Zhou Yu

     Zhou Yu, or Gongjin, was the strategist of Wu. He was born in 175 A.D., and died in 210 A.D. at the age of 35. He was born in Shucheng. Yu was known as a handsome and sophisticated man.  Yu was the wife of the beautiful Xiao Qiao, and the close friend and advisor of Sun Ce. The two eventually swore brotherhood. Gongjin's children were Zhou Xun, Zhou Yin, and Zhou Ying. Zhou Yu was one of the main causes of the battle Chi Bi. Zhuge Liang had informed him that Cao Cao was trying to steal his wife, Xiao Qiao. Yu was infuriated, and agreed to partake in the battle.  Throughout his entire life, Zhou Yu's rival, the strategist of Shu, Zhuge Liang, was always a few steps ahead. Liang was the wisest strategist of the era. Most of his ploys succeeded, however, Yu's rarely did. Liang distressed Yu all his life, and was even mentioned in Yu's dying words: "O God, since thou made Zhou Yu, why did thou also create Zhuge Liang?"

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