Three Kingdoms History: Officer Names

Elder of Wu’s Qiao Sisters. Sister to Xiao Qiao. Married to Sun Ce.

* Da (大), in this context, translates to ‘Big’, thus ‘Elder’. Rather than refer to her as the ‘Older Qiao’, the name Da Qiao has become a popular alternative. Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao were names first used by Koei in Dynasty Warriors 3 when the characters were introduced. [Note that Da4 and Xiao3 can still be used in context in modern times when used in families, also that it’s usually the surname used after the “Da/Xiao” part] for example someone called Qiao Zhi Lian, and their sister Qiao Zhi Li, may be called in families Da/ Xiao Qiao!]

Served as assistant general to Zhang He during battle against Zhuge Liang.

Younger brother of Zhurong. Participated in the battle against Zhuge Liang.

* Sometimes appears as Chief or King Dai Lai (esp. in Brewitt-Taylor).

Served as advisor to Deng Ai. Spread false rumours about Jiang Wei.

Served Wei. Campaigned against Shu with Zhong Hui and brilliantly struck Chengdu.

Served Liu Shan. Surrended to Deng Ai on behalf of Liu Shan.

Served Yellow Scarves under Cheng Yuanzhi. Killed by Zhang Fei.

Shu officer. Died in the year following Kongming’s occupation of Hanzhong.

Meng Da’s nephew. Under orders from Sima Yi, he betrayed Meng Da.

Served under Liu Cong with Liu Xian. Surrendered to Cao Cao after Cong’s death.

Served Zhuge Liang. Was responsible for restoration of alliance with Wu.

Served Wei and Jin. Deng Ai’s talented son. Died attempting to aid his father.

* Referenced incorrectly as ‘Deng Zong’ in some online historical sources.

Served Wei. Dian Wei’s son. Rose to Chief Commandant.

Served Wei. One of Cao Cao’s trusted guards. Dian Man’s father.

* We originally listed Dian Wei’s style as Ziman (子曼). As we are no longer able to locate the source, and a few possible causes for error have turned up, we no longer have reason to believe he had the name.

Wang Yun’s adopted daughter. Helped to kill Dong Zhuo. Fictional.

* Also known as Sable Cicada. [Are there Han Zi for this? I can pronounce it if need be -Tongy]

Magistrate of Weinan. Set free animals at Tong Gate to confuse Ma Chao’s army.

Famous Wu officer. Assassinated Sun Chen with Zhang Bu.

Served Sun Xiu under Ding Feng with Sun Yi. Dispatched to aid Zhuge Zhan.

* Translated incorrectly as ‘Ding Fung’ in the Brewitt-Taylor edition.

Served Han as Imperial Secretary. Opposed Dong Zhuo’s change of Emperors.

Shu officer. Died in the year following Kongming’s occupation of Hanzhong.

Supporter of Cao Shuang. Executed by Sima Yi.

Brother of Ding Yi (丁儀). Supporter of Cao Zhi. Executed with his brother ...

* Not to be confused with Ding Yì (丁儀). Sometimes incorrectly translated (perhaps in the name of disambiguation) as Ding Yin.

Brother of Ding Yi (丁廙). Supporter of Cao Zhi. Executed with his brother ...

* Not to be confused with Ding Yí (丁廙).

Served Han as Imperial Inspector of Jingzhou. Lü Bu’s adoptive father.

Objected to Pang De as leader for battle against Guan Yu.

Served Han as General of Cavalry and Chariots. Plots to assassinate Cao Cao.

Served Han as General of the Flying Cavalry. Lady Dong’s brother.

* Is also known as Deng Zhong in the ZZTJ.

Governor of Yizhou city. Suggested asking Zhang Lu for aid against Liu Bei.

Privy Counsellor under Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo’s nephew. Killed by Huangfu Song.

Served Shu. As an ambassador to Wu, advised Fei Yi on how to reply to Sun Quan.

Brought troops to defend Saber Pass from Deng Ai and Zhong Hui.

Served Dong Zhuo as Lord of Hu. Dong Zhuo’s brother. Killed by Huangfu Song.

Served Wu under Sun Ce. From Yuyao in Kuaiji.

Served Shu as a High Minister during Liu Shan’s reign.

Served Han then Wei. Advised Cao Cao to move the capital to Xuchang.

Siezed control of Luo Yang and the Han government before being killed by Lü Bu.

Fought against Zhao Yun and Wei Yan. Captured by Zhang Ni.

* In DW3 he was written as Dong Tu Ne

Served Emperor Ling of Han as Regent-Marshal. Died opposing the eunuchs.

Judged the best administrator in the empire, kept the people of He Dong loyal to Wei.

Gentleman of the Court Music. Reprimanded Liu Biao for creating an orchestra for his court.

Served Shu as a High Minister during Liu Shan’s reign.

Minister of Shu, employed for his impressive learning but never given a important position.

Served Jin to unification. The Field Marshal that led the invasion of Wu.

One of the Ten Regular Attendants. Killed by Min Gong searching for Emperor Ling.

Served as General Who Purges Sedition under Yang Feng. Later aided Cao Cao.