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Zhuge Liang
Yangdu (Yinan, Shandong), Eastern Han Dynasty
Archival Overview
Legendary Chinese strategist and Chancellor of Shu Han known as 'The Crouching Dragon', revered across East Asia as the archetype of supreme tactical intelligence, loyalty, and engineering innovation.
Biographical Record
Living as a recluse in Nanyang, Zhuge Liang (181–234 CE) was persuaded by Liu Bei after three personal visits ('Three Visits to the Thatched Cottage') to present his Longzhong Plan, conceiving a tripartite division of China. He forged the alliance with Sun Quan that triumphed at the Battle of Red Cliffs in 208 CE.
As Chancellor of Shu Han, Zhuge Liang conducted five northern expeditions against Cao Wei, inventing the repeating crossbow (zhuge nu) and wooden oxen (mechanical transport carts). He died of overwork at the Wuzhang Plains, authoring the famous 'Memorial on Taking the Field' (Chu Shi Biao).
Key Life Milestones
The Longzhong Plan and Red Cliffs Alliance
Formulated the tripartite Three Kingdoms geopolitical strategy and forged the southern alliance.
First Northern Expedition and 'Chu Shi Biao'
Presented his immortal loyalty memorial to the Emperor before marching against Wei.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialMian County (Hanzhong, Shaanxi), China