Portrait of Zhuge Liang

Sun–Liu allied armyZhuge (Shu)

Zhuge Liang

諸葛亮

“The Crouching Dragon”

181–234 (aged 54)

Rank / office
Chancellor
Domain / base
Shu Han
Battles in 3D
3 battles

Later imagined depiction · Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)

I shall bend my back and wear myself out, and only death will stop me.

The Later Memorial on Dispatching the Army

Welcomed into Liu Bei's service after the "three visits to the thatched cottage," he set out the plan to divide the empire in three and became Chancellor of Shu Han. At Red Cliffs he went to Wu himself to forge the alliance that drove off Cao Cao. After Liu Bei's death he was entrusted with the heir, secured the south and launched five northern expeditions against Wei. He died of illness in camp on the Wuzhang Plains, ending a life of "bending his back and wearing himself out."

Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D

  1. 207Jian'an 12

    Three Visits to the Cottage

    Answered Liu Bei's three visits, laid out the plan to divide the empire in three and entered his service.

  2. 208Jian'an 13
  3. 221Zhangwu 1

    Chancellor of Shu Han

    Became Chancellor on Liu Bei's accession and took sole charge of domestic government.

  4. 228

    Battle of Jieting

    Chancellor of Shu Han. In the first northern campaign he reached Qishan and won over three commanderies, but on news of Jieting he withdrew the whole army and, in tears, executed his favourite pupil Ma Su for violating orders.

    Jieting, Yong Province 30,000 troops Watch in 3D ›
  5. 234Jianxing 12

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FAQ

Who was Zhuge Liang?

Known as “The Crouching Dragon”. Chancellor of Shu, called the Crouching Dragon. At Red Cliffs he forged the alliance with Wu, and in the Romance he prayed for the south-east wind.

What rank or office did Zhuge Liang hold?

Chancellor.

When did Zhuge Liang live?

Zhuge Liang was born in 181 and died in 234.

Can I watch Zhuge Liang's battles in 3D?

Yes. On Sengoku 3D you can watch the Battle of Red Cliffs (208), the Battle of Jieting (228), the Battle of Wuzhang Plains (234) in 3D, following the deployments and troop movements.