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Guan Yu (-220 CE), style name Yunchang, was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han Dynasty of China. He played a significant role in the civil war that led to the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, of which Liu Bei was the first emperor.<br/><br/> As one of the best known Chinese historical figures throughout East Asia, Guan's true life stories have largely given way to fictionalised ones, most of which are found in the historical novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' or passed down the generations, in which his deeds and moral qualities have been lionised. Guan is respected as an epitome of loyalty and righteousness.<br/><br/> Guan was deified as early as the Sui Dynasty and is still worshipped by many Chinese people today, especially in southern China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and among many overseas Chinese communities. He is a figure in Chinese folk religion, popular Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese Buddhism, and small shrines to Guan are almost ubiquitous in traditional Chinese shops and restaurants.
Zhang Fei (-221 CE), courtesy name Yide, was a military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the Three Kingdoms period. He shared a close brotherly relationship with Liu Bei and Guan Yu, with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu being among the earliest of Liu Bei's supporters.<br/><br/> Zhang Fei fought in various conflicts for Liu Bei, helping to carve out the state of Shu Han. When Liu Bei declared himself emperor, Zhang Fei was promoted to 'Marquis of Xi District'. After Sun Quan's betrayal led to Guan Yu's death and the loss of Jing Province, Liu Bei launched a campaign against his erstwhile ally, ordering Zhang Fei to lead 10,000 troops to rendezvous with Liu Bei's main force. Zhang Fei was assassinated by his own subordinates during the the mobilisation though, who cut off his head and defected to Sun Quan's side.<br/><br/> In the historical novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', Zhang Fei was portrayed as an alcoholic and temperamental man, exceedingly loyal and formidable, but very impatient. He swore an oath of brotherhood with Guan Yu and Liu Bei in a peach garden, becoming closer than brothers.
Zhang Fei (-221 CE), courtesy name Yide, was a military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the Three Kingdoms period. He shared a close brotherly relationship with Liu Bei and Guan Yu, with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu being among the earliest of Liu Bei's supporters.<br/><br/> Zhang Fei fought in various conflicts for Liu Bei, helping to carve out the state of Shu Han. When Liu Bei declared himself emperor, Zhang Fei was promoted to 'Marquis of Xi District'. After Sun Quan's betrayal led to Guan Yu's death and the loss of Jing Province, Liu Bei launched a campaign against his erstwhile ally, ordering Zhang Fei to lead 10,000 troops to rendezvous with Liu Bei's main force. Zhang Fei was assassinated by his own subordinates during the the mobilisation though, who cut off his head and defected to Sun Quan's side.<br/><br/> In the historical novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', Zhang Fei was portrayed as an alcoholic and temperamental man, exceedingly loyal and formidable, but very impatient. He swore an oath of brotherhood with Guan Yu and Liu Bei in a peach garden, becoming closer than brothers.
Zhang Fei (-221 CE), courtesy name Yide, was a military general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the Three Kingdoms period. He shared a close brotherly relationship with Liu Bei and Guan Yu, with Zhang Fei and Guan Yu being among the earliest of Liu Bei's supporters.<br/><br/> Zhang Fei fought in various conflicts for Liu Bei, helping to carve out the state of Shu Han. When Liu Bei declared himself emperor, Zhang Fei was promoted to 'Marquis of Xi District'. After Sun Quan's betrayal led to Guan Yu's death and the loss of Jing Province, Liu Bei launched a campaign against his erstwhile ally, ordering Zhang Fei to lead 10,000 troops to rendezvous with Liu Bei's main force. Zhang Fei was assassinated by his own subordinates during the the mobilisation though, who cut off his head and defected to Sun Quan's side.<br/><br/> In the historical novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms', Zhang Fei was portrayed as an alcoholic and temperamental man, exceedingly loyal and formidable, but very impatient. He swore an oath of brotherhood with Guan Yu and Liu Bei in a peach garden, becoming closer than brothers.
Guan Yu (-220 CE), style name Yunchang, was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han Dynasty of China. He played a significant role in the civil war that led to the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the state of Shu Han in the Three Kingdoms period, of which Liu Bei was the first emperor.<br/><br/> As one of the best known Chinese historical figures throughout East Asia, Guan's true life stories have largely given way to fictionalised ones, most of which are found in the historical novel 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' or passed down the generations, in which his deeds and moral qualities have been lionised. Guan is respected as an epitome of loyalty and righteousness.<br/><br/> Guan was deified as early as the Sui Dynasty and is still worshipped by many Chinese people today, especially in southern China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and among many overseas Chinese communities. He is a figure in Chinese folk religion, popular Confucianism, Taoism, and Chinese Buddhism, and small shrines to Guan are almost ubiquitous in traditional Chinese shops and restaurants.