Gongsun Gong

Gongsun Gong (公孫恭, onoymi: Kōson Kyō), was a warlord, politician, and military general. He was a son of Gongsun Du and the 3rd ruler of the Liaodong territory, succeeding his older brother Gongsun Kang after the latter's death.

Roles in Games
Romance of the Three Kingdoms portrays Gongsun Gong as a politician by his brother's side and later as the 3rd warlord of Liaodong. He has decent intellect and an acceptable politics stat, but his other stats fall very short in comparison, making him mediocre overall.

Historical Information
Gongsun Gong like his family was from Xiangping county, Liaodong commandery. During the year 207, when Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi fled to Liaodong seeking shelter. Gongsun Gong was one of those who strongly advised his brother Gongsun Kang to execute Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi and sent their heads to Cao Cao to appease him. Gongsun Kang followed through and beheaded the 2 Yuan brothers, sending their heads to the capital.

After his brother's death. Gongsun Gong took over his brother's position as Adminstrator of Liaodong since Kang's sons Gongsun Yuan and Huang were not of age to rule yet. Gongsun Gong remained in power during the early years of the 3 kingdoms, and declared his allegiance to Wei in 220 after it's establishment and deposement of Emperor Xian. During the same year, Cao Pi conferred upon Gongsun Gong the prestigious title of "General of Chariots and Cavalry". Later in 228, Gongsun Yuan launched a coup d'état against his Uncle and threw him in prison, whilst seizing power for himself. After Gongsun Yuan's defeat in 238 against Sima Yi and his execution, Gongsun Gong was released from prison, after which nothing more was recorded of him.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Gongsun Gong makes his appearance in Chapter 33 where he advises his brother to execute Yuan Shang and Yuan Xi as well as deliver their heads to Cao Cao.