Zhou Yu, styled Gongjin, was a general of Wu of the Three Kingdoms of China over 1700 years ago. Famed as “Zhou Lang“, he was handsome and intelligent and a famous militarist and strategist during the period of China.

Zhou Yu assisted Sun Ce in multiple battles and made great contributions in winning the foundation east of Yangtze River. After Sun Ce died, he then assisted Sun Quan in managing the overall military and political affaires. Right before the Battle of Red Cliffs when the Cao Cao army was approaching their base, Zhou Yu oversaw the situation and alleged to resist Cao army. He put up for the general position and commanded his troops in defeating the enemy. The battle later became a classic campaign of winning the many with the few in the history of Three Kingdoms, laying the foundation of confrontation among the three rival powers: Wei, Shu and Wu. Zhou Yu died at an early age of 36 in Baling when he was making military preparations.

Zhou Yu in the history was a broad-minded and generous man with both civil and military talents. It is said that he was also accomplished in sound and rhythm and could point out mistakes in music playing even when he was drunk.