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Zhou Tai周泰
A fierce general of Eastern Wu, who saved his lord multiple times and achieved great military exploits.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 7
- RELATION RECORDS
- 8
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Zhou Tai, and the people around them.
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01ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
4 figures · 5 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Zhou Tai→Sun Quansave master
Zhou Yu→Zhou Taisubordinate
Zhou Tai—Sun Cefollow
Zhu Huan→Zhou Taisucceed
02CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
1 figure · 1 record＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Zhou Tai→Zhang Nanslay
03THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records＋
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Zhou Tai→Xu Shengrescue
Hua Tuo→Zhou Taiheal
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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms
A general of Wu; a general of Wu, former governor of Ruxu, succeeded by Zhu Huan. A general of Eastern Wu, once saved Sun Quan, suffered twelve wounds, and rose to the rank of General of Valiant Attack.
In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Zhou Tai was a general of Eastern Wu. He initially served Sun Ce, and later followed Sun Quan in campaigns. During a time of chaos, he carried Sun Quan onto a horse and escaped danger. In the Battle of Ruxu, he charged into battle three times to rescue Sun Quan, sustaining multiple spear wounds, and was greatly favored by Sun Quan. He participated in the Battle of Red Cliffs to support Huang Gai, fought alongside Han Dang against Xu Chu at the Battle of Hefei, and killed Sha Moke at the Battle of Yiling. He was an indispensable fierce general of Eastern Wu.
Across source works
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- Literature / legend14 profile notes
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
6 relations10 verified quotations- Zhou Tai→ save master →Sun Quan
- Sun Quan→ subordinate general →Zhou Tai
- Zhou Yu→ subordinate →Zhou Tai
- Zhou Tai→ rescue →Xu Sheng
Verified original text · 10
泰抱权上马。
save master · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 15
东吴大将韩当、周泰两骑马直冲将上来
subordinate general · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 61
8 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history4 profile notes
Records of the Three Kingdoms
3 relations4 verified quotations- Zhou Tai→ save master →Sun Quan
- Zhou Tai→ follow →Sun Ce
- Zhu Huan→ succeed →Zhou Tai
Verified original text · 4
惟泰奋激，投身卫权
卫护 · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 吴书·程黄韩蒋周陈董甘凌徐潘丁传
惟泰奋激，投身卫权
guard · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 吴书·虎臣传
2 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
In the novel, Sun Quan ordered Zhou Tai to disrobe and point to his wounds, and bestowed a canopy on him, which is true to history.
The novel writes that Sun Quan 'ordered Zhou Tai to disrobe and show the scars to the generals,' and 'Sun Quan bestowed a blue silk canopy on him, allowing him to use it when going out.' The Records of the Three Kingdoms similarly records that Sun Quan 'ordered Tai to disrobe, and Sun Quan personally pointed at his scars, asking where they came from,' and the next day 'sent an envoy to present the imperial canopy.' The novel's plot is highly consistent with the historical records, vividly reproducing the original text of the history book.
Relationship network
- save masterZhou Tai → Sun Quanhist × litRecords of the Three Kingdoms, 吴书·程黄韩蒋周陈董甘凌徐潘丁传Records of the Three Kingdoms, 吴书·虎臣传Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 15Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 61Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 68
Original text (5)
泰抱权上马。
东吴大将韩当、周泰两骑马直冲将上来
Original relation: subordinate general · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 61
周泰挺身杀入，寻见孙权。
惟泰奋激，投身卫权
Original relation: 卫护 · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 吴书·程黄韩蒋周陈董甘凌徐潘丁传
惟泰奋激，投身卫权
Original relation: guard · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 吴书·虎臣传
- subordinate general← Sun Quan → Zhou TailitRomance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 67Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 68
Original text (2)
权自引周泰、陈武、董袭、徐盛为中军
权亲自把盏，抚其背，泪流满面
Original relation: treat generously · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 68
Original text (1)
- subordinate← Zhou Yu → Zhou TailitRomance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 44Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 51
Original text (2)
蒋钦、周泰，为第二队
周泰愿往，即时绰刀纵马
Original relation: subordinate general · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 51
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
投之以药，一月而愈。
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
手起刀落，砍张南于水中