Fa Zheng



Fa Zheng is a character in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He is a vassal who first worked for Liu Zhang. After Liu Bei invaded the province, he served his new lord as a master strategist. He was greatly favored by Liu Bei and was considered one of his closest advisors. He also appears as a playable character in the Dynasty Warriors series.

Bio
On the recommendation of his friend Zhang Song, Fa Zheng was sent by Liu Zhang to Jing Province to enter into an alliance with Liu Bei. From then on, he began planning with Zhang Song and Meng Da to hand over Yi Province to Liu Bei. He even tried to get Liu Zhang's assassination approved by Liu Bei, but he rejected the idea. With his knowledge of the topography of the region, he was very helpful when Liu Bei conquered Yi Province and wrote a letter in which he urged Liu Zhang to surrender. Liu Zhang abandoned the struggle and surrendered his land to Liu Bei and Fa Zheng was appointed Grand Administrator of Shu District. Although Fa Zheng was known to administer harshly and aggressively, he advised Zhuge Liang to lighten the criminal laws, which was refused.

A little later, he proposed an attack on Hanzhong and by his schemes, he helped Huang Zhong to defeat Xiahou Yuan during the battle of Mount Dingjun. He allowed Liu Bei to take possession of Hanzhong. Fa Zheng with Zhuge Liang, he asked Liu Bei to assume the title of emperor. The latter declined the honor but eventually accepted the title of king of Hanzhong and consequently Fa Zheng was appointed head of the Secretariat. Subsequently, he convinced Liu Bei to marry Wu Yi's younger sister, Empress Mu. After Cao Cao's forces were totally repulsed from Hanzhong, Fa Zheng died at the age of 45 and Liu Bei cried for days.