Founder of Shu Han, one of the 三国, who claimed descent from the Han emperors. In 三国演义 he is the kind lord who swears brotherhood with 关羽 and 张飞 and calls on 诸葛亮 three times: 三顾茅庐.
Liu Bei swore brotherhood with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei in the Peach Garden.
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A 歇后语 (two-part saying) comes from the novel: 刘备摔孩子 'Liu Bei throws down his baby', answered by 收买人心 'to win people over'. After 赵云 rescues his infant son at Changban, Liu Bei flings the boy down for nearly costing him a great general.
