Xu Chu (Romance of the Three Kingdoms)

Evil-doer
Full Name	Xu Chu
Alias	Xu Zhongkang Tiger Fool Marquis Zhuang
Origin	Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Occupation	General of Wei
Powers / Skills	Combat proficiency Swordsmanship Poise Abnormal strength Horsemanship Warrior skills Weapons expert
Hobby	Fighting enemies. Hanging out with Dian Wei and Cao Cao. Eating.
Goals	Help Cao Cao to expand Wei.
Crimes	Attempted murder
Type of Villain	Dimwitted Brute

Xu Chu is the personal bodyguard for Cao Cao. He is one of Cao Cao's most trusted and loyal generals and a supporting antagonist in Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

History

Xu Chu is often portrayed as a very obese man. Some stories say that he was "as big around as he was tall". He is also depicted as being able to drink a large amount of booze. Xu Chu has a friendship and a rivalry with another one of Cao Cao's bodyguards, Dian Wei.

Often shown competing on the battlefield. Although he was a mighty warrior, he was said to be not very smart, thus many gave him the nickname "The Tiger Fool". One of the most famous battles he fought in was the Battle of Tong Gate, where the general Ma Chao, swore he would be kill Cao Cao. However, Xu Chu has stood firm and that he can protected Cao Cao from any harm. Some versions of the story say that he, Dian Wei, and Cao Cao were sworn brothers.

Later in life, Xu Chu died from illness and his son was succeed him. However, in one battle, his blunder cost the entire battle and he was executed by Cao Pi to discipline the troops.

Personality

Xu Chu is a gentle-hearted giant who is a uniquely jolly man in Wei. He's a gluttonous fellow and often cites being hungry in someway during conversations. Though he seems to possess a childish intellect, his respect for his lord's generosity and wit makes him a loyal subject. In spite of his strength in battle, he actually doesn't like fighting or people being aggressive towards one another. He sees people who oppose his lord as bullies or braggarts who "just can't get along".

Gallery

Xu Chu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI.

Xu Chu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII.

Xu Chu in Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Legend of Cao Cao.

Xu Chu in Dynasty Warriors 5.

Xu Chu in Dynasty Warriors 6.

Xu Chun in Dynasty Warriors 7.

Xu Chun in Dynasty Warriors 8.

Xu Chu in Dynasty Warriors 9.

Trivia

• He is a playable character in the Dynasty Warriors video game series.
• He is one of the recurring boss characters in the Knights of Valour game series.
• Much like his fictional persona, Xu Chu was historically a very large and strong man who was also simple-minded and honest.