Guan Yu 關羽

Fact vs. Fiction

 * The Oath at Peach Garden did not take place.
 * Guan Yu was not a sworn brother of Liu Bei and Zhang Fei.
 * Though there is some room for debate, Guan Yu, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei did not participate in the Campaign against Dong Zhuo.
 * Did not slay Hua Xiong. Hua Xiong was killed in battle with Sun Jian.
 * Did not slay Wen Chou. Wen Chou died in battle with Cao Cao.
 * Did not have to slay six generals at five passes to escape Cao Cao. Guan Yu was permitted to leave.
 * The Five Tiger Generals did not exist historically.
 * The flooding of Fan Castle was not Guan Yu's stratagem. It was a natural occurrence.
 * Was destroyed by an ill Lü Meng.