


More Officers And Distant Relatives Dropping ByĪfter holding off Cao Cao, I then expanded southeast taking out Ze Rong and Zhang Chao (two forgettable chaps). I got a couple of new settlements thanks to the old man. When that happens, you can expect lots of territories as well as jolly officers joining your merry band. It takes a bit of luck, but you’ll eventually get the ball rolling. His campaign is not as hectic as Cao Cao’s, but definitely not as easy as Sun Jian’s. In Total War: Three Kingdoms, you’ll see his journey take shape. He was, in many ways, the ultimate opportunist.

Truthfully speaking, Liu Bei’s exploits - and his virtue and benevolence - were simply a means to an end. This was a thousand years after the actual historical events had transpired. Luo Guanzhong, the author of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel ( San Guo Yan Yi), was a Shu fanboy, and his views also coincided with the revival of interest in the Han during the Ming Dynasty. However, he also has a notorious reputation. Liu Bei, whose style name is Xuande, was a mere sandal maker and peddler who rose to preeminence in those troubled times. You can also check out our beginner’s and mechanics guide for more info about the basics.Īnyway, if we go by Liu Bei’s depiction in the novel - or any other related media such as shows and movies - we’ll easily come to the conclusion that he’s the nicest fellow in the world with the proverbial rags to riches story. For those who’d like to know more about the time period and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel, it’s best to check out (named after Liu Bei’s strategist Zhuge Liang) and the Scholars of Shen Zhou forums.
