Zhao Yun

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Zhao Yun 趙雲

Name Hanzi: 趙雲 Pronunciation: Jau Yun Wade-Giles Spelling: Chao Yün Japanese Name: Chouun Style Name: Zilong A.K.A.: "Little Dragon" Allegiance: Shu Lifespan: ?-229 A.D. Relations:
sons (Zhao Tong, Zhao Guang)

Zhao Yun of Changsan was one of the Five Tiger Generals of Shu. He started out serving under Yuan Shao and then Gongsun Zan, but left them both because they were not honorable. Meeting Liu Bei, he was captivated by the general's great virtue, and they became fast friends. His most incredible deed was saving Liu Bei's son Liu Shan at the battle of Chang Ban, braving hordes of Wei troops alone to bring the child to safety. He outlived the other Tiger Generals, dying of old age at about 70.

Above all else, Zhao Yun was an honorable man. Even after the rest of the Five Tiger Generals were gone, Zhao Yun's experience and strength helped Shu stay together. When Zhao Yun passed away, Zhuge Liang lamented "My friend is gone. The country has lost its great beam, and I my right arm!"