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Who was Liu Bei in Chinese history?

  • A famous philosopher

  • A Ming emperor

  • A Han poet

  • A Chinese warlord and founding Emperor of Shu Han

Answer

Liu Bei, also known posthumously as Emperor Zhaolie, was a Chinese warlord and the founding emperor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period. He was known for his charisma, ambition to restore the Han dynasty, and his loyalty to his sworn brothers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Liu Bei's legacy as a benevolent ruler and virtuous leader persists in Chinese folklore and culture to this day.
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