Officer Biographies

[Xiang Zhuang]

To add to what Kymvir said, you will notice that we have a Tian Guang and a Tian Guangg, since they both look the same in English. I thought about doing what RotP did and subtract a g from each name (Guan and Guang), but decided to stick with the books.

Yes, thanks for the bio. Something we should do sometime is create a list of people we want bios done for. I think the only progress we've made in that area since the start of the sim is Kymvir getting about halfway through Liu Bang's and me doing the chapter on Tian Dan and everyone inside (all 10,000 Tian's).

[Cao Chao]

Just so you guys know, the links for a lot of officers are buggy. I'll come up with a list later today so you guys can fix it.

[ann]

uh don't worry about it - it isn't buggy links but bios that aren't there yet -- long story which you might find in the development forum.

[Cao Chao]

Bio for Xiahou Ying:

Xiahou Ying hailed from Pei County where he spent his early years taking care of horses for carriages and was good friends with Liu Bang. On one occasion, Liu Bang while playing a prank hurt Xiahou Ying. As it was a crime and Liu Bang would’ve been punished, Xiahou Ying deliberately concealed the act. Instead, through some twist of events, Xiahou Ying himself was arrested and subjected to a beating with rods of hundred strokes.

He joined Liu Bang’s rebellion early on, at first serving as the driver to his friend’s carriage. In the early years of the rebellion, Xiahou Ying was renowned charging forth in the vanguard and fighting with great ferocity. After Qin was destroyed with the surrender of Ziying, Liu Bang took charge as King of Han. As recognition for his service, Xiahou Ying was made a Marquis.

After Han Xin had taken Chencang and destroyed the three kingdoms of Zhang Han, Sima Xin, and Dong Yi, Liu Bang’s army marched forth against Pengcheng. After the defeat, as the Han troops were in retreat, Xiahou Ying came across the Liu Ying (the eventual Emperor Hui) and the Princess Luyuan. He helped them onto the carriage. On more than one occasion, in fear of the pursuing troops, Liu Bang attempted to throw his children under the carriage to help facilitate his escape. With his conviction, Xiahou Ying prevented each occurrence. Angry, Liu Bang thought more than 10 times about killing Xiahou Ying. Ultimately, Xiahou Ying was able to bring the two children to safety at Fengyi.

After Liu Bang became Emperor, Xiahou Ying went with him to arrest Han Xin and was entitled the Marquis of Ruyin. When Liu Bang marshaled his army to fight against the Xiongnu and was encircled by the Xiongnu armies, Xiahou Ying was once again successfully able to help his liege and friend escape from harm.

After Liu Bang died, Xiahou Ying loyally served the Dowager Empress Lü and the Emperor Hui. After Empress Lü died and her relatives were dealt with, Xiahou Ying in the role of the Emperor’s Protector welcomed Liu Heng to ascend the throne as Emperor Wen. For his meritorious service, Xiahou Ying was appointed Taipu. When he died, he was honored as the Gentle Marquis.

[Cao Chao]

Before rising to fame as a general, Guan Ying was originally a merchant who bought and sold silk cloth. When Liu Bang revolted, his army marched to attack Yongqiu. Hearing that Zhang Han had defeated and killed Xiang Liang, Liu Bang was forced to retreat to Yudang where Guan Ying joined him.

In commanding his troops, Guan Ying emphasized speed and strength, several times breaking the Qin formations. After some time, he was recognized with the position, Lord of Yiling. Continuing to attack Qin, Guan Ying defeated the army of Yushi Bei and captured the district of Nanyang. Leading his troops west through Wu Pass, he defeated the Qin general Sui Tian and led his troops into Bashang. He was recognized as the Lord of Changwen.

After Liu Bang became the King of Han, Guan Ying followed him into Ba-Shu. When Liu Bang decided to march north, Guan Ying captured Yueyang forcing the surrender of the King of Sai, Sima Xin. His armies later surrounded the King of Yong, Zhang Han and Fei Qiu. Afterwards, Guan Ying marched west defeating several of Xiang Yu’s commanders including Long Qie. He was recognized as the Marquis of Changwen.

He continued along with Liu Bang marched eastwards launching an attack against Pengcheng. After Liu Bang was defeated, Guan Ying fled with his master back whence they came. While Liu Bang recuperated his strength, Guan Ying was forced to put down the revolt of Wang Wu, Duke Shentu of Wei, among others. When he had squashed the rebels, Guan Ying marched on Xingyang.

At the time, Liu Bang wished to create a cavalry capable of matching that fielded by Xiang Yu’s Chu army. When he asked for recommendations for commanders, Liu Bang was repeatedly recommended two former Qin generals, Li Bi and Luo Jia. Although they were willing to take command, they requested that Liu Bang name a chief general. Guan Ying was Liu Bang’s choice. In a battle east of Xingyang against the Chu cavalry, Guan Ying won a tremendous victory and continued to ruthlessly harry the retreating enemy, cutting off the supply lines and defeating Xiang Yu’s subordinates. Guan Ying led his cavalry into Henan, escorting Liu Bang to Luoyang, and later joining with Han Xin at Handan. He was granted the rank of Imperial Censor.

Guan Ying served alongside Han Xin in his northern campaigns, attacking Qi. Following Han Xin, together they broke Long Qie and executed him. After Han Xin became the Prince of Qi, Guan Ying marched south on Han Xin’s orders with the surrendered Chu generals Gong Gao and Lu Bei, pacifying along his path until he reached Chengyi and later capturing Pengcheng. Guan Ying fought at the Battle of Gaixia and when the Chu army was broken, Guan Ying led his cavalry in search of Xiang Yu. According to some stories, Guan Ying with fifty cavaliers found and killed Xiang Yu. Afterwards, he marched south capturing Linjiang and Huaiyi, pacifying fifty-two counties.

After Liu Bang became Emperor, Guan Ying was rewarded with a fief of three thousand households and was given the post, the General of Chariots and Cavalry, for his role in the pacification of Zang Tu. After he returned, Liu Bang decreed that Guan Ying’s family would always enjoy a fief of twenty-five hundred households. When Han Wang Xin revolted, Guan Ying joined Liu Bang in the campaign, pacifying six northern counties and defeated the Xiongnu cavalry at Shashi. Guan Yin also later took part in campaigns against Chen Xi and Ying Bu and was rewarded with his fief increased to five thousand households.

After Liu Bang died, Guan Ying served under Emperor Hui and the Dowager Empress Lü. After the Dowager Empress’s death and with power ceded to her relations, Guan Ying as the General in Chief attacked Prince Ai of Qi. Guan Ying later with Zhou Bo and Chen Ping couped the Lü family and installing Emperor Wen on the throne. Guan Ying was heavily rewarded for his role, with his fief increased by another three thousand households, provided with one thousand taels of gold, and promoted to Grand Commandant.

When Zhou Bo resigned from the position of Chancellor of the Right, Guan Ying succeeded him. When the Xiongnu assailed the northern borders, Guan Ying led 85,000 troops to resist. After the Xiongnu retreated, the Prince Bei of Qi revolted, Guan Ying was ordered to withdraw and deal with the rebellion. Before too long, Guan Ying passed away and was posthumously honored as the Restrained or Virtuous Marquis.