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Lü Qian吕虔

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A general under Cao Cao during the Three Kingdoms period, once served as a military advisor.

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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms

A general under Cao Cao, served as the governor of Mount Tai, known for his authority and benevolence.

In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Lü Qian was a general under Cao Cao, initially hired as a military advisor. He followed the army in campaigns, once shot and killed Xue Lan, and later continued to follow the army despite being wounded. During the Battle of Guandu, he once asked why the supplies were placed in front. Later, he became a strategist for Cao Cao, participating in military planning. During the Battle of Red Cliffs, he served as the standard-bearer for the rear army.

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    • Cao CaoemployLü Qian
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    1. 就聘为军中从事

      employ · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 10

    2. 吕虔、满宠亦曰

      ruler-subject · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 32

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    • Lü QiansubordinateCao Cao
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    1. 太祖在兖州,闻虔有胆策,以为从事

      subordinate · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·李臧文吕许典二庞阎传

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Sources: Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·李臧文吕许典二庞阎传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 10; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 11; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 12; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 18; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 26; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 32; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 48

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