Lü Bu was a general of the ancient Chinese Three Kingdoms era. Massive in stature, a fierce warrior, peerless archer and immensely talented horseman, he was feared and revered in equal measure. His loyalty, however, left much to be desired.
Lü Bu built his reputation under the mentorship of Ding Yuan, the inspector of the Bing province, who employed him as a personal aide and came to view him as a trusted retainer. When Emperor Ling died in 189 CE, Ding Yuan rallied to the call of General He Jin and led his army to the capital, Luoyang, where they intended to eliminate the powerful eunuch faction, a group of highly influential figures at Ling’s court. Instead, He Jin was assassinated before Ding Yuan could reach Luoyang. It was then…
