous flick" for a crap-film-collector like me. Mou Ravages
This book is no better! Crap crap crap...
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[Next on Ravages] If everything is as clear as black and white, how come we can never reach the Truth?
Volume 19 Onto the path of ironies!
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漢室天數盡 潛龍怒火燃 Imperial Han is doomed; latent dragon is enraged
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Previously on Ravages Tiger of the east breaks through the cage; Fire on the plain extinguishes in the rain
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Ravages Afterword Take command when the time is right - control the populous - by whatever means necessary. The cause can be vague, while the result is the important thing.
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Successful conquerors in the past all understood this principle: "For the good of the people" is the slogan, but the goal is to benefit himself. Why do emperors always enjoy their fame and fortune after taking over the world? Why do they only pass down the rule to their descendants? Why do people still want to revolt during peacetimes? It is all because the world is obtained through conquest. As for who looks good or bad, that is up to the victor and his creative historians. Mou In 20xx, the last remaining reader finally understands the Truth to Ravages...
Ravages volume 5000
Battle of Guandu, win or lose; only 500,000 yuan
"For the benefit of the reader" is the slogan, but the goal is to con them for money.
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[Next on Ravages] Heaven remains the same, and principles remain the same. Who is favored by Heaven in ages of romantic legends? Volume 20 A life favored by Heaven
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赤兔踏天風 畫戟射秋水 Redhare gallops in the wind; halberd reflects in limpid eyes
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Perviously on Ravages Dong Zhuo stirs the capital and prompts an angry Guandong Alliance to retaliate; Handicapped Warriors carry out Zhong Da's deadly schemes
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Ravages Afterword From the turmoils of the Yellow Turban rebellion to the time when Sima clan changed rulership to Jin Dynasty, over seventy percent of China's population had died. There has never been a bloodier time than
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the Three Kingdoms. This cruel war created many heroes. A well-planned strategy can kill people miles away; a mighty warrior can hold off a swarm of troops. These legendary tales won over many generations of readers. But in some respect, a hero is also a killer. Insignificant soldiers are merely following orders on the battlefield; who can guarantee that they are bad people? History tells us that there have always been a lot more good people killed than bad people! And what can we do now? Should we continue to admire our "heroes"? Or to tell those dying soldiers to accept their fate...? Mou Alliance of the Wicked
The nice guy who took countless lives!!
The gentleman who do all the evil things!!
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Lowly mistress in a city of turmoil Xiao Meng's aim is getting more impressive, but his situation is also getting more dangerous. Staring at the backside of that servant, I suddenly feel a little touched... Archenemies meet for the first time If I'm not mistaken, the title of Crouching Dragon will be yours! Oh my, so there is someone who thinks like me? Fight a deadly trap with wit I can destroy the Redhare cavalry without suffering casualty... The title of Crouching Dragon is easily mine for the taking!
Next on Ravages Dong Zhuo invites you to meet at the city's gate!
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孫策智勇冠 天意屬周郎 Sun Ce is intelligent and powerful; heaven favors gentleman Zhou
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Previously on Ravages Cao Meng De sends an escort to save the Emperor; Lü Feng Xian schemes for Xuzhou
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Ravages Afterword Without knowing it, Ravages has reached its twentieth volume. It may have set a record for this popular binding style of comic books.
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Every time I go to a bookstore and see my work having a place among the sea of Japanese manga I would feel quite satisfied, shamelessly speaking. This year I'm most thrilled by the news of Ravages entering the Japanese market. This year I'm most amused by a comment from a Japanese reader: "It's really refreshing to see a foreigner draw Three Kingdoms story." ...I laughed for a long time. Mou And an even more amusing thing this year is...
"Chen Mou" in Japanese sounds like a certain body part...
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[Next on Ravages]
As heroes they sympathize with each other instantly.
Volume 21 Both for the people
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矢志全忠義 神亭戰雄師 Pledge for loyalty; fight an army at Shenting
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Previously on Ravages Zhou Yu distracts the enemy with ingenuous schemes; Sun Ce takes the Eastern Region with ease
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Ravages Afterword From zero to hero, a hegemon needs more than just strength; he needs a philosophy to win the confidence of his followers.
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How a philosophy attracts people depends on what each person values. From Dong Zhuo to the Yuan clan, and now Sun Ce, each of them holds a view that they believe is correct; and whether they rule or not is up to the will of their supporters. After all, there is no good or evil when it comes to war between states; only how much they believe in their view. This has never changed. Mou In 20XX, Chen X rules the political scene with the most considerate policies toward the populace, and he is supported by many...
Reap Without Sowing
Wealth And Fame Forever
I'm The Hottest
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Frenzy depicts this era.
Volume 22 Showdown At Xuzhou
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詭計尋共識 殺聲喚忠魂 Find common ground beneath trickery; wake loyal souls with battle cries
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Previously on Ravages Battle of Shenting frightened even the gods; Sun Ce showed his might in the Eastern Region
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Ravages Afterword In these past months, a few things always make me tremble with fear... One, I partook an important event of life.
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Two, I continue to discover sophisticated readers of Ravages. Three, the very moving book signing event in Taipei. Four, I drew Side-stories of Ravages for a major Taiwan newspaper. Five, I heard there will be an even bigger project to take on. Six, the constant cease of publication angered a lot of readers. Mou A great number of people attended Chen Mou's book signing event, making headlines.
Mou's Book Signing
I want a refund, you stupid comic artist!
So you showed up, get him!
You hit the wrong guy, that's Gu De...
(Gu De Zhao, or Vincent Kok, is a Hong Kong actor who sort of resembles Chen Mou; as seen in God of Cookery)
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Chapter 175 Chapter 176 Chapter 177 Chapter 178 Chapter 179 Chapter 180 Chapter 181 Chapter 182
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Facing a gorgeous flower, but it is a rose with thorns.
Recalls a promise, takes a life, begins a journey of no return.
Volume 23
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Brave Souls Lost For Lust
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鳳雛投戰火 宛城喪惡來 Phoenix joins the flame of war; E Lai dies at Wan
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Previously on Ravages Zhang Yi De lures in the target; Lü Feng Xian dresses for the party
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Ravages Afterword Play countless toys in the room; read countless comics on the shelve;
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enjoy the excitement of video games; lose oneself in the virtual world on the web; fantasizes about the perfect female like in anime and manga; preserving the childhood innocence that adults have lost; get away from all the tricks people play on each other... Who wouldn't be envious of a life like that? When one puts oneself in his shoes, life as a Densha Otaku is actually a wonderful thing. Mou 999 Galaxy Express Ticket
I took the wrong train and ended up working like a machine
Ps. I heard that the Hong Kong Rock band "Qiu Hong" is about to produce an album. I can't wait!
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Chapter 183 Chapter 184 Chapter 185 Chapter 186 Chapter 187 Chapter 188 Chapter 189 Chapter 190
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And then hell is unleashed...
Home is no more; all is lost - to someone else.
Volume 24 Transformation of The Prestigious Family
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殺陣無窮盡 笑話說不完 Enemy after enemy; joke after joke
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Previously on Ravages Pang Tong deploys adaptive strategem; Cao Cao suffers painful defeat at Yushui Pass
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Ravages Afterword If you ask me where in Hong Kong I like the most, I have to say it's the gallery at Tsim Sha Tsui Cultural Center.
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Ever since I don't know when, it's been the place for my inspirations. I like to sit on the long bench there alone, listening to the stories of the various items, looking at the works of masters, and suddenly ideas would surge through my mind. Another day well-spent. I feel insignificant, but motivated. Mou It must be a great place to sleep.
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Chapter 191 Chapter 192 Chapter 193 Chapter 194 Chapter 195 Chapter 196 Chapter 197 Chapter 198
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That day Cao Cao, without a care in the world, laughed out loud.
He glanced back and saw a wolf.
Volume 25 Wolf Glance, Wolf Tear
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家毀堪傷仇 志決成大業 Enduring ruins and pain; forging a will toward greatness
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Previously on Ravages Pang Tong unifies scattered forces to fight Cao Cao; Xu Ding soaks the Sima clan in blood
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Ravages Afterword Nothing has changed. A year has passed, and the same happened in the story. Very slow. Many of my planned plotlines haven't been used while new ideas keep coming.
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Readers have waited until their necks are stiff, yet I'm still taking it easy. The story has finally entered a new chapter. During the Moon Festival of last year I drew a colored picture, which was meant to coincide with the happenings of this volume. I thought it could have been used earlier... but progress was indeed slow. Mou Next chapter deals with Lü...
Lü Bu: Slower.
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Chapter 199 Chapter 200 Chapter 201 Chapter 202 Chapter 203 Chapter 204 Chapter 205 Chapter 206
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Take a life when the time is right.
Through somber years, casually walking toward domination.
Volume 26 A New Page
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(In context of recent events in the story, Liu Bei symbolizes Liu Bang, whereas Lü Bu symbolizes Xiang Yu.)
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勇蹟留青史 褒貶由誰定 History will remember the brave ventures; who is to decide whether they are praiseworthy or condemnable
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Previously On Ravages Sima Yi's family is in ruins; in tears, Liaoyuan Huo bids Handicapped Warriors farewell
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Ravages Afterword As a child I learned in history class that the ancient Chinese suffered through all kinds of foreign oppressions. Now that I'm older I tend to read deeper into things. And turns out those foreign people were oppressed by us so much that they had to fight back. Invasions became expeditions; only historians would write such lies. War is a misfortune, and those who write history were merely pawns on their own side. Even modern history is all over the place, let alone ancient history. I always feel that history is not to be trusted - It all starts with a fart, and it all ends with shit, while human lives are like toilet paper. Mou Shit-ory (or Shit-story) of China
(the hanzi 史 "history" being covered by the dropping is pronounced in the same way as the hanzi 屎 "shit")
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Chapter 207 Chapter 208 Chapter 209 Chapter 210 Chapter 211 Chapter 212 Chapter 213 Chapter 214
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Through thick and thin, together we send Lü Bu on his way.
Volume 27 War, God of War!
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亂世成神聖 命運現玄機 Becoming legends in the age of chaos; revealing the mysterious ways of fate
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Previously On Ravages Uprooting mountains, displaying the might of a conqueror; Gao-zu appears with the surge of wind
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Ravages Afterword The story should come first for a normal comic. But when a Three Kingdoms fan tells a story, common sense tends to get thrown aside. Whenever I'm drawing certain characters my thoughts would be influenced by their spectacular tales,
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making me unable to stop my pen. Spectacular defines the story of Three Kingdoms. Every chapter engrosses you; every achievement worthy of recollection; every character demanding respect! The plot is advancing slower only because of my love for it. Sometimes I could care less who the main character is. Mou No wonder nobody is coming after me...
This author is so irresponsible!
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Chapter 215 Chapter 216 Chapter 217 Chapter 218 Chapter 219 Chapter 220 Chapter 221 Chapter 222
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[Next on Ravages] Charging through enemy lines; unstoppable; check out Lü Bu's number one vanguard
Volume 28 Gao Shun the Desperado
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亡命破連營 狂怒吞万軍 Audaciously takes down battalions; ferocity gulps down armies
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Previously On Ravages Lü Bu leads battle against tens of thousands; Liu Bei suffers and gains insight
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Ravages Afterword Please stop saying that Chinese are diligent, because we are too poor. Please stop building casinos, because the stock market has much more "gusto". Please stop making Wuxia movies, because there is so much vengeance killing in gangster stories.
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Please don't believe movie stars who tell you to do well in school, because on another show they will talk about how mischievous they were back in school. Please don't emulate their hard work, because we lack their inborn gift. Please don't say that the movie industry is sagging, since it's only because crappy films lost steam. Please don't condemn Americanism in movies, because they have the means in reality. Please don't tell me to vote, because I never really know those people. Mou Recently I like to listen to a band called "Zhu Ling Ling"; their music is good, and the lyrics are even more interesting
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Chapter 223 Chapter 224 Chapter 225 Chapter 226 Chapter 227 Chapter 228 Chapter 229 Chapter 230
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[Next on Ravages] Drums start - as the genius schemer plays sacrificial strategy again
Volume 29 An elder takes on four lads
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父女破絕路 單騎闖千関 Father and daughter defies a fated end; lone rider breaks through a thousand passes
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Ravages Afterword Every day I come home after work to dinner, then work a little more. After that I watch some television, and also turn on Xbox360 - enjoying a little Next Generation online gaming fun. I am a fan of war games, especially those with realistic counter-terrorism themes, though recently my
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wife has joined the battlefield. She plays PS3's Warhawk and she's pretty good. And so the two playful brats end a day amidst gunfire. Mou DIE DIE DIE~ (PS series)
KILL KILL KILL~ (XBOX series)
Next Gen online PvP gaming takes place at home. Funny.
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[Next on Ravages] The end of the God of War Volume 30 Lü Bu's last move
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談笑換星斗 決算亂乾坤 Moving the stars with words; stirring destinies with schemes
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Perviously on Ravages Allied forces come to the rescue; Luoyang is plunged in chaos
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Ravages Afterword Nowadays we live in a time of technological warfare; casually drop something from the plane and countless lives will be taken. The traditional way of deployment and delegation now seems rather unimportant.
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But wars have heavy costs. Fighting a war takes astronomical amount of money, not to mention that human lives are priceless. Thus military strategists are necessary. They use brains to fight, reducing the cost through a variety of methods, and repressing people's competing nature. Forcing the enemy to surrender without a fight is the best strategy in warfare, and the most brilliant kind. Even though readers (including me) like stories that involve fighting, I hope you all wouldn't be bored to death by the battles of wits in these recent chapters! Mou KILL
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Next on Ravages Unbeatable versus Invincible Handicapped Warriors versus Lü Bu Lü Bu's halberd, Zhang Lei's single-hoof-blade, Guo Ang's thousand-jin-hammer, Xiao Meng's dream-shattering-arrow, Liaoyuan Huo's ???
Volume 4 of Great Exigency Preorder, December of this Winter
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陣陷魂不滅 劍圈盡忠義 The formation breaks but the spirit lives on; marks a sword's range to prove loyalty
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Previously On Ravages A genius presents a scheme to siege Xia Pi; who will take the credit for Lü Bu's capture
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preconceptions whether we felt it to be false or not. We are prejudiced based on first impression. Sometimes we unconsciously become subjective, and even when the truth is presented to us later, we continue to see something through a tainted lens, too lazy to be clever for once. If it is already this bad now, I can't imagine the state in the past, when information technology was so backward. People doing stupid stupid things for a despot just because of some rumor - how sad is that! Mou General-in-Chief who Conquers the West, Herr Hitler, a real hero who has killed countless enemies for our country~
This demon would have been a hero of the people if he was born in the ancient past.
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[Next on Ravages] Please cut into my body and mark me with the scar. Remember that I am Lü Bu. Volume 31 White Gate Tower
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亂城縛虎險 危樓引箭凶 Roping a tiger in the chaotic city is risky; the corroded tower draws out a threatening arrow
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Previously On Ravages Invincible God of War battles a crowd of Generals; Charging Vanguard raids the Cao camp
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Ravages Afterword I remember when I first entered the manhua industry - a time when it was at the peak of its game, when many manhua artists were interviewed, including me.
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I like to stay low-profile, but due to life's circumstances I had no choice but to show my face to the world. Sometimes I would get strange stares from people on the street, which made me uncomfortable all over. I was paranoid for years. In these recent years I have made some achievements. The media would like to pay some attention to me, but I tried to avoid them whenever I could. Unfortunately I do get caught once in a while, and knowing that I haven't progressed much over the years made me rather nervous. I gave myself the pen-name "Chen Mou" because I'm content with being "mou" - just "someone". To my long-term supporters in the media, please forgive me; I'm avoiding you but not out of disrespect. Mou Isn't that...
No, I am Gu De Chao!
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[Next on Ravages] Then the caged animal was sent to the slaughtering ground. Some accepted death calmly; some struggled to the end; some wagged their tail for mercy. Volume 32 Each To His Own Fate
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白門身死日 英雄何處去 On the day of execution at White Gate Tower, whereto goes the hero
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Previously On Ravages Loyal warrior chose death over submission; Handicapped Warrior gave his life for vengeance
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Ravages Afterword "Grand Progenitor... then ordered Lü Bu's execution by strangulation... and sent his head to the capital." This is a segment from "The Record of Three Kingdoms".
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Ever since I started writing and drawing Ravages my mind has been plotting Lü Bu's end. Finally I fulfilled my promise while simultaneously breaking the record of the longest story arc ever created in the history of comics. I have killed him twice from Unhuman to Ravages. And it also pained me twice. Mou
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[Next on Ravages] Eight Geniuses in heaven, Eight Eccentrics on earth Only five Eccentrics remain. And one of them is going to kill Sun Ce. Volume 33 Strange and Stranger
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仙道起新亂 兄弟靖江東 Celestial cult stirs new trouble; brothers pacify the Eastern region
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Ravages Afterword Maybe I have seen too many B grade Horror films, so to avoid feeling indifferent, I developed a new way to watch them. Believe it or not, as long as the film is unsophisticated, I can figure out the ending just from the opening
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scene; and I can predict all the setup that were meant to frighten the viewers. My accuracy is over 90 percent. Lame, isn't it... Mou Die! Die!
Sir, please leave~
I only recently realized why I like foreign horror films. It might be because of the heavy metal music that plays during the ending credits~
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[Next on Ravages] The Zhao banner flutters, the Fire burns. The Undefeatable General takes to the sky. I think... his era is about to begin. Volume 34 Zhao Zi Long of Changshan
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前遇驚天火 後見萬人敵 Shocking fire in front; one-man army behind
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Previously On Ravages Bo Fu bravely defeats Yan Bai Hu; Zhong Mou brilliantly takes the city of Kuaiji
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Ravages Afterword When I pass by book stands sometimes the magazine headlines do startle me. Even when I find out later that some of the stories are incomplete or false, I still can't help but feel my original prejudice about the victims.
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In ancient times if the emperor wants to attack another kingdom, he only has to start rumors at the civilian level that slander the target, fostering a willingness to fight among the masses. This tactic was a must prior to military engagement. In modern days we already have America's invasion of Iraq based on the irrational argument that the latter has nuclear weapons. Things were even worse back when information technology was underdeveloped. When there was no method of verification, no wonder starting a war was so easy in the past. Mou Rapist X somebody ("Mou") is now with the police...
An idiot who suffers from Persecutory Delusions.
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[Next on Ravages] And then the world appears vast. His heaven and earth are filled with blood.
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帝國夢崩碎 力拓霸王邦 The dream of empire shatters; forcefully forging the Conqueror's nation
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Previously On Ravages A carnage over the mass grave; a swordplay in the burial mount
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Ravages Afterword I often receive severe scolding from readers on the web whenever I miss the deadline for a new release. This is unforgivable for a comic artist who has a responsibility toward the readers. I have done my best, but my ability has limits. So I can only do my best.
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The writing of Ravages has been going on for a little over eight years, while the history in the story has gone over eight years as well. If we calculate based on this speed, my son will be drawing Red Cliff, and my grandson will be drawing Wuzhang Plains. Spanning many decades - this shall become the most money-swindling comic in Chinese history. Mou Son, grandson~ Look, I have already paved the way for your future~
Grandad, people have stopped reading it a long time ago.
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[Next on Ravages] The God of War is killed (after) Xiapi is flooded; a Conqueror is born (when) the waves crashed onto Shaxian Volume 36: A Legend That Shocked The World
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見大地虎躍 聞九天鸖鳴 You see a tiger pounces on the earth; you hear the cranes sing in the sky
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Previously On Ravages The Zhongjia Emperor dies in Jiangting; Little Conqueror wages war on Jiangxia
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Ravages Afterword I remember when I first delved into Three Kingdoms in middle school, I played KOEI's Three Kingdoms game (when the screen was still just black and white) and read hundreds of books on this subject. But I never thought that I would one day join the ranks.
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After the death of Lü Bu there are still two major campaigns I want to write. The first one is the "Battle of Guandu." This two year campaign gave rise to the anti-hero Cao Cao, and it also tests my script-writing ability. Today I will be drawing it instead of playing (the game). It's still in black and white. There are also over a hundred in print if you count the different language versions. The excitement I feel about being a part of this (franchise) is no less than back when I first got a taste of the legend. Mou
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[Next on Ravages] The Fourth Genius returns; defeats Zhang Fei; pursues Liu Bei. Xuzhou falls and Guan Yu surrenders! Volume 37 Brothers Separated
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忠義昭日月 超凡成武聖 A Loyalty as clear as day; a transcendence from ordinary to the Warrior Saint
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Previously On Ravages Sun Bo Fu defeats Huang Zu; Cao Meng De executes Dong Cheng
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Ravages Afterword Now that we're about to enter 2010, it's time to do a little summary. It appears that I almost did nothing else besides work. My head is filled to the rim with storylines, and I continue to work after I come home.
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By midnight I fiddle around with the TV remote like I have Alzheimer's. It has been a long while since I last went to see a movie, or even had a drink. I don't even have the normal break time like regular 40-hour-week-workers. I also forgot about common sense (with regard to daily routines). I have regretted becoming a comic artist ever since the first year I started. And I will continue to regret it, haha! Mou Mr. Robinson, time to hand in your pages ~ ~
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[Next on Ravages] One scheme, (for) one battle One life, (for) one world
Volume 38 An Insane Battle
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跨江射神矢 逐鹿大中原 Crossing the river to shoot for power; preying on deers like a hunt for the world
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Previously On Ravages Cao Cao sends an attack force to Xuzhou; Sun Ce plots an ambush on the capital
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Ravages Afterword Throughout the ages, mankind has always lived with some kind of belief system. The rulers of every dynasty must do a song and dance with various religion. This persists even to this modern day.
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Terrorism or Martyrdom, both have their standards. Not even civilization could resolve the conflicts. Religion is not to blame, because the culprits are hatred and selfish motives. It's really sad that they use faith as a weapon, forgetting that the core values are love and kindness. (This sure sounds like the lyrics to some second-rate underground/indie band. Haha!) Mou Dear God, please keep Three Kingdoms a mainstream topic, and make it so that nobody rips me a new one no matter how much I re-write the legend. And please grant me Infinite Renbu!
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[Next on Ravages] The Battle of Guandu Volume 39 A Torrent of Flesh And Blood
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官渡戰幔燃 霸王燈盡枯 The curtain of war ignites in Guandu; the flame withers on the Conqueror's (oil)lamp
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Previously On Ravages The fearless Conqueror shocks the world; the Warrior Saint and his superior stead rock the heaven
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Ravages Afterword The Ravages franchise is finally able to introduce a novel at this year's Book Show/Convention. It is named by me and penned by Wang Yi Xing ("Wong Yi Hing"), a famous writer. It's not the type of work that simply "moves text from one place to another" (???). Instead, it stemmed
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from a reader's deep analysis/understanding of the source, and it evolved into an original novel (that serves as a side story). You can see for yourself whether or not this "rough historical novel" - when given to a writer that's capable of creating a river in the literary desert - could (possibly) start to smell like lotus leaves and even make spoiled meat have fragrance; just like how "Yi De" can be a meticulous brute. Mou One day, Uncle Sunny tells Zhang Fei: Wang __ Xing jumped into the river...
Mm... mm... that's deep.
This novel accommodates the skill of the original author.
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[Next on Ravages] The clouds dissipate, the sky clears, and the (scorching) sun burns like a sword! The singing of cranes from the marsh can be heard across the sky!
Volume 40 Yuan Fang Spreads His Wings
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征袍透甲紅 誰敢與爭鋒 War cloak drenched in blood; who dares to come forth
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Previously on Ravages Scripture tapestry hides the scheme; Lü Bu the God of War reveals his true self
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A ruler makes his way with ability, charm, and boldness. Everyone has his own road and a determined direction. But there are more than one ruler, and the same for direction. When many powerful men approach the same stop, Yuan Shao would avoid the others, Dong Zhuo would march on with no regard for others, Cao Cao would get rid of the others, Sun Quan would let others go first, and Liu Bei would beckon others to follow... In order to reach their destination they would each use their own methods, by whatever means necessary. And yet what is at the end of that road? I'm sure it cannot be explained with just a few sentences. Because people are subjective, and the human heart is unpredictable. That is the silly point of The Ravages of Time. Mou Next chapter is Autumn Wind of Wuzhang Plain; the author's heart is really unpredictable...
Blame the author's ignorance.
Prime Minister!!!
The climax of the story~
But there are still over four hundred characters who haven't made their debut!
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[Next on Ravages] A man of revolution? A man of ambition? Anti-hero of this world? Heaven is dead, the powerful shall rule. Whoever can save the people from the war can rule over them!
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Peach garden oath? The final victor?
Spring of 2002, the Ruler Watches Over The World!
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追逐如飄風 擊刺若雷電 Pursue like a whirlwind; attack like thunder and lightning
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Ravages Afterword Recently some readers have asked why there hasn't been any cool fight styles during battle, that they're just clashing using brute-force? Frankly, I had intended to portray it this way.
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Based on historical records, the courageous warriors mentioned in The Records of Three Kingdoms have always won through strength. That's why there isn't much fluff, though the gore remains on the ruthless battlefield. The focus is on the people. This isn't a mainstream fighting comic - no flying, no training, and not about weapons. That's what Ravages readers insist on. Mou Sir! Sales have plummeted!
Change! Genderbend everyone! Magic-fy the advisors! Exposure! Saint Seiya style "Clothes"! BoyLove! Do it all!
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[Next on Ravages] On the surface, anti-hero and rebelling vassals duke it out at Guandu. ("above ground...") Below the surface, someone with a wolf's head-turn schemes for power while another knows no fear! ("below ground...")
Volume 41, Coordinated Operation From Above and Below
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官渡勝算握 河北傲狼噬 Victory at Guandu within grasp; proud wolf at Hebei devours
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Previously On Ravages Zhang Liao's raid finishes Wen Chou; Yuan Fang's ingenious formation defeats Guo Jia
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Ravages Afterword The older I get, the pickier I become. (actually it's the narrowing of the mind) This describes how frequently (or infrequently) I read comics these days.
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Even though the company I work at has thousands upon thousands of comics free for me to read, I'll either think the story is too childish, or feel there is too much text. (not unlike Ravages, one might argue) Shonen (blood-stirring), kawaii, or harem type comics are, frankly, sore spots for us folgeys. Fortunately there are still rare gems outside of the mainstream, such as "Suicide Island" and "Vinland Saga". Perhaps readers who're living in retirement homes like me would be interested! Mou You sure own a lot of comics, gramps~
And it's just one series... That old-as-dirt-SOB still hasn't gotten to the ending...
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[Next on Ravages] Sharing common ground - fight the enemy with their enemy. The crane soars through the gate of heaven; the phoenix takes flight at dawn
Volume 42, Burning Wuchao
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一矢射三雕 五命換真相 One shot for three eagles; five lives for the truth
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Previously On Ravages Jia Xu reveals his deceitful military oath; Yuan Fang masterminds a fake collusion
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Ravages Afterword In the natural world, a near-death elephant would go away silently to a place to die, called an elephant graveyard. In the comics world, there is a drawer in my work desk
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that would occasionally serve as that silent deathbed for little cockroaches. It is astonishing how many corpses there are, and no amount of effort on my part could stop these "sirs" from making that drawer their unnamed mass grave. Since there's nothing I can do, I've resigned to fate, or let it be Fengshui... Perhaps it is a magical desk with mystical powers. And one day the British Museum will purchase it at a high price. Mou How long ago was your last spring cleaning?
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[Next on Ravages] Cao Cao, an anti-hero and the biggest proponent of Master Sun's Art of War. Yuan Fang, a genius who holds the most contempt for Master Sun's Art of War. The two most powerful methods of war in the Three Kingdoms period. Meng De's methods of war versus Feng Hou's Eight-Unit Formation Witness the the epic final battle of Guandu! Volume 43 The Surprise That Laid in Wait for A Thousand Days.
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兵法陣中變 奇謀局外生 Methods of war change within the formation; surprising tactics are devised outside the game
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Previously On Ravages Gushi's fire to engulf Cao Cao, Wuchao's fire to finish Yuan Shao
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Ravages Afterword When I was a child adults represented authority and wisdom. When my child was born I thought I'd be promoted to an almighty age for unquestioned respect. But I either make the kid cry, or cause him to be frustrating.
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To him, I'm not authoritative, nor dependable. Frankly it's really difficult for a father with a schoolboy's heart to deal with children. I have no skill for anything anymore, except the reflex to avoid "monkey see monkey do"... Mou The picture of a cheap father. (???)
Father, I have been raised by the country, and now I have returned from abroad to care for your old age.
That's good.
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[Next on Ravages] The End (of) Yuan Fang Volume 44 The Collapse of the Northern Territories
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長埋鶴花魂 驚聞伏龍吟 With the proper burial of the souls of crane and flower, suddenly the sound of a crouching dragon can be heard
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Previously On Ravages Yuan Fang displayed his tactical genius at Guandu; Feng Hou's Grasp of Miracles shocked the world
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Ravages Afterword I've been insanely busy for these past two months. First I was deadlining on the volume release, and then it was the novel (mostly it tortures Wang Yi Xing).
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After completing one task I realized it was only the tip of the iceberg. Now that the book is about to be released, there are still tons of work left to do. For all these years I'm finally beginning to understand why being able to write and draw might not be such a strength. I gotta take care of everything. How stupid is that! As brilliant as Zhuge Liang was, even he would collapse. Let alone a cobbler like me... Mou Overtime on Sunday? That's scary amount of work.
No, my child at home is scarier.
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[Next on Ravages] After which Guo Jia led the army into Hebei and was met with little or no resistance. Though behind him, two arrows are ready to fire at a moment's notice.
Volume 45 Uniting The Yuan Clan
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國亂見忠臣 狭道尋大義 We find real Loyalists in time of turmoil; we seek righteousness through a narrow path
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Previously On Ravages Water Mirror's First Genius falls to assassin; the bubble of Yuan clan's world domination bursts into nothingness
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Ravages Afterword My son's name contains the hanzi 溥. Hundreds of people have spoken that name since his birth, but only two people knew its pronunciation as "pǔ" instead of "bó".
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At first I tried correcting them, but eventually I stopped bothering. I regarded it as a literacy test for the speaker. For this volume we got ourselves a genius illustrator named Michael CTY. He's an illustrator for MMORPG. This time he painted a gorgeous book protector for the readers. The classical western painterly style has long been an inspiration, and I can't take my hands off of it (making the book protector cost more money, hence the price increase; just this once; Hong Kong version only). Mou I moved to a new office, but those roaches just won't leave my desk alone...
British Museum, hurry and make the purchase!
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[Next on Ravages] Or maybe he is getting used to the fact that, one by one, his beloved students are going to leave him.
Volume 46 The crow returns nurturing to its parents
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運籌傾樑棟 決策冠群英 The pillar bends to the weight of calculation; decisive plans top all great minds
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Ravages Afterword I've always loved theme parks, and I especially recall the good times at Kai Tak and Lai Chi Kok (which were old Hong Kong theme parks that did not survive the test of time). As a kid I'd go as soon as I have money.
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When I was in college, I even begged my parents to let me study in the US, which was actually an opportunity for me to play at the various theme parks in Florida. While I was dating my current wife, she too, got sick and tired of going to "Sea World" and complained that I was boring. Fortunately for me, the birth of my son meant I could use the excuse that he likes to go. Yes, I am that childish... Mou Let's go!
So boring.
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[Next on Ravages] RED CLIFF Volume 47 The Three Visitations
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鳳蕭聲動地 龍鼓聲震天 The melody of the Phoenix flute moves the earth; the sound of the Dragon drum shakes the heavens
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hurrying home to "play til he drop". As I watched this unkempt but excited "Otaku", I couldn't help but be envious of him, feeling a surge of happy childhood memories that were supposedly forgotten. At that moment I almost wanted to high-five the guy and hop around with him hand-in-hand. In the end, my gaze followed him off the bus, until my childlike innocence disappeared into the masses. Mou
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[Next on Ravages] The bundle of flesh held by Zhao Zi Long is no longer a pawn nor an order.
Traversing through tens of thousands, and carrying a heavy burden- Since the times of Lü Bu, he has become A God to the God of War
Volume 48 The Changban Slope
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踏千軍萬馬 攜千斤重擔 Galloping through an army; carrying a heavy burden
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Previously On Ravages Kong Ming presents his Long Zhong stratagem; Xuan De finds a Genius in Jingzhou
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Ravages Afterword Long ago when people sought nothing but profit, a Machiavellian man like Liu Da turned a beggar boy into Liaoyuan Huo. He never expected, however, that fate would make it a step toward the boy becoming Zhao Yun.
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Liu Da lived in an era when humanity was twisted. He failed because he did not package himself within the slippery disguise of benevolence and righteousness. The beggar boy's metamorphosis then added insult to his injury. There's no greater resentment than toward the person whom you held in contempt but somehow found their right path. The more your jealousy grows, the more contempt you feel for them. And you become more defensive, appearing even more inferior... That's how we are as humans. Today's political arena is no different. Mou You're the most human of all my characters, boss.
Haha, this year's Oscars...
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Chapter 381 Chapter 382 Chapter 383 Chapter 384 Chapter 385 Chapter 386 Chapter 387 Chapter 388
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[Next on Ravages] keeping A-Dou hidden amidst tens of thousands of enemies! volume 49 An Unbeatable Godly Warrior
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勇鬥陣前將 血作橋上畫 Bravely challenges generals at the front; let blood paint a picture on the bridge
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Previously On Ravages The Cao army sweeps south and occupies Jingzhou; Zhao Yun engaged the enemy formation by himself
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Ravages Afterword Maybe I've always been really dumb. Just now have I started to understand certain truths about life. Apparently one's shortcomings cannot be fixed. Realize what it is, try to avoid it, that's the only real solution.
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Actually, I've never met a single person who could tell the righteousness of a cause, or fix their own mistakes. Dates before mates, or judge a book by its cover; these are more so the traits of our generation. (should have? would have?) The lines of morality in today's society have become more and more blurred. It's becoming harder to tell right from wrong. Movies of the past have clear distinction between good and evil, but today we just see conflicts between people. Villains in older cartoons are ugly; now they are the best-looking ones. Perhaps the morality-bearers don't need to lament how humanity is broken- for people of today are merely more like people than they used to be. Mou Old man, this path is not for you.
I'm still young. I'm still playing video games.
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Chapter 389 Chapter 390 Chapter 391 Chapter 392 Chapter 393 Chapter 394 Chapter 395
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[Next on Ravages] The art of the Peach Garden will only be given, not sold. Wanna buy? Pay with life, so say I.
Volume 50 Zhang Fei of Yan
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常山真英雄 一身都是膽 Mount Chang's true hero; heart full of courage
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Previously on Ravages Duke of Wen breaks the alliance; God of War defeats the Handicapped Warriors
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Ravages Afterword As the no-vacation-and-lack-of-sleep work hours pass me by, The Ravages of Time has finally reached its one year anniversary.
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For me, it's darn right impossible trying to maintain the weekly syndication with only two assistants. I could make my drawings simpler, and even make the stories less complex; but that's just the way I am - stubbornness is my weakness. Mou Your stubbornness is keeping me from entering the scene.
Wine of Nourishment
According to history, you need to wait thirty more years.
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Chapter 33 Chapter 34 Chapter 35 Chapter 36 Chapter 37 Chapter 38 Chapter 39 Chapter 40 Chapter 41
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[Next on Ravages] Your pretense is for morale! My boast is for my pride!
The Ravages of Time volume 6 Three heroes versus Lü Bu!
July of 2002, Famous Across Asia
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強虜臨大江 周郎揚千帆 A powerful enemy looms across the river; Sir Zhou raises a thousand sails
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Previously On Ravages Zhao Yun soaked himself in blood to protect his young master; he fought through the enemy formation using Changshan style
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Ravages Afterword Having no other discernible talent since childhood, I've resigned myself to an illustration career. Except somebody said when you turn a hobby into a job, over time the passion for the hobby will wither
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away. Fortunately after over ten years of writing and drawing, my passion for it still remains. One day I paused for a moment and realized that my motivation came from another talent. And what draws people to my work is not my painstakingly illustrated scenes, nor the antiquated topic of Three Kingdoms, but rather my casual/write-what-I-want script from chapter to chapter. Motivation came easy when the script was interesting. It's true. After all this time I have just discovered that most readers appreciate my "literary talent" more. The writing beat the art. No wonder there were more people asking me for scripts. I must be the most un-comicer-like of all comicers in the history of Hong Kong comicers... Mou Since I have literary talent, boss, why don't we try a new subject matter.
"The Ravaging Dream of A Red Mansion"
Somebody, take this guy...
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Chapter 396 Chapter 397 Chapter 398 Chapter 399 Chapter 400 Chapter 401 Chapter 402 Chapter 403
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[Next on Ravages] Yet when everyone is expecting Cao Cao to cross the river, Jia Xu the Third Genius has initiated another killer move.
Volume 51 What seems weak is strong.
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苦肉策火攻 勝負問東風 Fake injury for the fire attack; the easterly wind shall decide the victor
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Previously On Ravages 翼德獨力擋萬軍 孔明孤身戰群儒
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[Next on Ravages] When Geniuses pit their wits against each other, it becomes an era-changing battle
Volume 52 Burning the Chained Warships
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烈火照雲海 樓船掃地空 the raging fire will light up the ocean of clouds; the multi-tiered junks wipes the floor clean (?)
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Previously On Ravages The brave warriors of Shenting took on the Cao army; at Haihun they gave their lives for their Lord
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Mou
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[Next on Ravages] And this place shall be called:
Gentleman Zhou's Red Cliff
Volume 53 Showdown Against Cao Cao
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群雄困虎牢 三英戰呂布 Warlords trapped at Hulao; three heroe takes on Lü Bu
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Some say the powerful are destined to win the race. But god of destiny could sometimes influence the outcome. Who knew that Brazil, the four-time-soccer-champion, would be stopped by one team? And who knew some of today's most skilled players would lose to South Korea, who never tasted victory in the final week? However, do we remember the golden days of Hungary and Uruguay? Back then these powerful players were merely the little guys on the field of green. The same goes for history. What remains unchanged is that things change with the time. Everyone remembers the powerful of today, but forgets how insignificant they used to be. So actually, anyone can become a powerful person when he has the right timing, the right place, the right people, and their praises... So says me. Mou What? You are the most powerful warrior?
Yes, I am Liu Chan.
Don't forget, anything is possible in that foolish author's story.
My email has changed. Please continue your support.
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Chapter 42 Chapter 43 Chapter 44 Chapter 45 Chapter 46 Chapter 47 Chapter 48 Chapter 49 Chapter 50
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[Next on Ravages] On a certain day of the month, conscience and true nature have been sold...
The Ravages of Time volume 7 By noon of the Moon Festival, meet Zhao Yun again
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There are two versions of this cover. The other one features Xiao Meng
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俺是漢皇叔 誰是趙子龍 I am a Han Imperial Uncle; who is Zhao Zi Long?
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Previously on Ravages Unbeatable God of War defeats the warlords; a god-send warrior appears in Hulao
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Ravages Afterword When I was just designing The Ravages of Time I was really concerned that the lack of fight scene would mean less readers.
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Luckily the reception has been great after a year of syndication, relieving me of a big worry. And most people suggest that I add more brainy plots, as well as use different angles to portray certain characters, etc... Thank you for all your support; I will work hard. Actually... Mou a certain comic artist
That's great, don't need to draw army scenes.
Mou's assistants
But we still have to draw armies for the officials.
Let's kill him.
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Chapter 51 Chapter 52 Chapter 53 Chapter 54 Chapter 55 Chapter 56 Chapter 57 Chapter 58 Chapter 59
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[Next on Ravages] Hire assassin, kidnap the Emperor, shed tear, kill Lü Bu! Play chess, drink wine, give gifts, take the world! Amidst lies and deceits on the government stage, no one dares to say no! So they silently start a revolution below the stage.
Son-in-law, god-son, assassin The ultimate battle of wits
December . The Gathering of Three Powers . The End of Dong Zhuo
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長安風雲動 兵臨如山堵 The weather stirs over Changan; swarming enemies block out the sun
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Previously on Ravages Imperial Uncle campaigns for the sake of the country; Duke of Wen uses others to steal power
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Ravages Afterword Usurpation cannot be done on a whim. It must be carefully planned ahead of time. One must test the water first, then start the persuasion, using money, power or beauty.
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Befriend the agreeable ones, pit the rest against each other, or even take their lives. That kind of thing is everywhere in the feudal era. So how to usurp without being exposed of the plan? How to avoid the vengeful party afterwards? It was quite challenging for those usurper, as well as the author. Mou How rare for Chen Mou to think of such perfect plot.
Ha!
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Chapter 60 Chapter 61 Chapter 62 Chapter 63 Chapter 64 Chapter 65 Chapter 66 Chapter 67 Chapter 68
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Silence! Please observe my next move!
[Next on Ravages] At the peak of Mount Tai, I'm suddenly aware of how small Dong Zhuo's world is.
Early Spring of February, congratulations to Lü Bu's successful coup.
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霸主抗天命 英雄奪山河 Hegemon defies fate; heroes make conquest
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Previously on Ravages Lü Bu plays for sympathy to dissolve military control; Li Ru swallows his pride to save the hegemon
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Ravages Afterword Like many people, I started to become familiar with Three Kingdoms in middle school. Textbook stories like "Yang Xiu's death" and "Memorial For the Northern Expeditions" honestly bored
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me to death. I can only remember a few lines in the beginning... But it's weird how the older one gets, the more interesting this book becomes. And we have to thank the video game world for encouraging this trend. Everyone knows the Three Kingdoms stories from the inside out, but there are so few reading materials designed for star-chasers. Thus for the sake of Three Kingdoms fans, Zhao Yun is here, Lü Bu is here, and even the often-overlooked genius Jia Xu, or even the highly anticipated Ma Chao is here! Mou Readers like me, Mou, don't... don't let me die...
You're too hard to draw, Zhuo, so you must die...
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Chapter 69 Chapter 70 Chapter 71 Chapter 72 Chapter 73 Chapter 74 Chapter 75 Chapter 76 Chapter 77
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[Next on Ravages] War banners block out the sun and arrows interleave upon their fall. Men who kill are no match for men who kill themselves! Please observe the darkest tactic of this world! April 2003, Lü Feng Xian meets disaster!
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Wang Shuang
Significance
Wang Shuang is the son of Wang Gang, who was the previous deputy chief of the Qing Feng Triad.
Character Development
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Volume 7 (first mentioned in Chapter 52) Volume 36 (first appeared in Chapter 293)
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See Sima Hui
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Wei Xu
Significance
Wei Xu served under Hua Xiong in Dong Zhuo's army. After their deaths, Wei Xu joined his brother-in-law Lü Bu in the fight against various enemies, including Cao Cao. He, too, realizes later that Lü Bu was responsible for his former Lord's death. But because of family ties, Wei Xu stayed on Lü Bu's good side and was the last amongst his colleagues to be convinced to defect.
Character Development
Wei Xu was not as loyal to his masters as Song Xian and Hou Cheng were. This way he was able to stay out of trouble, unlike his two colleagues.
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Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 48)
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Wen Chou
Significance
Wen Chou is a general who serves Yuan Shao, but he also serves Yuan Fang with an understanding of who he really is. Wen Chou and Yan Liang are two of the top commanding officers in the Yuan army - until they come face to face with a strategist who is more calculating, and warriors who are more powerful than they are.
Character Development
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Volume 4 (first appears in Chapter 24) Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7
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Volume 36 Volume 40 (dies in Chapter 320)
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Chen Mau is as much a playful wordsmith as he is an artistic storyteller. Do not be fooled by the weird wording in The_Ravages_Of_Time, because there is a lot going on in his word choices.
Examples
殘兵 Traditional Chinese: 殘兵 Simplified Chinese: 残兵 Pinyin: cán bīng English: Handicapped Warriors
Play on multiple meanings:
1. handicapped, crippled soldiers 2. remnant, remaining, surviving soldiers, probably after a defeat
殘存亦沒路 Simplified Chinese: 残存亦没路 Pinyin: cán cún yì mò lù English: crippled and cornered; barely surviving and no where to go
Together with 兵敗如山倒, it forms the catch phrase for the Handicapped Warriors, with the firsthanzi in each half of the phrase forming the word 殘兵.
Play on word-order:
1. the first form is 殘存亦沒路; used aschapter 2's title 2. the second form is 沒路亦殘存, or "cornered and crippled"; used aschapter 139's title
兵敗如山倒 Simplified Chinese: 兵败如山倒 Pinyin: bīng bài rú shān dǎo English: a rout is like a landslide
Together with 殘存亦沒路, it forms the catch phrase for the Handicapped Warriors, with the first hanzi in each half of the phrase forming the word 殘兵.
Play on word-order:
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1. the first form is 兵敗如山倒; used aschapter 3's title 2. the second form is 山倒如兵敗, or "a landslide is like a rout"; used aschapter 138's title
馬到功成 Simplified Chinese: 马到功成 Pinyin: mǎ dào gōng chéng English: instant success
Play on pun:
1. Ma Teng and Ma Chao's surname is 馬. 2. 馬到功成 is a Chinese idiom that means "to win success immediately upon arrival"; it is used as chapter 84's title
奉孝殺戮 Simplified Chinese: 奉孝杀戮 Pinyin: fèng xiào shā lù English: Feng Xiao's massacre in the name of Filial Piety (combining both meanings)
Play on homonym:
1. Guo Jia's courtesy name is 奉孝 2. 奉孝 also means "for filial piety" or "presents filial piety"
See also chapter 85
商人,傷人 Simplified Chinese: 商人,伤人 Pinyin: shāng rén, shāng rén English: businessmen hurt people; business cost lives
Play on homonym:
1. 商人 means "merchants/businessmen" 2. 傷人 means "hurts people"
See also chapter 108
唯才是用,唯財是用
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Simplified Chinese: 唯才是用,唯财是用 Pinyin: wéi cái shì yòng, wéi cái shì yòng English: talent and wealth should be used
Play on homonym:
1. 才 means "talent" 2. 財 means "wealth"
See also chapter 120
敗者無一死 Simplified Chinese: 败者无一死 Pinyin: bài zhě wú yī sǐ English: lives through defeat; none of the defeated person dies
Together with 將來富如山, it forms the catch phrase for Defeated Officers, with the first hanzi in each half of the phrase forming the word 敗將.
將來富如山 Simplified Chinese: 将来富如山 Pinyin: jiàng/jiāng lái fù rú shān English: riches come later; mountains of riches in the future; rich like the Shan clan in the future; a general/officer comes who is rich like the Shan clan...
Together with 敗者無一死, it forms the catch phrase for Defeated Officers, with the first hanzi in each half of the phrase forming the word 敗將.
Play on multiple-grouping:
1. 將 general 來 comes (assuming 將 is pronunced as jiàng) 2. 將來 future (assuming 將 is prounced as jiāng)
Play on pun:
1. 山 means "mountain" 2. 山 is the Shan clan's surname
鬼 Simplified Chinese: 鬼 Pinyin: guǐ
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English: ghost; devil
Play on polysemous usage:
1. 見鬼 means "sees ghost/devil", "unbelievable", "what rotten luck" 2. 小鬼 means "little ghost/devil", "brat" 3. 老鬼 means "old ghost/devil", "old man, geezer" 4. 餓鬼 means "starving ghost/devil", "hungry guy" 5. 做鬼 means "be a ghost/devil", "to die" 6. 鬼 could be used on the living or the dead, so when Sun Ce wants to invite a 鬼 out of the mountain, he is referring to the deceased Ling Cao
See also chapter 170
立竿視影 Simplified Chinese: 立竿视影 Pinyin: lì gān shì yǐng English: shadow beneath the pole; stick a pole on the ground and see its shadow; get instant result
Play on multiple associations:
1. 立竿視影 is a Chinese idiom that means "get instant result"; in context,Taishi Ci surrenders without further protest 2. a sun dial is used in this chapter 3. there are talks of "shadows of lordless people", and Sun Ce hopes that the noontime sun will "remove" these shadows (beneath the pole of the sun dial)
See also chapter 174
鳳凰投火 Simplified Chinese: 凤凰投火 Pinyin: fèng huáng tóu huǒ English: Phoenix joins Fire; Phoenix throws (something) into fire
Play on multiple associations:
1. 鳳凰 means "phoenix", which can be the metaphor for Sima Yi, because he is hard to kill. 投火 could mean "throw to fire" or "throw (something) into fire", and in the beginning of chapter 184, Sima Yi is seen throwing evidence of his business connections into the fire. 2. "phoenix" could also refer to Fledgling Phoenix, which is Pang Tong's special title. 投火 could mean "joining with the fire" or "joining with Fire", in that case this Fire is referring to Liaoyuan
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Huo. 3. "throw into fire" could also symbolize "joining in the fray" or "throwing oneself into harm's way", just like what Pang Tong is doing
See also chapter 184
走難;難走 Simplified Chinese: 走难;难走 Pinyin: zǒu nàn; nán zǒu English: fleeing from disaster; difficult journey
Play on word-order
See also Chapter 213
臨歧涕淚 Simplified Chinese: 临歧涕泪 Pinyin: lín qí tì lèi English: tearing (sob) up when facing a branch/fork (in the road)
Play on (almost) homonym
1. the straight interpretation is that the parting between Lü Bu and his daughter is full of pain and sorrow 2. Lü Bu's daughter is rumored to be named 玲綺 (Pinyin: líng qí), which then makes this title more like "Ling Qi's Tears"
See also Chapter 240
痛 Simplified Chinese: 痛 Pinyin: tòng English: to hurt, to ache; pain
Play on polysemous usage:
1. 痛快 means "(enjoying something) without restraint, exhilarating" 2. 痛爱 means "pain of love"
See also chapter 29, 40, 93, 240, 247
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用心 Simplified Chinese: 用心 Pinyin: yòng xīn English: "use heart"; has intent/motive; attentively
Play on multiple meanings (see above).
See also chapter 253, 259, 260
奇奇怪怪 Simplified Chinese: 奇奇怪怪 Pingyin: qí qí guài guài English: "surprising and odd", "strange"
Play on multiple meanings and in-story nomenclature
1. 奇 is the title for the Water Mirror's "Geniuses" - as translated in this wiki and also by RemnantWarriors 2. 怪 is likely what a group of peculiar/grotesque/eccentric personage is called (see Volume 33+); it could also mean "monster", "wonder", or to a certain extend, "freak" 3. These two hanzi by themselves both means "odd, unusual, peculiar", and together they mean "strange".
See also Volume 33+
太平 Simplified Chinese: 太平 Pinyin: tài píng English: peace and tranquility
Play on secondary reference
1. it means peace 2. it is also the goal/name of the "Way of Peace" group
See also Chapter 282
公路
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Simplified Chinese: 公路 Pinyin: gōng lù English: public road
Play on homonym
1. Yuan_Shu's courtesy name is 公路 2. 公路 means "public road"
See also Chapter 289
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Volume 29 (first appears in Chapter 232, lost in Chapter 233)
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Xiahou Dun Xiahou Dun
Significance
Xiahou Dun can see things very far away using his left eye, which has been named his "Thousand Li Eye". He can also throw a spear very far and very hard, enough to kill his opponent with one try. But even without such special abilities he is a force to be reckoned with, along with his younger brother Xiahou Yuan. To Cao Cao Xiahou Dun is a supportive cousin (clan brother), a cautious strategist, a powerful fighter, and a resourceful commander. His faith in Cao Cao keeps him fighting no matter how hopeless the situation looks. And this faith has served them well many times (during Yellow Turban rebellion, battle of Puyang, Zhang Xiu's mutiny, etc.).
Character Development
Xiahou Dun distrusts newcomers (Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Zhang Xiu, etc.) to Cao Cao's army. This tendency stems from his cautious nature when it comes to military planning. Once he is impressed, however, he will be very accepting of the person (Guo Jia, Liu Bei, etc.). Xiahou Dun is down-to-earth in his language
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use, often crude in expressing his opinion, even if the recipient is his superior. But he has complete faith in his clan brother Cao Cao, who in turn reciprocates such trust.
Appearances
Volume 5 (first appears in Chapter 41) Volume 6 Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 11 Volume 12 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 19 Volume 23 Volume 24 Volume 27 Volume 31 Volume 32 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 38 Volume 39 Volume 40 Volume 41 Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 45 Volume 46
Tidbits
fandom nickname: "Tony" (it is said that in Dynasty Warriors the Japanese pronunciation of "Dun" made it sound like "Duni", from which fans likened it to the Chinese translation of "Tony" - "Dong Ni")
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Xiahou Yuan
Significance
Xiahou Yuan is a younger (clan)brother of Xiahou Dun, and he also has a cautious commanding style. On the battlefield he could hold his own against the likes of Gao Shun and Zhang Liao.
Character Development
Xiahou Yuan is better natured than his older brother, and is first to accept Sima Yi's gesture of goodwill. But the nonstop fighting does harden him somewhat, making him not above ganging up on the enemy.
Appearances
Volume 5 (first appears in Chapter 41) Volume 6 Volume 12
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 孔茶 Simplified Chinese: 孔茶 Pinyin: kǒng chá (affectionately as xiǎo chá)
Significance
Xiao Cha is a young woman of the Kong family who was Yuan Fang's lover. Yuan Fang planted his garden full of mountain tea in her honor. Because Fang's attachment to her got in the way of his advancement through marriage, Yuan Shao had her murdered and told Fang she died of illness.
Yuan Fang visits Xiao Cha's grave every year. He had it, like in his garden, planted with tea flowers. Fang has barred Yuan Shao from ever visiting the grave and has used force to keep him from it. However, every year, Yuan Shao gets a little closer to the grave.
Appearances
Volume 4 (Chapter 25) Volume 44 (appear as a ghost/illusion)
Notes
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She is sometimes refered to by Yuan Fang as Cha Hua (茶花, Pinyin: Chá Huā), but it is unclear if that is her actual name. Cha Hua means "tea flower", or camellia.
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Diao Chan
Significance
Xiao Meng is a eunuch (see chapter 1) who is also a marksman at archery. His role as a Handicapped Warrior is to defend the rear flank during team operations. He is also frequently in female disguises in order to catch male enemies off-guard. During the anti-Cao campaign waged by Pang Tong, Xiao Meng is forced to become a sacrificial pawn of Lü Bu to assassinate Cao Cao. Unfortunately he has never succeeded in killing Cao Cao, ending up being scorned and used by many sides.
Character Development
Xiao Meng's acknowledged handicap is his "lack of manhood". But during off-duty times, he will not accept being thought of as a woman (see chapter 1, 4, 51, 109) by people who know his true identity. Xiao Meng is very close to Liaoyuan Huo, who have shown on multiple occasions how highly he regards Xiao Meng's life. As the Handicapped Warriors disintegrates, we gradually learn more about him (and the group) - a proud young Eunuch who fell to the lowest status in society and became unnecessary. When nothing else mattered he fought to pay his debts to people who helped him, and for people who
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befriended him. In many ways Xiao Meng is still very naive even after all the bloodshed, and he nearly carried his bitterness for "what should have been" to the grave.
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Volume 1 (first appears in Chapter 1) Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 13 Volume 15 Volume 17 Volume 18 Volume 19 Volume 20 Volume 23 Volume 24 Volume 29 Volume 30 Volume 31 Volume 32 (dies in Chapter 257)
Tidbits
There were many fantastic rumors regarding male characters of Three Kingdoms being female. But now we have a fantastic portrayal of a legendary beauty (though very much fictitious) being not exactly female.
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 西涼 Simplified Chinese: 西凉 Pinyin: xī liáng English: West Liang; Western Liangzhou (西 means "west")? Liangzhou?
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Traditional Chinese: 許昌 Simplified Chinese: 许昌 Pinyin: xǔ chāng possible references in Ravages: Xuxian, Xudu or Capital Xu, Xuchang
Geography present Xuchang County, Henan Province, China
Significance
Xuchang became the new capital where Cao Cao kept the Emperor under his watch.
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Cao Cao
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Xun You
Significance
Xun You is a relative to Xun Yu and is another top military adviser in Cao Cao's camp.
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Volume 25 (first appears in Chapter 199)
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Xun Yu
Significance
Xun Yu is the second student to be recognized by Master Water Mirror as a Genius. He is a people person, and all of his main strategies are focused on gaining support from others. After declining the invitation to join Yuan Shao's camp, he recommended himself to Cao Cao, who likens him to a past strategist named Zhang Liang. From then on, he recruited hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turbans, hundreds of thousands of surrendering troops from Li Jue and Guo Si, and even the self-serving Sima clan. His general governing policy also builds a good reputation for Cao Cao. Though his contribution to Cao Cao's political influence is praiseworthy, Xun Yu's true loyalty lies with Imperial Han instead.
Character Development
Xun Yu is a strong believer in loyalty, order, and firm but benevolent rule. He decided to serve Cao Cao because at the time of choosing, Cao Cao was the only prominent warlord who is willing to challenge corruption for the good of the people. Even though his heart is set on saving lives, Xun Yu does not abandon Cao Cao when this warlord orders a massacre at Sishui; even though his heart is set on restoring
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Imperial Han, Xun Yu does not abandon Cao Cao when a more benevolent ruler enters the scene. In a rather naively hopeful sense, Xun Yu still thinks that Cao Cao can be the "able minister" more so than the "anti-hero" as appraised by his Master.
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Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 42) Volume 9 Volume 13 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 19 Volume 23 Volume 24 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 27 Volume 28 Volume 29 Volume 31 Volume 34 Volume 36 Volume 43
Tidbits
fandom nickname: 小正太 (little shouta), 小可爱 (little cuttie),Pikachu
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 許縣 Simplified Chinese: 许县 Pinyin: xǔ xiàn English: Xu County
Location present Xuchang County, Henan Province, China
Significance
Xuxian became the new capital where Cao Cao kept the Emperor under his watch.
See also Xuchang
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(screencap from MMORPG Ravages Online)
Name
Traditional Chinese: 徐州 Simplified Chinese: 徐州 Pinyin: xú zhōu possible references in Ravages: Xuzhou, Province of Xu related locations: Pengcheng or City of Peng, Xiapi, Xiaopei or Pei
Geography
临沂,宿州,扬州,泰州的部分地区,以及整个徐州,连云港,宿迁,淮安,盐城 note: the wikipedia entry refers to the area that's after Cao Cao has established the Kingdom of Wei
Significance
Xuzhou was once governed by Tao Qian, whose territories were among the first targets of the rising conqueror Cao Cao. Even before Tao Qian's fated demise, his subordinates planned for their own future by handing the ruling power to some established warlord - Mi Zhu favored Liu Bei, while Cao Bao favored Lü Bu. Liu Bei and Lü Bu struggled over this territory, but ultimately they both lost it to Cao Cao .
Association
Tao Qian's faction Chen Gong Liu Bei's faction
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Xu Chu Xu Chu
Significance
Xu Chu's father Xu Lin was assassinated by the Handicapped Warriors, who carried out the order from Sima Yi. He then abandoned his mistrusting superior officer Lü Bu, and set out to hunt down his father's murderer on his own while serving under his new Lord Cao Cao.
Character Development
Xu Chu has lost his humanity after the assassination of his father. He will go berserk at the thought of revenge and does not care what is in his way.
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Xu Dan was a well-to-do merchant from Danyang who moved to Xuzhou. He felt Liu Bei was not ambitious enough for more of his monetary investment, and so when Lü Bu expressed his "hidden" motives, Xu Dan later secretly asked Chen Gong to arrange a business meeting. He is a business adversary of Chen Deng.
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Older brother of Xu Chu
Significance
As another son of the murdered Xu Lin, Xu Ding vowed to punish the mastermind. He kept a low profile while the Sima clan, his sworn enemy, was in the spotlight. Using the same trick that Liaoyuan Huo used to get close to his target, Xu Ding entered the Sima clan, killed Cao_Bao and won the leadership role of the Handicapped Warriors. When he gathered enough followers and evidence against the Sima clan, he then moves in for the kill.
Character Development
Xu Ding lost most of his humanity after his father was assassinated. His methods are extreme, and he will stop at nothing to wipe out the entire Sima clan along with its organization of assassins.
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Xu Gong
Significance
Xu Gong is a high ranking follower of the ambitious cultist Yu Ji.
Character Development
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Xu Huang Xu Huang
Significance
Xu Huang is a general who serves Cao Cao, but was originally introduced by Xun Yu.
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Xu Sheng Xu Sheng
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Xu You
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(screencap from MMORPG Ravages Online)
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Traditional Chinese: 揚州 Simplified Chinese: 扬州 Pinyin: possible references in Ravages:
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Sun Ce Zhou Yu Yuan Shu Gan Ning
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Yang Xiu
Significance
Yang Xiu first appeared as Yang Qing, a senior classmate of Sima Yi back in the day. He was Yuan Fang 's direct classmate and the two became fast friends because of their similar life experiences. It turns out to be a fake relationship when Yang Xiu ends his classmate and verbally toys with his junior. He cares not for the few lives he takes because he has bigger goals in mind.
Character Development
Yang Xiu is smart and can't wait to show the world how smart he is. He can hold a grudge, and he is also addicted to power.
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Volume 41 (first appears in Chapter 327) Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 44 (true identity revealed in Chapter 351) Volume 46
Tidbits
some Chinese readers feel vindicated that he turns out to be more famous/smart than just a random character
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Name
Traditional Chinese: 兗州 Simplified Chinese: 兗州 Pinyin: possible references in Ravages:
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Cao Cao
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Yan Bai Hu Yan Bai Hu
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Yan Liang
Significance
Yan Liang is one of Yuan Shao's most powerful General-in-Chiefs. He keeps his lord safe and proudly commanded his cavalry forces during the battle of Guandu.
Character Development
During the early days of the chaotic era, Yan Liang did not have many opportunities to fight highly skilled enemies. With just enough smarts and physical prowess, he is thus lulled into a false sense of invincibility. He became arrogant and careless, forgetting that a Genius kills without wielding a weapon.
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Traditional Chinese: 易京 Simplified Chinese: 易京 Pinyin: yì jīng English: Yi capital
Geography
Yijing in modern day China is northwestern Xiong county of Hebei provinces.
Significance
Yijing is the military stronghold under the rule of Gongsun Zan, later taken over by Yuan Shao.
Association
Gongsun Zan Yuan Shao Yuan Fang
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(screencap from MMORPG Ravages Online)
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Traditional Chinese: 雍州 Simplified Chinese: 雍州 Pinyin: possible references in Ravages:
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Dong Zhuo Ma Teng Ma Chao Jia Xu
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Traditional Chinese: 袁方 Simplified Chinese: 袁方 Pinyin: yuán fāng (Courtesy Name: 顯謀, Xian Mou)
Significance
Yuan Fang is the first Genius to be recognized by Master Water Mirror and he is also the illegitimate son of Yuan Shao. He did not discover his illegitimacy until he was twenty and his "uncle" Yuan Shao had his lover, Xiao Cha, murdered so that Yuan Fang would be free to make a political marriage to the daughter of Sun Jian, Sun Shu. Yuan Shao also did this so that Fang's hate for him would fuel his ambition to succeed against Yuan Shao's other, legitimate, sons. During the chaos of the burning of Luoyang, Fang attempted to kill Sun Shu, thereby dissolving their engagement. Afterwards, he and his "uncle" try to assassinate Dong Zhuo.
Yuan Fang is an advisor in Yuan Shao's army, which is at the head of the Guandong Alliance. At Hulao Pass he uses the low ranks of Liu Bei and his brothers to incite the other generals before their duel with Hua Xiong. When Hua Xiong is eventually defeated and Lü Bu rushes in to cover his escape, Yuan Fang and Yuan Shao leave to supervise the rear camp. This is only a ploy so that Lü Bu will crush the other Alliance armies, leaving Yuan Shao to take the fallen warlords' territory. This plan fails when Liu Bei and his brothers join the fight. Later, Yuan Fang uses various tactics to take over Jizhou from Han Fu and to attempt to ambush Gongsun Zan to take over Beiping. Again, he was thwarted by the intervention of the
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Liu Bei.
The Yuan clan's relationship with Liu Bei's faction continued to be rocky as the latter wavers between two powerful warlords both eyeing to end the reign of the Imperial Liu clan. But in the meantime Yuan Fang finally eliminated Gongsun Zan and gained a foothold in the northern territories.
The Battle of Guandu was to be Yuan Fang's master scheme to usurp the leadership role of the Yuan clan. While the main players fought their enemies, Yuan Fang gutted his own clan from the inside. It was an all-or-nothing gamble, and unfortunately he did not account for all possible angles that could hurt him.
Character Development
Yuan Fang, for the most part, is an extremely rational thinker. His ability to see the big picture is what stops him from killing his real father Yuan Shao the moment the truth is revealed. Although he does later stab Yuan Shao out of impulse, Yuan Fang has slowly began to accept the path his father has laid out for him. As the first Genius, he is confident of his military skills, proudly considering himself a worthy match for the title of Crouching Dragon; and as someone who has not won a battle in the most apparent manner, his success can be measured in other ways (see volume 3, 6).
He is also a haughty army commander, belittling Master Sun's "Art of War" while riding into the battlefield without a care in the world. He can topple the best of the schemers and the toughest of warriors, but when the dust settles, his disregard for the bit players shall cost him all of his efforts.
In the end, however, none of the wins or losses matter to him. Yuan Fang wanted to live a life of a recluse, if only to lay in a sea of Camilla (the namesake of his first love).
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Volume 2 (first appears in Chapter 11) Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 18 Volume 23 Volume 33 Volume 34 Volume 35 Volume 36
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Volume 37 Volume 40 Volume 41 Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 44 (dies in Chapter 351)
Notes
Yuan Fang is a fictional character created by Chen Mou. No such person exists in history.
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Yuan Shang
Significance
Yuan Shang is the third son of Yuan Shao. When his eldest brother loses favor with their father - and possibly many other clans member - Yuan Shang feels he stand a chance to become the future clan leader.
Character Development
Yuan Shang refuses to accept that he is unqualified to succeed his father. Unfortunately he is more ambitious than he is capable. He relies too much on Shen Pei to think for him that he cannot think for himself.
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Volume 4 (first appears in Chapter 31) Volume 6
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Yuan Shao Yuan Shao
Significance
Yuan Shao is the clan leader of the renowned Yuan clan of that time period. The accumulated wealth and power of the Yuan clan makes him a formidable opponent to anyone who is after the emperor's throne. Just shy of usurping the position himself, he has so far campaigned against conquerors such as Dong Zhuo and Cao Cao. Secretly he wants his descendants to eventually rule the world, but he's hell-bent on making it look like the outcome will be out of his control.
Character Development
Yuan Shao is an ambitious man in the same vein as his clan brother Yuan Shu, but being the "face" of his Loyalist clan means he cannot act on his wishes. When he realizes that his legitimate sons are not capable enough to snatch the world from the incumbent ruling family, he thus places all hope on his illegitimate son regardless of the consequences. Behind the political mask, Yuan Shao is still a sentimental man who misses the good old days, and he also yearns for the approval of his estranged son.
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Volume 1 (first appears in Chapter 2) Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 9 Volume 18 Volume 26 Volume 33 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 44 (dies in Chapter 356)
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Yuan Shu Yuan Shu
Significance
Instead of loyally serving the Imperial Liu clan, Yuan Shu has long since wanted the throne for himself. His antics caused major splits and losses within the powerful Yuan clan, fueling its ultimate downfall.
Character Development
Yuan Shu is typical for a man from a rich and powerful family. He thirsts for more power. He is fastidious, demanding, yet inept himself. Compared to other warlords who pretend to want to serve Imperial Han but secretly covet the throne, Yuan Shu is surprisingly straightforward in displaying his ambition. Unfortunately for him, the majority of the world is still too old-fashioned to let him get away with playing emperor.
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Volume 16 (first appears in Chapter 127) Volume 18 Volume 20 Volume 21 Volume 25 Volume 26 Volume 35 (dies in Chapter 285)
Tidbits
fandom nickname: chimp/monkey (word-play on his last name, but also because he looks like a chimp)
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Yuan Tan
Significance
Yuan Tan is the eldest son of Yuan Shao. He is the heir-apparent of the Yuan clan by tradition, but after his humiliating defeat at the hands of two men, he has become an adopted son of someone else instead - effectively removing his eligibility to succeed his birth father.
Character Development
Yuan Tan is born into privilege but fails to live up to expectation. He is vain and he lacks respect for his men, who feel the same way in return.
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Volume 34 (first appears in Chapter 272) Volume 35
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Yuan Xi
Significance
Yuan Xi is Yuan Shao's second son.
Character Development
Yuan Xi was said to have lost his ambition in life after the marriage to lady Zhen.
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Volume 41 (first appears in Chapter 329)
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the Chinese fandom mocks him for having a pathetic face (Chinese people tend to judge a book by its cover), saying "no wonder he failed"
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Yue Jin Yue Jin
Significance
Yue Jin is a general who serves Cao Cao. He is not above trickery and is often tasked to lead a surprise attack against enemy encirclement.
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Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 40 Volume 44 Volume 46
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(screencap from MMORPG Ravages Online)
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Traditional Chinese: 豫州 Simplified Chinese: 豫州 Pinyin: possible references in Ravages:
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Sima Yi
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Gan Ji
Significance
Yu Ji is a master physician who trained Hua Tuo in the art of medicine. He is a devotee to the "Way of Peace" and slowly began to gather his own followers when Sun Ce is busy conquering the Eastern region by military force. The two of them are enemies in principle and are also competing for the same political control over the territory (south)east of the Long River.
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Tidbit
During an interview Mr. Chen made a comment about a character like this. He said he has to tread carefully in the portrayal because the character is based on a real life person. One speculation by the Chinese fandom is that the person is Li Hongzhi.
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Yu Jin Yu Jin
Significance
Yu Jin is one of Cao Cao's top generals. Because of his cautious nature, he is often tasked to defend the rear camp.
Character Development
Yu Jin is careful and suspicious of unfamiliar faces.
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Zang Ba Zang Ba
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See also Shan Wu Ling
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Zhang Fei Zhang Fei
Significance
Zhang Fei is an oath brother to Liu Bei and Guan Yu, him being the youngest of the three. He is among the most powerful warriors of his era, and is more sneaky than people would assume. When not overshadowed by the Eight Geniuses, he takes on the role of a capable military advisor.
Character Development
Zhang Fei is more Machiavellian than his second oath brother Guan Yu. He's not afraid to play the fool, make deals under the table, injure or manipulate his oath brothers if it means accomplishing the goal, which is to help Liu Bei rise to power.
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Volume 1 (first appears in Chapter 5) Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 11 Volume 12 Volume 13 Volume 14 Volume 16 Volume 20 Volume 22 Volume 27 Volume 29 Volume 31 Volume 32 Volume 34 Volume 35 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 41 Volume 45 Volume 46
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some fans think Zhang Fei might have split personality disorder?
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Zhang He Zhang He
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Zhang He is one of Yuan Shao's generals who believes Yuan Fang will be his future lord. Near the end of the Battle of Guandu he and Gao Lan were forced to defect, and Zhang He has since become Zhang Liao comrade on the battlefield.
Character Development
Zhang He is a by-the-book kind of officer.
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Volume 6 (first appears in Chapter 42)
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Zhang Ji Zhang Ji
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Traditional Chinese: 張雷 Simplified Chinese: 张雷 Pinyin: zhāng léi
Significance
Zhang Lei is a member of the Handicapped Warriors. His handicap is the missing right fore-leg, but his ability to move midair is still extraordinary. Zhang Lei and Guo Ang are part of the three-person battle technique called "Only Use Once". There is a synchronicity between them that was build upon years of friendship, and when they fight together they form a dangerous pair to content with, even for the God of War.
Character Development
Zhang Lei is a more level-headed henchman than his buddy Guo Ang, and is quicker at figuring out his Young Master's plans. And just like Guo Ang, he is bratty on the surface but protective on the inside. He would take a hit for his buddy, sympathize with his Young Master, and mourn in silence for his friends.
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Volume 1 (first appears in Chapter 3) Volume 2 Volume 3 Volume 4 Volume 5 Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 Volume 13 Volume 14 Volume 15 Volume 18 Volume 19 Volume 20 Volume 24 Volume 36
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Zhang Liao Zhang Liao
Significance
Zhang Liao is the right-hand man to Lü Bu when Dong Zhuo was in power. He is skilled in personal combat as well as leading troops on the battlefield, and he always put the lives of his men before his own, which earns him much love and respect from soldiers of various factions. In the end, it is his loyalty and a sense of honor that convinced Liu Bei to save him, and Cao Cao gladly let Liu Bei do the persuading.
Character Development
Zhang Liao is fiercely loyal to his commander Lü Bu, so much so, that he never questions the ethics of his commander's actions. He may occasionally disagree with Lü Bu's philosophies, but it is only until Lü Bu began to disregard even his closest followers did Zhang Liao finally show sign of discontent.
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Volume 4 (first appears in Chapter 31, possibly even in Chapter 24) Volume 6 Volume 7 Volume 8 Volume 9 Volume 10 Volume 11 Volume 12 Volume 13 Volume 15 Volume 19 Volume 20 Volume 22 Volume 26 Volume 27 Volume 28 Volume 29 Volume 30 Volume 31 Volume 32 Volume 34 Volume 35 Volume 36 Volume 37 Volume 38 Volume 39 Volume 40 Volume 41 Volume 42 Volume 43 Volume 45 Volume 46
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Supposedly Zhang Liao's family name didn't used to be "Zhang"; someone in the Chinese fandom then brings up the exchange between Zhang Liao and Liaoyuan Huo, about assassins having no real name.
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Zhang Wang is Shan Wu Lin's foster father, and a major investor in Sima Yi's political future.
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Zhang Zhao Zhang Zhao
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Zhang Zhao served in Master Water Mirror's school, then later became a political adviser for the Sun clan.
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Volume 20 (first appeared in chapter 159) Volume 21 (first named in chapter 168)
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Lady Zhen Empress Zhen
Significance
Lady Zhen (Fu? Luo? Mi?) is married to Yuan Xi as a ploy by Yuan Fang to create schism among Yuan Shao's three legitimate sons. Once the Yuan brothers are chased out of their home, she ends up becoming Cao Pi's wife.
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One of the top complaints by the Chinese fandom is that Chen Mou cannot draw distinguishable female characters. Here they immediately ridicule the situation and "speculate" that this hottie is actually Yuan Fang in drag.
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Zhong Yao Zhong Yao
Significance
Zhong Yao serves as Grand Commandant under Cao Cao's command. He is Guo Yuan's uncle and mentor, but in the reality of war finds himself on the opposite side of the latter.
Character Development
Zhong Yao believes in humane treatment of prisoners-of-war, but will not hesitate to kill out of necessity.
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Reference a fictional character
Significance
Zhou Cang is a member of Sima clan's operatives, colleague to Liaoyuan Huo.
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Zhou Tai
Significance
Zhou Tai is a warrior who recommended his service to Sun Ce.
Character Development
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Zhou Yu
Significance
Zhou Yu is the fifth student to be recognized by Master Water Mirror as a Genius.
Character Development
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Volume 3 (first appears masked in Chapter 17) Volume 6 Volume 17 Volume 18 Volume 20 (first appears unmasked in Chapter 166) Volume 21 Volume 22 Volume 36
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Volume 37 Volume 39 Volume 45
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fandom nickname: 美洲狼 (North American Wolf, a similar sounding word to 美周郎, or Beautiful Gentleman Zhou)
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Zhuge Liang
Significance
Zhuge Liang is the seventh student to be recognized by Master Water Mirror as a Genius. He is also said to have received the special title of Crouching Dragon from his Master for his ability to understand his opponent well. In chapter 159, he correctly predicted the outcome of sixteen consecutive battles between two armies, and he was complimented by his Master.
Character Development
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Volume 3 (first appears in Chapter 17; his given name "Liang" appears in Chapter 19) Volume 6 Volume 12 Volume 13 Volume 20 Volume 21 Volume 22
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Zhu Zhi is a general who serves Sun Ce.
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Zuo Ci
Significance
Zuo Ci is a member of the "Eight Eccentrics" (a shorter variant is "Eight Freaks"), and also a teacher to Yuan Fang. He is a friend of Yuan Shao and collaborates with the latter to try to overthrow the Imperial Liu clan.
Character Development
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Volume 38 (first appears in Chapter 308) Volume 40 Volume 43
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Zuo Ci's courtesy name, supposedly, is Yuan Fang (different hanzi from Yuan Fang)
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