Sun–Liu allied armyJiang (Shu)
Jiang Wei
姜維
“The Prodigy of Tianshui”
202–264 (aged 63)
- Rank / office
- General-in-Chief
- Domain / base
- Shu Han
- Battles in 3D
- 1 battle
Later imagined depiction · Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
Originally a Wei officer in Tianshui commandery, he went over to Shu during Zhuge Liang's northern expedition and, his talent recognised, was taught the art of war. After Liang's death he carried on his ambition with repeated northern expeditions. Even after Shu surrendered he tried to incite Zhong Hui to restore it, but the plot was discovered and he was killed in the uprising. He never gave up on restoring the Han.
Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D
- 228Jianxing 6
Going Over to Shu
Came over to Shu during Zhuge Liang's northern expedition and was entrusted with its future.
- 234Jianxing 12
The Wuzhang Plains
Served in Zhuge Liang's last campaign and managed the withdrawal after his death.
Battle of Wuzhang Plains 5,000 troops Watch in 3D › The general who inherited Zhuge Liang's mantle. He concealed the chancellor's death, withdrew in good order and drove off Sima Yi with the ruse of the statue. - 263Jingyuan 4
The Fall of Shu
Held Zhong Hui at Jiange, but Deng Ai's flanking force took Chengdu.
- 264Xianxi 1
The Last Plot
Posed as a surrendered general to plot a restoration; discovered, he was killed in the uprising.