Translated & Authored by Jonathan
Wu
Place of Birth: Dong Er, Dong County (Presently Yanggu
County in Shandong Province)
Lifespan: 140 – 220 A.D. (80 Years)
Titles: Governor of Jiyang, Who Exhibits Might, Respectful Lord, General
of Chariots and Cavalry
Cheng Yu was a very tall man and had a handsome beard. When
he first enlisted into Cao Cao’s service he was made County Magistrate
of Shouzhang. When Cao Cao moved the Emperor and the capital to Xu Chang,
Cheng Yu was appointed as member of the Secretariat, Governor of Jiyang and
General Who Exhibits Might.
Zhongde played a great role in the pacification of He Bei
and after having reported all of Cao Cao’s victories to the Emperor
Xian, he returned to his home county of Dong Er.
Historical records say that Cheng Yu was a cruel, strong
headed and fierce man who was often caught in conflicts between people. Cao
Cao admired and respected Cheng Yu for his insight and courage on the battlefield.
When Cao Pi proclaimed himself Wei Emperor, he was going
to offer Cheng Yu a place as on the three highest ranking officials. However,
Cheng Yu died before he could be appointed in the year 220 A.D.
Cao Pi honored Cheng Yu and posthumously titled him Respectful Lord and General
of Chariots and Cavalry.
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Wu 2002
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