Gu Li

Gu Li (onyomi: Koku Ri) was an officer of Wu. Sun Quan admired his courage and integrity, resulting in Gu Li becoming one of his bodyguard's. During the Battle of Hefei, it was Gu Li who helped Sun Quan to jump over the broken bridge to safety by whipping his horse. He was promoted after this event.

Role in Games
In Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2, Gu Li acted as a sub officer for Sun Quan in Battle of Hefei.

He debut in Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV; his stats LDR 43, WAR 68, INT 33, POL 15, CHR 40, his personal skill self-reliant units within a range are not taken prisoner (Blood Path). his Ring formation low mobility but high defense; perfect for soaking damage.

Historical Information
Gu Li began his career as an assistant to Sun Quan. Quan admired him for his diligent and candid attitude and appointed him to the rank of Close Attendant. Sun Quan respected Gu Li even more because he was trustworthy, bold, and straightforward in his speech, so he treated him as a close aide resulting in Gu Li becoming one of his bodyguards.

During the Battle of Hefei in the year 215, the Wu Forces were soundly defeated by Zhang Liao. During Sun Quan's escape, it was Gu Li who assisted Sun Quan leap over the broken bridge destroyed by Zhang Liao's men that connected the northern and southern fords. Gu Li accomplished this task via whipping Sun Quan's horse several time and instructing the latter to hold the reins of his horse tightly, resulting in the amazing leap performed by Sun Quan's horse that carried him to safety. Sun Quan later bestowed upon Gu Li the title of Marquis of a Chief Village in recognition of his efforts at Hefei.

Later in 266. Sun Quan was sailing across the Yangtze River near Wuchang when a storm hit. Sun Quan was certain that the ship would be safe, but Gu Li disagreed, threatening the helmsman with his sword to turn the ship back to Fankou. Sun Quan would later make fun of Gu Li and accuse him of being scared of water. Gu Li stayed calm and explained that the ship was top-heavy and would certainly capsize in a hurricane which could have resulted in Sun Quan dying a tragic death. Sun Quan was fascinated by his retainer's reasoning and later referred to Gu Li by his given name as a mark of appreciation thereafter. No further information regarding Gu Li is recorded there after

Trivia

 * In Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2, Gu Li's portrait is reused from Sima Zhao's portrait from Romance of the Three Kingdoms X.