Courtesy name Wenruo. Xun Yu is the second member of the Eight Enigma, a group of genius military advisors handpicked by the renowned veteran strategist Sima Hui 'Shujing'. Despite being as knowledgeable in warfare as any of the Enigmas, Xun Yu's true strength lies in diplomacy. From the early days of Cao Cao's faction, his benevolent approach to governance, contrasting with Guo Jia's 'Darkness Ideology' in military affairs, has helped solidify Cao Cao's rule. This has earned him the nickname 'Zhang Liang', an homage to a famous advisor who aided Liu Bang in establishing the Han dynasty.
Unlike Guo Jia and Jia Xu, who aim for Cao Cao's eventual rule, Xun Yu works towards the restoration of the Imperial Han. Believing Cao Cao to be the only one capable of achieving this, Xun Yu pledges his loyalty to him, even after Cao Cao's ambitions align more with Guo Jia's vision. Xun Yu's greatest achievements include recruiting thousands of Yellow Turban troops and orchestrating the Emperor's capture, both of which have significantly bolstered Cao Cao's faction, elevating him to the status of the most influential warlord in the land.










