Yuan Shao

(154 – 202)

The Esteemed Yuan Family
The Yuan family rule a small portion of Northern China called the Ji province. The family lineage is unknown in Dynasty Warriors, however it is assumed that the Yuan's had to build their own family from scratch as Yuan Shao has much pride in his army and the officers he commands.

Yuan Shao fought against the Yellow Turbans that attacked Ji Province, he later appointed himself Commander In chief for the coalition against Dong Zhuo and he and Cao Cao persuaded other feudal lords to join their cause.

After the coalition of the allied forces broke up, Yuan Shao makes short work of the surrounding enemies within his reach. He scores a major victory against Gongsun Zan at the Battle of Jieqiao and secures his westward flank by defeating the bandit Zhang Yan. By 198, Yuan Shao was viewed as a force of great power.

Tensions began to rise between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, both were gaining power and a conflict between them was inevitable, in 200AD Cao Cao moved his troops to Guan Du castle, in an attempt to battle Yuan Shao, despite being outnumbered.

Yuan Shao lost The battle of Guan Du in 200 against Cao Cao, despite the fact that Yuan Shao's army was larger and more powerful than Cao Cao's. Yuan Shao was reckless and overconfident, especially after losing his greatest Generals, Yan Liang and Wen Chou.

Cao Cao then discovered Yuan Shao's supply base at Wu Chao, which he attacked and burned to the ground demoralizing Yuan Shao and his troops.

This was a major defeat for the Yuan family and showed the true strength of Cao Cao's army to the rest of China.

Yuan Shao died two years later and his three sons squabbled over the remnants of his lands, eventually by 207 Cao Cao claimed Yuan Shao's former territories by manipulating Yuan Shao's sons and claiming control over Ji and the surrounding provinces.

In several games of the series' Yuan Shao can be played in Musou mode and can actually win The battle of Guan du and go on to conquer all of China.

Allies

 * Han
 * Yuan Shu
 * Liu Bei (During the battle of Guan Du)
 * Liu Biao (During the assault on Gongsun Zan)

Enemies

 * Cao Cao
 * Dong Zhuo

Generals of Yuan Shao

 * Yuan Shao
 * Zhang He
 * Zhen Ji
 * Yan Liang
 * Wen Chou