Romance of the Three Kingdoms Liu Bei (MF)

Liu Bei (劉備) is one of the central heroes of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, celebrated as the founding emperor of Shu Han and a descendant of the imperial house of the Han dynasty. Known for his benevolence, humility and commitment to restoring the Han Empire, he rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential warlords of the Three Kingdoms period. His legendary brotherhood with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, sealed at the Oath of the Peach Garden, became one of the novel's most enduring symbols of loyalty and brotherhood.

Liu Bei's greatest strength was his ability to inspire loyalty and attract extraordinary talents, including the brilliant strategist Zhuge Liang, whom he famously visited three times before securing his service. Despite suffering repeated setbacks and defeats, he persevered through determination, political wisdom and an unwavering sense of duty. His journey from an impoverished imperial descendant to the founding ruler of Shu Han makes him an enduring symbol of benevolent leadership, righteousness and perseverance in Chinese literature and history.