Liu Biao

Liú Biǎo (Chinese刘 表, IPA (high chinese ) [ [ li̯oʊ̯35 b̥i̯ɑo̯214 ] ], style name Jingsheng ) (* 142, † 208 ) was the governor of the Jing province (now Hubei) under the Han Dynasty.

Liu Biao was a descendant of Emperor Jing of Han and thus a member of the imperial family. He first worked for the Administrator of Nanyang, Wang Chang. In the 160s Liu Biao years argued for administrative reforms and joined the circle around Zhang Jian, who was accused of treason 169. Liu Biao was ejected from his office and lived for several years as a private citizen. In the year 184, he was readmitted to the imperial administration and worked for the commander in chief of the armed forces He Jin.

During the reign of Emperor Xian of Han minor who was under the control of the warlord Dong Zhuo, Liu Biao was appointed in 190 to the Inspector of Jing Province. His predecessor, Wang Rui had previously been killed by General Sun Jian. Liu Biao went on secret paths into the Jing Province, won the support of some local officers and conquered the region near Xiangyang on the Han Jiang. In the year 191 he defeated and killed the General Sun Jian, who was in the service of the warlord Yuan Shu. Thus, Liu Biao had consolidated his rule over Xiangyang. In the year 192 he declared the new regent of the emperor, Li Jue and Guo Si, his loyalty and was appointed governor and Generall. A revolt of his manager Zhang Xiu in the late 190 years, he could suppress.

From the battles between Sun Quan Cao Cao in the south and in the north, Liu Biao held out for a long time. However, he took the volatile officer Liu Bei, and mediated by letter between Yuan Shang and Yuan Tan, the sons of the fallen warlord Yuan Shao. Through him they united their forces fragmented and made Cao Cao resistance. However, Liu Biao did not even against Cao Cao before, strengthening his power in the north.

In 208, Cao Cao mobilized his forces against the Jing province, while Sun Quan from the south Liu Biao Huang officer to beat. In the fall of Liu biao died. His sons Liu Zong and Liu Qi fought over the succession, while Cao Cao invaded the province and they conquered.