Chen Shi

Chen Shi  is a Shu officer and the supposed father of Chen Shou, author of the "Record of the Three Kingdoms". He is known for being taken prisoner at Mt. Ding Jun by Wei and was exchanged for his safe return.

Historical Information
In 218, he participated in Liu Bei's campaign to conquer Hanzhong and was sent to barricade Mamingge (馬鳴閣). Chen Shi was attacked and defeated by Xu Huang.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
On the third northern campaign, he fails in his pursuit of the Wei army and tries to lay blame for the disaster on Wei Yan. Zhuge Liang was unconvinced of his deception and had him executed.