Gan Ning 甘宁

History × Myth

Originally a subordinate of Huang Zu, he shot and killed Ling Cao, later defected to Eastern Wu and helped defeat Huang Zu.

In history — Records of the Grand Historian

A general of Eastern Wu, brave and skilled in battle. A fierce general of Eastern Wu, once relieved the siege of Yiling.

In myth — Investiture of the Gods · Classic of Mountains and Seas

Originally a subordinate of Huang Zu, he shot and killed Ling Cao, later defected to Eastern Wu and helped defeat Huang Zu. A general of Eastern Wu, shot and killed Huang Zu, saved Su Fei due to past kindness, later guarded Xiakou. A general of Eastern Wu, advocated for war.

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