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Li Ru李儒

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Dong Zhuo's son-in-law and advisor, involved in the deposition of the emperor and the relocation of the capital.

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Li Ru, and the people around them.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Li Ru was Dong Zhuo's son-in-law and advisor, involved in persuading Dong Zhuo to submit memorials, deposing the emperor, and killing the emperor. He once suggested relocating the capital and advised Dong Zhuo to appease Lü Bu. Later, he advised Dong Zhuo to give Diao Chan to Lü Bu, but failed, and was eventually killed.

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Li RuLi RuDong ZhuoDong ZhuoEmpress HeEmpress He
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Sources: Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 3; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 4; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 5; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 6; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 8; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 9

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