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Yellow Turbans
Zhang Jiao, Zhang Bao, Zhang Liang
Historical Information
Main Objective: Religious fight for the people's rights under the teachings, Way of Supreme Peace
Estimated Numbers: 300,000 or 360,000
Start: 184 (at least, most likely undocumented accounts before)
End: 205
Major Figure(s): Ma Yuanyi
Zhang Mancheng
Guan Hai
Major Battle(s) Yellow Turban Rebellion

The Yellow Turbans/Yellow Scarves (traditional: 黃巾賊, simplified: 黄巾賊; pinyin: Huángjīnzéi; onyomi: Kōkinzoku) were a massive, zealous group of people who rioted against the Han Dynasty. Zhang Jue lead the rebellion and was succeeded by his younger brothers, Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang. In all of their game appearances, the troops wear yellow clothing and usually wear yellow headbands (along with a good number of NPC generals having models of enemy peon units instead of officers/generals before Dynasty Warriors 4).

The Han Dynasty's neglect led to widespread suppression and banditry, with Zhang Jue, a practitioner of the "Way/Path of Peace," preaching his beliefs to the common people. He and his followers fought against the court, citing unfair taxes and treatment. They attempted to overthrow royalty with alleged support from the Ten Eunuchs, but failed. The slogan "The Pale Heavens are dead, the Yellow Heavens arise!" is often used in games and inscribed on war banners. A massive rebellion broke out, leading to the subjugation of the Han and the Yellow Turbans' defeat. Despite the official declaration of peace in 185, rebellions continued, with the White Wave Bandits remaining a threat until 205.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhang Jue and his brothers were born into poverty and sold medicine to help other people. While taking chopped wood to the mountains, Zhang Jue met a mysterious elderly man, who gave his guest the Taiping Jing. The elderly man, who later introduced himself as the immortal from southern lands, stated that Zhang Jue would have the power to indulge his desires if he mastered the book. Zhang Jue did and held the power over the elements, granting the power to feed healing water to the impoverished people. His reputation rose and his followers wore yellow scarves to mimic their leader. Dubbing himself as the Great Teacher and naming the Han Dynasty as corrupt, Zhang Jue strove to preach his harmonious teachings to the people. However, his followers betrayed his original ideals and resorted to plundering, murder, and thievery. Unfortunately slandered as "yellow devils", Zhang Jue's last mention is passing away due to illness. The Yellow Turbans dispersed after his brothers' deaths.

Leadership[]

Army[]

Fictional Followers[]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

  • Bian Xi - Appeared in chapter 27.
  • Cheng Yuanzhi - Appeared in chapter 1. Slain by Guan Yu.
  • Deng Mao - Appeared in chapter 1.
  • Du Yuan - Appeared in chapter 27. Slain by fellow bandit Liao Hua.
  • Gao Sheng - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 2. Fought with Liu Bei at Quyang, but slain by Zhang Fei.
  • Liao Hua - Not a part of the Yellow Turbans historically.
  • Liu Pi - Not a part of the Yellow Turbans historically.
  • Pei Yuanshao - Appeared in chapter 28. Wanted to join Guan Yu after the Yellow Scarves Rebellion, but was convinced by Zhou Cang not to. Later was killed by Zhao Yun after an attempt to steal his horse.
  • Sun Zhong - Appeared in chapter 2.
  • Yan Zheng - Appeared in chapter 2. Serves under Zhang Bao, but betrays and kills his commander at the siege of Yang.

From Other Sources[]

  • Zhou Cang - First appeared in the Sanguozhi Pinghua. Later popularized in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Former Yellow Turban who came to serve under Guan Yu.

See Also[]

Gallery[]

Han Dynasty
Han dynasty symbol
Historical Information
Location: Eastern China; capital at Luoyang, Chang'an, and Xuchang (prior to Three Kingdoms era)
Start: 206 BC
August 5, 25 AD for Eastern Han
End: December 10, 220
Major General(s): He Jin
Zhu Jun
Huangfu Song
Major Battle(s) Yellow Turban Rebellion

The Han Dynasty (漢朝), known as the Eastern Han Dynasty (東漢朝) prior to the Three Kingdoms era, was the governing body of China that followed the Qin and Xin Dynasty. This dynasty, ruled over four centuries, is considered one of China's greatest periods. The Han people still refer to themselves today. Corruption, pestilence, sectionalism, and rebellion led to the dynasty's downfall.

Rulers[]

This list only includes the designated rulers for the Eastern Han. It does not list leaders from the ancestral family line, Western Han, or Shu Han.

  1. Emperor Guangwu (Liu Xiu; 25 ~ 57 AD)
  2. Emperor Ming (Liu Yang; 28 ~ 75 AD)
  3. Emperor Zhang (Liu Da; 75 ~ 88 AD)
  4. Emperor He (Liu Zhao; 88 ~ 105 AD)
  5. Emperor Shang (Liu Long; 105 ~ 106 AD)
  6. Emperor An (Liu Hu; 106 ~ 125 AD)
  7. Marquess of Beixiang (Emperor Shao; Liu Yi; ? ~ 125 AD)
  8. Emperor Shun (Liu Bao; 125 ~ 144 AD)
  9. Emperor Chong (Liu Bing; 144 ~ 145 AD)
  10. Emperor Zhi (Liu Zuan; 145 ~ 146 AD)
  11. Emperor Huan (Liu Zhi; 146 ~ 167 AD)
  12. Emperor Ling (Liu Hong; 168 ~ 189 AD)
  13. Emperor Shao (Liu Bian; 189 AD)
  14. Emperor Xian (Liu Xie; 189 ~ 220 AD) - considered 29th ruler if all predecessors are included.

Ladies[]

  • Empress He - Emperor Ling's second wife and He Jin's and He Miao's half-sister.
  • Empress Dowager Dong  - Emperor Ling's mother and Emperor Shao's and Emperor Xian's grandmother.
  • Empress Fu Shou - One of Emperor Xian's wife.
  • Empress Cao Jie - Cao Cao's daughter and Emperor Xian's wife.
  • Lady Huangfu - Huangfu Song's aunt. She rejected Dong Zhuo's marriage proposal.
  • Lady Kai - Yang Biao's wife.
  • Lady Tang Ji - Emperor Shao's concubine.
  • Lady Wang - Emperor Xian's mother.
  • Lady Zhang - Empress He's elder sister and He Jin's and He Miao's half-sister.
  • Lady Wuyang - He Miao's mother and He Jin's stepmother.

Governing Body[]

Officials[]

  • Ba Zhi
  • Bi Lan
  • Bi Yu
  • Bian Rang
  • Bian Shao
  • Cai Yong
  • Cai Feng
  • Cao Ding
  • Cao Jie
  • Cao Quan
  • Cao Teng
  • Cao Yu (Politician)
  • Cao Yin
  • Cang Ci
  • Cen Zhi
  • Chang Xia
  • Chang Boxian
  • Chen Dan
  • Chen Fan
  • Chen Gong
  • Chen Gui
  • Chen Ji
  • Chen Lin
  • Chen Wei
  • Chen Wen
  • Chong Fu
  • Chong Shao
  • Chu Gong
  • Cui Yuangping
  • Deng Pin
  • Deng Yuan
  • Ding Gong
  • Ding Guan
  • Dong Zhao
  • Dou Wu
  • Du Ji
  • Du Kui
  • Duan Xu
  • Duan Gui
  • Fa Zhen
  • Fan Ling
  • Fan Min
  • Feng Fang
  • Feng Ji
  • Feng Shi
  • Feng Xu
  • Fu De
  • Fu Wan
  • Fu Xie
  • Gao Wang
  • Geng Ji
  • Guo Sheng
  • Guo Xun
  • Han Rong
  • Handan Shang
  • Hou Lan
  • Hou Wen
  • Hu Mao
  • Hu Miao
  • Huang Wan
  • Huangfu Li
  • Humu Ban
  • Ji Ping
  • Jian Shuo
  • Jin Xuan
  • Kong Rong
  • Kong Zhou
  • Kuai Yue
  • Li Li
  • Li Min
  • Li Quan
  • Li Sheng
  • Li Ying
  • Li Zhen
  • Liang Gu
  • Liang Shao
  • Liang Yan
  • Liu Ai
  • Liu Ao
  • Liu Bao
  • Liu Biao
  • Liu He
  • Liu Hong
  • Liu Jun
  • Lu Cui
  • Lu Kui
  • Lu Qiang
  • Lu Zhi
  • Luo Jun
  • Ma Midi
  • Ma Yu
  • Meng Guang
  • Pei Mao
  • Peng Bo
  • Qiao Xuan
  • Qu Mu
  • Quan Rou
  • Que Jian
  • Raolong Zong
  • Rong Ge
  • She Jian
  • She Yuan
  • Sheng Xian
  • Shi Huang
  • Shisun Rui
  • Sima Fang
  • Song Dian
  • Song Nie
  • Song Yi
  • Su Gu
  • Sun Hui
  • Tang Zhou
  • Tian Fen
  • Tian Feng
  • Wang Fen
  • Wang Hong
  • Wang Ji
  • Wang Li
  • Wang Lang
  • Wang Long
  • Wang Meng
  • Wang Rui
  • Wang Xian
  • Wang Yun
  • Wang Zhi
  • Wei Duan
  • Wen Yi
  • Wu Shi
  • Wu Xiu
  • Xia Yun
  • Xiang Xu
  • Xiao Jian
  • Xu Feng
  • Xu Jing
  • Xu Qiu
  • Xu Xiang


Generals[]


Relations[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

Fictional Followers[]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

  • Cheng Kuang - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapters 1 and 3. One of the Ten Eunuchs.
  • Cui Yi - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 3. Housed Emperor Bian and future Emperor Xian after their flight from the massacre of the Ten Regular Attendants.
  • Fan Cheng - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 14. Was appointed a position under Cao Cao's court along with Dong Zhao.
  • Gong Jing - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 1. Attacked by Yellow Scarves.
  • Wei Hong - Appeared in chapter 5. Was a friend of the Cao clan and funded Cao Cao's first army.

Gallery[]

Ten Eunuchs
ROTK11 Ten Eunuchs
Historical Information
Main Objective: Maintain their positions of power.
Estimated Numbers: 10 (12 historically) members
Several dozen supporters
Start: June 185
End: September 24, 189
Major Figure(s): None
Major Battle(s) Luoyang

The Ten Eunuchs, otherwise known as the Ten Regular Attendants (十常侍, pinyin: Shí Chángshì, onyomi: Jū Jōji), was a group of eunuchs who served as close advisors to the ruling Emperor in the imperial court of the Han Dynasty. Due to the excellent service they provided during the Yellow Turban Rebellion, their numbers increased to include a total of twelve members. Using the influence and trust they had garnered with Emperor Ling, they would directly implicate any political detractors to maintain their power and often escaped punishment for their crimes by using poor excuses or laying the blame on others.

In 188, the Emperor established eight Colonels of the Western Garden to counter the Yellow Turbans uprising. He consulted with He Xun, who questioned the wisdom of the attendants. Jian Shuo, who was promoted to Colonel, was executed by He Jin. He Jin sought allies against the eunuchs and agreed to stage a false rebellion to pressure Empress He to execute the attendants. The eunuchs rallied dedicated followers, and He Jin was killed in an ambush. He Jin's supporters, Wu Kuang and Yuan Shu, guarded the palace, while Zhang Rang and Duan Gui attempted to escape but were caught and killed by Min Gong.

Members[]

  • Bi Lan (畢嵐, onyomi: Hitsu Ran) - Mainly known for his artistic and engineering feats, he helped to cast bronze bells and statues for the Southern Palace and constructed water lifting and suction machines to supply the palace aqueducts. He was part of the group which way-laid and killed He Jin in an ambush.
  • Duan Gui (段圭, onyomi: Dan Kei) - Considered the secondary leader of the faction; he sent a spy to follow He Jin and uncovered his proposal to have the eunuchs executed and participated in the ambush. Tried to escape with Zhang Rang and was either killed by Min Gong or drowned himself in the Yellow River.
  • Gao Wang (高望, onyomi: Kō Bō) - Noted to have been close to Emperor Shao in his youth, he was killed in the massacre following He Jin's death.
  • Guo Sheng (郭勝, onyomi: Kaku Shō) - Also known as Guo Mai. A close confidant of He Jin, he dissuaded the other eunuchs to accept Jian Shuo's suggestion to scheme against He Jin and eventually revealed the plot to his friend.
  • Han Kui (韓悝, onyomi: Kan Kai) - Simply noted to have been granted his rank.
  • Li Song (栗嵩, onyomi: Ritsu Sū) - Simply noted to have been granted his rank.
  • Song Dian (宋典, onyomi: Sō Ten) - Highly favored and placed in charge of repairing the Jade Palace, he was of the few Jian Shuo tried to convince to eliminate He Jin.
  • Sun Zhang (孫璋, onyomi: Son Shō) - Simply noted to have been granted his rank.
  • Xia Yun (夏惲, onyomi: Ka Un) - Greatly favored by Emperor Ling and Empress Dong, he used slander to remove fellow attendant, Lu Qiang, from power to avoid a possible execution.
  • Zhang Gong (張恭, onyomi: Chō Kyō) - Simply noted to have been granted his rank.
  • Zhang Rang (張讓, onyomi: Chō Jō)
  • Zhao Zhong (趙忠, onyomi: Chō Chū) - Greatly favored by Emperor Ling, he slandered Lu Qiang along with Xia Yun. He was contacted by Jian Shuo but refused to be complicit in the plot, killed in the massacre by Yuan Shao and He Miao.

Supporters[]

  • Dong Zhong (董忠, onyomi: Tō Chū) - He sought to diminish He Jin's influence in the court; after hearing this scheme from Empress Dong, Empress He relayed this to her brother. He Jin arrested and stripped Dong Zhong of his ranks; he committed suicide.
  • Fan Ling (范陵, onyomi: Han Ryō) - Granted a suspiciously high ranking position by the eunuchs after He Jin's death; beheaded by Yuan Shao and Yuan Wei.
  • He Miao (何苗, onyomi: Ka Byō) - Empress Dowager He and He Jin's half-brother, favored the eunuchs and cautioned He Jin to not oppose them. Took part in avenging his half-brother's death but was killed by Wu Kuang and Dong Min for failing to strongly support He Jin.
  • Qu Mu (渠穆, onyomi: Kyo Boku) - A eunuch and close follower of the attendants, he rallied with several other followers and beheaded He Jin.
  • Xu Xiang (許相, onyomi: Kyo Sō) - Granted a suspiciously high ranking position by the eunuchs after He Jin's death; beheaded by Yuan Shao and Yuan Wei.

Fictional Followers[]

  • Cao Jie (曹節, onyomi: Sō Setsu) - Appears in chapters 1 and 3 in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Historically considered to be previous leader of the attendants before Zhang Rang, he expanded much of the eunuch's influence with the royalty prior to the Yellow Turban Rebellion while cleverly dispatching dissenters in the court; died in 181. In the novel, he is part of the ten, replicates his historical power plays and flees with the young Emperor Shao. Not to be confused with Emperor Xian's consort Cao Jie.
  • Cheng Kuang (程廣, onyomi: Tei Kō) - Possibly fictional, appears in chapters 1 and 3 in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. One of the ten, he is killed by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao.
  • Feng Xu (封諝, onyomi: Fū Sho) - Appears in chapters 1 and 2 in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Historically was an attendant favored by Emperor Ling but discovered to have conspired in a coup with the Yellow Turbans; presumably executed in 184. Appears as one of the ten attendants in the novel while serving as Zhang Jiao's liaison; he is discovered and thrown into prison but is found innocent due to lack of proof.
  • Hou Lan (侯覽, onyomi: Kō Ran) - Appears in chapters 1 and 3 in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Historically was one of the ten who was stripped of his ranks for practicing extreme indulgence and over-excessive use of his powers and committed suicide in 172. Part of the ten in the novel, he flees with the young Emperor Shao.
  • Jian Shuo (蹇碩, onyomi: Ken Seki) - Also known as Jian Shi, appears in chapters 1 and 2 in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. A military expert and leader of his own eunuch faction within the court, he plotted against He Jin and was executed. A member of the ten in the novel, he is executed by Guo Sheng instead of He Jin.

Dong Zhuo's forces
Dong​ Zhuo (army)​ in Sangokushi Eiketsuden
Historical Information
Main Objective: Defend Dong Zhuo's spot in imperial court
Estimated Numbers: 3,000 known (full account unknown historically)
Start: 188
End: 192
Major Figure(s): Li Su
Lu Bu
Zhang Liao
Major Battle(s) Sishui Pass
Hulao Pass

Dong Zhuo's army (董卓軍) is a military force that rose during the Later Han Dynasty of China. The men in his army wear violet or white clothing in the Dynasty Warriors series and a light gray in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In Dynasty Warriors: Online, Dong Zhuo's army is also symbolized by a qilin.

After Emperor Ling's death, the insurrection to dispel the Ten Eunuchs began. Dong Zhuo rescued the young emperor and prince, absorbing He Jin, Han loyalists, and Ding Yuan's forces. He later designated the boy as Emperor Xian in 190, poisoning Emperor Shao and his mother. Dong Zhuo's actions outraged Yuan Shao, who formed the Guandong Coalition and clashed with him. In 192, Wang Yun and Lu Bu revolted, killing Dong Zhuo and his family members. The ashes of his body were buried at Feicheng. Dong Zhuo's rise to power was depicted as rude and disrespectful. He bribed Lu Bu to become his adopted son, but failed due to Lu Bu's keen observation. Dong Zhuo's forces confronted them at Sishui Pass and Hulao Gate, leading to civil disputes and his downfall. His corpse was exhibited by insurgents and buried with respect by his loyal supporters.

Genealogy[]

Other Figures[]

  • Dong Ya - Dong Zhuo's father.
  • Dong Zhuó (董擢) - Dong Zhuo's older brother, style name was Menggao. Died while he was still young.
  • Dong Min - Dong Zhuo's younger brother.
  • Unnamed child - Admired Huangfu Song and spoke in his defense.
  • Dong Huang - Dong Zhuo's nephew, son of Dong Zhuo's older brother. After Dong Zhuo marched into Luoyang, he was appointed as the imperial attendant and captain of the center of the army. Conferred the name of Weiyangjun to Dong Bai, acting as the official messenger. Killed with his uncle.

Ladies[]

  • Chiyanjun - Dong Zhuo's mother. Was 90 years old when she was murdered with her other relatives.
  • Dong Bai - Dong Zhuo's granddaughter, father unknown.

Army[]

Advisers[]

Generals[]

Fictional Followers[]

See Also[]

Gallery[]

In the Dynasty Warriors franchise, the term Allied Forces refers to several separate coalitions of various factions joining forces against a common enemy.

The term Warriors Orochi refers to a group of powerful warlords in China who united against the tyranny of Dong Zhuo. Cao Cao formed this alliance, with Yuan Shao as Supreme Commander. The Allies initially won at Sishui Gate but fell apart due to Yuan Shu's refusal to send supplies and failure to take Hulao Gate. Other groups include the Wu Territory's warlords, the Wu-Wei alliance, and the warriors of the Three Kingdoms.

Anti-Dong Zhuo[]

Commanders[]

Enemies[]

Wu Territory[]

Commanders[]

Enemies[]

Anti-Lu Bu[]

Commanders[]

  • Cao Cao
  • Liu Bei

Enemies[]

Anti-Yuan Shu[]

Commanders[]

  • Cao Cao
  • Sun Ce
  • Liu Bei

Enemies[]

Chibi[]

Commanders[]

Enemies[]

  • Cao Cao

Fan Castle[]

Commanders[]

Enemies[]

Gallery[]

After Dong Zhuo's death, Lu Bu fled and assisted Yuan Shao's siege against Zhang Yan. He joined forces with Cao Cao's discontent generals and fought with Cao Cao for a year. After their victory, Lu Bu retreated to Xu Province and relied on Liu Bei. Despite betrayal, he rebuilt ties with Yuan Shu and resisted Cao Cao's army. After months of fighting, Hou Cheng, Song Xian, and Wei Xu surrendered. Lu Bu and Chen Gong were executed.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Lu Bu was incited to kill his adopted father, Dong Zhuo, due to his infatuation with Diaochan and jealously toward his adopted father. His time of wandering is similar to his historical counterpart, except that his relationship with Liu Bei is emphasized. Lu Bu was also an angry drunk who selfishly held banquets for himself, hitting and yelling at his subordinates when they protested. When Chen Gong advised a plan late in their struggles, both his wife and Diaochan argued against it in fear of Lu Bu's safety. The commander called off the plan to not worry them. Lu Bu also tried to seal his alliance with Yuan Shu by offering his daughter, but his unreliable method of delivery made him lose his ally's trust.

Lu Bu, betrayed by his own officers, tried to resist but was captured. He was compared to a wild beast and tried to bargain for release. Liu Bei warned Cao Cao about his execution.

However, they are decked in white in the earlier titles of Dynasty Warriors and Dynasty Tactics series until in black the current titles of these games.

Family[]

  • Unnamed wife - Called Lady Yan in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel. Stopped Lu Bu from listening to Chen Gong's plans after Cao Cao's offer to surrender at Xiapi.
  • Unnamed daughter - Planned to be married to Yuan Shu's son for an alliance but utterly canceled.

Army[]

Eight Top Generals[]

In the novel, Lu Bu has eight superior generals (八健将) by his side to assist him in battles.

  1. Zhang Liao
  2. Zang Ba
  3. Hao Meng
  4. Cao Xing
  5. Cheng Lian
  6. Wei Xu
  7. Song Xian
  8. Hou Cheng

The "rank" doesn't exist historically and ignores the listed men's actual relationship with Lu Bu. Zang Ba, for instance, wasn't his subordinate and was actually one of Lu Bu's third party allies.

Advisors[]

Generals[]

  • Cao Bao
  • Chang Xi - third-party alliance
  • Fan Yi
  • Gao Shun
  • Gao Ya
  • Han Xian
  • Hao Meng
  • Hou Xie
  • Li Feng
  • Li Zou
  • Liu He
  • Mao Hui
  • Qin Yilu
  • Sun Guan - third-party alliance
  • Wei Yue
  • Wu Dun - third-party alliance
  • Wu Zi
  • Xu Xi
  • Xiao Jian
  • Xu Dan
  • Xue Lan
  • Yang Feng
  • Yin Li - third-party alliance
  • Yuan Huan
  • Zhang Chao
  • Zhang Hong
  • Zhang Kuang
  • Zhang Miao
  • Zhao Shu

Fictional Followers[]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

  • Lady Cao - One of Lu Bu's wives, daughter of Cao Bao. Died young without leaving any children.
  • Lady Yan - One of Lu Bu's wives, mother of his daughter.
  • Diaochan - Possibly fictional. Known for splitting apart Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo.
  • Hou Cao - Appeared in chapter 19. Attempted to steal horses from Hou Cheng to Liu Bei but was killed.

From Other Sources[]

  • Lu Lingqi - Koei's fictional interpretation of Lu Bu's daughter.
  • Zhang Hu - Not historically listed to have been alive or active.
  • Hua Xiong - Never historically served Lu Bu, and not alive by the time Lu Bu became an independent warlord.
  • Death Beasts - The resurrected Wei, Wu, and Shu Guardians from Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce

Relations[]

Allies[]

  • Yuan Shu

Enemies[]

  • Cao Cao
  • Sun Ce
  • Liu Bei
  • Heishan Bandits

Gallery[]

Yuan Shao's Army
Yuan Shao (army) in ROTK 13
Historical Information
Location: Ji Province, You Province, Bing Province, Qing Province; captial at Ye city
Start: 189
End: 207
Major General(s): Qu Yi
Chunyu Qiong
Yan Liang
Wen Chou
Major Battle(s) Jieqiao
Kuangting
Changshan
Guandu
Mt. Bailang

Yuan Shao's Army (袁紹軍) is the name given to the massive military force that Yuan Shao assembled during the Later Han Dynasty of China. His forces wear yellow and are often larger in number than any other army in the games. In Dynasty Warriors: Online, Yuan Shao's army is also symbolized by a boar.

Yuan Shao, a Han Dynasty noble, played a significant role in the final years of the Han Dynasty. He plotted against the Ten Eunuchs and led their slaughter. Yuan Shao also led the Anti-Dong Zhuo alliance to take back Louyang. He ruled over a large section of the land and allied with Cao Cao and Liu Biao to prepare for a conflict. However, Cao Cao routed Tao Qian and Lu Bu's armies, and Sun Ce's forces deserted when Yuan Shu declared himself emperor.

Leaders[]

Other Figures[]

  • Yuan An - Yuan Shao's great-great-grandfather, served as Excellency of Works and Excellency of the Masses
  • Yuan Jing - Yuan Shao's great-grandfather, served as Excellency of Works
  • Yuan Tang - Yuan Shao's grandfather, served as Excellency of Works, Excellency of the Masses, and Grand Commandant
  • Yuan Feng - Yuan Shao's father, served as Excellency of Works
  • Yuan Cheng - Yuan Shao's uncle, who adopted him as heir
  • Yuan Zhen - Yuan Shao's uncle, killed by Dong Zhuo
  • Yuan Wei - Yuan Shao's uncle, killed by Dong Zhuo
  • Yuan Ji - Yuan Shao's stepbrother, killed by Dong Zhuo
  • Yuan Shu - Yuan Shao's Stepbrother
  • Yuan Xi - Yuan Shao's second son
  • Yuan Yi - Yuan Shao's cousin, he appointed him as governor of Yang province, but Yuan Shu drove him off.
  • Yuan Yin - Yuan Shao's cousin, he served under Yuan Shu
  • Yuan Xu - Yuan Shao's cousin
  • Gao Gan - Yuan Shao's cousin and trusted subordinate. Died trying to avenge Yuan Shao's demise

Ladies[]

  • Unnamed principle wife - the first wife of Yuan Shao, mother of Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi
  • Liushi - Yuan Shao's second wife, mother of Yuan Shang, was spared Cao Cao's wrath thanks to Zhenji's second marriage
  • Zhenji - Yuan Xi's wife. When Ye city fell, Cao Pi put her and Liushi under his protection, as he was attracted to her. She eventually was married to him and would be named Empress Whenzhao.

Army[]

Providential Governors[]

  • Yuan Shao (until 202)
  • Yuan Shang (202 and onward) - Ji Province
  • Yuan Xi - You Province
  • Yuan Tan - Qing Province
  • Gao Gan - Bing Province

Strategists[]


Generals[]


Fictional Characters[]

  • Gui Yuanjin - Possibly fictional. Appeared in chapter 30 of the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, securing grain for Yuan Shao's main army at the battle of Guandu. Was killed in a raid directed by Cao Cao.

Relations[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

See Also[]

Gallery[]

Gongsun Zan's army (公孫瓚軍) is a force led by Gongsun Zan during the formative years of the Three Kingdoms era. In earlier Dynasty Warriors titles, the soldiers of this faction are adorned in green whereas Dynasty Warriors 6 has them wearing yellow. In the PSP port of Dynasty Warriors, Gongsun Zan's army is visually represented by the color white. However, they are decked in purple in the seventh game and onward.

After Dong Zhuo's death, Gongsun Zan fought with Yuan Shao to control northern China. His army, known for their brilliant white horses, was used to ward off Qiang and Xiongnu tribes due to their sacred beliefs. They share no relation to Gongsun Yuan or his relatives.

Army[]

Generals[]

Relations[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

Gallery[]

Heishan Bandits
Historical Information
Main Objective: Maintain indepentant authority and ability to perform banditry
Estimated Numbers: 100,000~1,000,000
Start: 185
End: 205
Major Figure(s): Zhang Niujiao
Zhang Yan
Xu Zhu
He Yi
Huang Shao
Yu Du
Major Battle(s) Changshan
Yan Province

The Heishan Bandits (黑山賊, literally, Black Mountain Bandits) are an alliance of bandits left over from the Yellow Turban Rebellion. Dynasty Warriors (series) tends to give them the generic purple coloration, until Dynasty Warriors 9, where they received a unique model. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms (series), they use black for their army color when they appear as an independent force.

The Heishan Bandits were an alliance formed by Zhang Niujue and Zhang Yan at Yingtao, which allowed them to infiltrate the Taihang mountains. However, their cooperative rule ended when Zhang Niujue was mortally wounded, and Chu Yan took Zhang's name. The Han Dynasty couldn't suppress these marauders, so they offered official titles to Zhang Yan for a legal surrender. The Heishan Bandits' influence spread to Yan province, where Cao Cao drove them back in 191. In 1913, they captured Yecheng from Yuan Shao, but their victory was short-lived. Yuan Shao sought revenge at the Battle of Changshan, but the bandits continued their conflict. In 199, they clashed with Cao Cao's forces, and Xu Zhu defected due to his involvement with thieves. Zhang Yan, who could read the writing on the wall, chose to submit to Cao Cao, ending his career as a bandit.

Notable Members[]

Leaders[]

  • Zhang Niujue - (Oxhorn Zhang) Co-Founder and first leader
  • Zhang Yan - (Flying Swallow Zhang) Co-founder and second leader

Bandit Commanders[]

  • Bai Rao
  • Fuyun
  • Guo Daxian (Guo Great-Virtue)
  • He Yi
  • Huanglong (Yellow Dragon)
  • Huang Shao
  • Kujiu (Dry Grub)
  • Li Damu (Big-Eyes Li)
  • Liu Shi
  • Luoshi
  • Pinghan Daji (Grand Design to Pacify the Han)
  • Qing Niujue (Green Ox-horn)
  • Sili Yuancheng (Director of Retainers Who Scales the City Wall)
  • Sui Gu (Fixed Gaze)
  • Sun Qing
  • Tao Sheng
  • Wang Dang
  • Wulu (Five Deer)
  • Yang Feng
  • Xu Zhu (Defected at Yan Province after realizing he was aiding in banditry)
  • Yu Digen (Hairy Face)
  • Yu Du (Poison Yu)
  • Zhang Baiqi
  • Zhang Leigong (Zhang, Lord of Thunder)
  • Zuo Zizhangba (Zuo with the Eighty-foot Mustache)
  • Zuoxiao (Enclosure on the Left)

Liu Yao's Forces (劉繇軍) is a military faction led by the administrator Liu Yao to counter Sun Ce's invasion on the Wu Territory. In Dynasty Warriors 4, the soldiers of this army wear green where as those led by Wang Lang and the bandit leader Yan Baihu are decked in blue and white respectively. But, three of them who wear purple in the third game and current games.

Liu Yao allied with Yan Baihu and Wang Lang to strengthen Eastern Wu's hold, but faced numerous casualties in battle. The Little Conqueror's army emerged victorious, and Sun Ce's troops absorbed Liu Yao's remnants, expanding Wu's forces.

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Generals[]

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Enemies[]

  • Sun Ce
  • Yuan Shu (After Liu Yao's revolt)

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This aims to list the officers in Yuan Shu's army during the Later Han Dynasty of China. Once he obtains the Imperial Seal from Sun Ce, he proclaims himself the emperor, which causes an uproar with the other regional lords. Through a marriage with Lu Bu's daughter, he becomes allies with Lu Bu and may assist him at Xiapi.

Dynasty Warriors decks Yuan Shu's men in yellow, similar to Yuan Shao. In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Yuan Shu's forces are represented by the color light pink.

Army[]

Advisers[]

Generals[]

Ladies[]

  • Lady Feng - One of Yuan Shu's mistresses. Jealous of her beauty, the other concubines convinced Lady Feng to feign tears in attempt to drive a wedge between her and Yuan Shu. When their plan backfired, they strangled her and made it look like a suicide. Yuan Shu regretted not making her his wife after this incident.
  • Yuanji - Yuan Shu's daughter and Sun Quan's concubine.

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Enemies[]

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This page lists the officers under Liu Biao's command during the Later Han Dynasty of China. This force interacts significantly with all three of the major kingdoms formed in this era. His forces, under the prompting of Yuan Shao, end up slaying Sun Jian. This earns him the Sun's family's enmity and their constant invasions. He offers sanctuary to Liu Bei after he flees Yuan Shao's army, stationing him at Xinye. Finally, Liu Biao's forces eventually succumb to Cao Cao's forces shortly after his death.

Dynasty Warriors adorns Liu Biao's army in purple (yellow in Dynasty Warriors 3). In Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Dynasty Tactics, his army uses light blue as their main colors.

Army[]

Leaders[]

Other Family Leaders[]

  • Liu Qi – Liu Biao's oldest son
  • Liu Xiu – Biao's youngest son, died young
  • Liu Pan – Liu Biao's nephew
  • Liu Hu – another nephew
  • Cai Mao – Liu Biao's stepbrother through his second wife

Women[]

  • Chenshi – first wife, died in 203
  • Caishi – second wife, served as a concubine first, became wife after first one died

Regional Governors[]

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Enemies[]

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This page contains a list of generals and advisors affiliated with Liu Zhang's army (劉璋軍). Until the year 214, Liu Zhang was mostly content in governing Yi Province alone without expanding his territory despite having enough resources and men to do so. A few of his officers were dissatisfied by this and sought to remedy the situation by supporting Liu Bei's attempt to conquer the region. After being forced to surrender at Chengdu, Liu Zhang and his eldest son Liu Xun were sent to Gong'an while most of his remaining troops joined Shu. In the game, the soldiers of this army are decked in yellow (up until 5, purple from 6 and onward).

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Generals[]

Relations[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

  • Liu Bei
  • Zhang Lu (After Zhang Lu's betrayal)

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The Forces in Xiliang (西凉軍) are a coalition of warriors in charge of defending the province of Liang from hostile neighboring factions. A large portion of them hold fealty to Ma Teng, the co-lord of the region, and his son Ma Chao. In Dynasty Warriors 4, the soldiers of this army are decked in green.

Ma Teng and Han Sui fought for independence from the Han Dynasty, but their alliance turned into animosity. Cao Cao helped mediate peace, but Ma Chao and Han Sui rebelled, leading to Ma Teng's execution. The Xiliang forces faced disaster at Tong Gate, with Jia Xu's plot causing Ma Chao to retreat and join Shu.

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Leaders[]

Eight Riders of Han Sui[]

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Han Sui assembled eight generals to coordinate his army and rode to Ma Chao's assistance at Xiliang.

  1. Cheng Yi
  2. Cheng Yin
  3. Hou Xuan
  4. Li Kan
  5. Liang Xing
  6. Ma Wan
  7. Yang Qiu
  8. Zhang Heng

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Ladies[]

Fictional Followers[]

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The Five Bushel Sect (五斗米道) refers to a Taoist movement founded in 142 by a hermit named Zhang Daoling. It was initially named as such due to its requirement of having new members donate five pecks of rice before joining. The group continuously expanded even after their third leader Zhang Lu, the grandson of Zhang Daoling, was subjugated by Cao Cao. During their appearance in Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends, the members of the Five Bushel sect use white as their army color.

This faction also includes officers from Xiliang who took refuge in Zhang Lu's domain and served him for a time before leaving due to Ma Chao's tense relationship with their leader. Only Pang De remained with the group until Cao Cao conquered them entirely. Despite the surrender of their leader, the Five Bushel sect did not fully scatter until the decline of Wei.

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Generals[]

Ladies[]

  • Lady Zhang - Mother of Zhang Lu. She was killed by Liu Zhang's men in retaliation for her son's betrayal.
  • Lady Dong - Yan Pu's wife.

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Nanman
Nanman Forces Portrait
Historical Information
Main Objective: Overthrow Shu government
Protect homelands from invaders (games)
Estimated Numbers: Over 10,000 (novel)
Start: 224 (approximately)
End: 225
Major Figure(s): Meng Huo
Major Battle(s) Nanzhong

The Nanman tribe (南蛮 or 南蠻; alternatively called Man or Mang) were a group of insurgents during the Three Kingdoms period. "Nanman" is actually an umbrella term that refers to the tribes that once lived in the area, but the games often combines all of these tribes into one faction. Their indigenous region was located in southwestern China, specifically near Shu in modern fiction. In the games, their troops often wear tribal clothing, equip themselves with minimal armor, and are noticeably much tanner than other units. Both Meng Huo and Zhurong wear eccentric animal themed outfits in several of their game appearances. In the Dynasty Warriors and Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, they are often represented by warm tans or oranges. Kessen II adorns their troops in violet.

Yong Kai requested Meng Huo to aid in his rebellion against Shu, leading to the foreign tribes in Yizhou rebelling against Zhuge Liang's suppressive army. The conflict was inconclusive, with many theories on who had the upper hand. Zhuge Liang defeated Meng Huo's forces seven times, but this account doesn't match other records. After the conflict, Meng Huo was appointed as a minister and portrayed as barbaric tribesmen in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel. After many losses, Meng Huo submitted and they maintained their independent government, revered Zhuge Liang's kindness, and built a temple to honor him.

Army[]

  • Cuan Xi
  • Gao Ding
  • Mang Yan
  • Li Hui
  • Liu Wei

Fictional Followers[]

Romance of the Three Kingdoms[]

  • Ahui Nan - appeared in chapters 87 and 88.
  • Dalai Dongzhu - appeared in chapter 90. Younger brother of Lady Zhurong.
  • Dong Tuna - appeared in chapters 87 and 88.
  • E Huan - appeared in chapter 87.
  • Jinhuan Sanjie - appeared in chapter 87.
  • King Duosi - appeared in chapters 89 and 90.
  • King Mulu - appeared in chapter 90.
  • King Wutugu - appeared in chapter 90.
  • Meng Jie - appeared in chapter 90. Elder brother of Meng Huo and Meng You.
  • Meng You - appeared in chapters 88 through 90. Youngest brother to Meng Huo and Meng Jie.
  • Tu An - appeared in chapter 90.
  • Xi Ni - appeared in chapter 90.
  • Yang Feng - appeared in chapters 89 and 90.
  • Mangyachang - appeared in chapter 87.
  • Lady Zhurong - appeared in chapter 90. Wife of Meng Huo.

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The Wuwan, also called the Wuhuan, are a tribe of hunters from Mongolia in the Laoha River basin area. They now reside in Northeast China. During the conflict between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, they side with the Yuans. The Wuwan are known for their fierce bravery and horsemanship. When Cao Cao conquered Hebei, the tribe was destroyed and those who surrendered to him were incorporated within the Wei army.

Notable Members[]

  • Tadun - King of the Wuwan
  • Supuyan
  • Wu Yan

Allies[]

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The Qiang are a tribal force in Western China under the rulership of King Midang. They were allied with Shu during the fight at Yiling, however in the last years of Shu, they were enemies. They were allied with Ma Chao of Xiliang for a time since the mother of Ma Teng, his father, was of Qiang origin.

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The Xiongnu, sometimes called the Xianbei tribe, are a tribal folk of Mongolic and Turkic descendants from the Mongolian Steppes in Northern China. They were enemies of the Han and their forces were split during the fight against Emperor Wu, long before the Yellow Turban uprising.

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The Shanyue tribe are a tribal group of the Yue hill in the mountain between Jing Province and Yang Province within Southern China. Before the Three Kingdoms period, they were rebellious against the Han. They are led by Pan Lin, who led raids in Wu territory under the leadership of Sun Ce at the time.

Notable Members[]

  • Pan Lin - Leader of the Shanyue
  • You Tu

Allies[]

  • Wu (after Ruxukou)

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