PHLü Bu (styled Fengxian) was a renowned warlord and warrior during the late Eastern Han Dynasty (2nd–3rd century AD), celebrated as the mightiest fighter of his era. He is historically depicted as a figure of unmatched martial brilliance but also of fatal disloyalty, having betrayed and assassinated his adoptive fathers, Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo, before carving out his own territory.
His life was defined by his association with the legendary horse Red Hare and his defeat at the siege of Xiapi, where he was ultimately captured and executed. A Chinese proverb, "Lü Bu among men, Red Hare among horses," highlights his status as "the greatest of the greats," despite his lack of unwavering loyalty.
His life was defined by his association with the legendary horse Red Hare and his defeat at the siege of Xiapi, where he was ultimately captured and executed. A Chinese proverb, "Lü Bu among men, Red Hare among horses," highlights his status as "the greatest of the greats," despite his lack of unwavering loyalty.