Two Qiaos



The Two Qiaos or the Two Qiaos of Jiang Dong (江東の二喬) are:
 * Da Qiao - Wife of Sun Ce
 * Xiao Qiao - Wife of Zhou Yu

Role in Games
In Dynasty Warriors, the Two Qiaos both wield battle fans. They are also both very small, even childlike. Many find it odd that Da Qiao, who is calm, collected, studious and mellow, is married to the wild at heart, fun-loving Sun Ce and Xiao Qiao who has a similar personality to Sun Ce is married to Zhou Yu, who is reminiscent of Da Qiao.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms sometimes offers a special event for their marriages. They are harmonious warriors in the Online adaption, not going into battle unless it is for an occasional adventure. One of the quests in the patches had players help their husbands obtain a gift for their wives.

Historical Information
The Two Qiaos, daughters of Qiao Xuan, were known as two of the great beauties of ancient China. Their names are not recorded, so they are referred to simply as Dà Qiáo meaning "the elder Qiao" and Xiǎo Qiáo meaning "the younger Qiao".

Historical records don't actually state that Sun Ce or Zhou Yu actually married Qiao Xuan's daughters. Some speculate, however, that the Qiao Xuan (橋公) in question may be a different person (橋玄) altogether. The daughters were supposedly married to Sun Ce and Zhou Yu in December 199 at Wancheng. Sun Ce was said to have called them the "Two Qiaos of Jiang Dong", stating that though they were beautiful, it was the husbands who had the new duty of keeping them happy. After Da Qiao lost her husband four months later, a few stories state that she could have disappeared with Liu Xun, a vassal of Yuan Shu. Xiao Qiao is given no other notable mentions in historical records.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In the novel, they were known for their beauty and it was said that their beauty put even the most beautiful flower to shame. Da Qiao is only mentioned to have been at her husband's death bed. They are one of the main reasons why Zhou Yu agreed to go to war against Cao Cao before The Battle of Red Cliffs. Zhuge Liang told the strategist that the conqueror wanted to claim both of them for his wives, which enraged Zhou Yu.

Their father was later mentioned in chapter 54. Not realizing that Sun Quan's plan to marry his sister was a ruse, he went to congratulate Lady Wu, who wept bitterly upon learning the news. Lady Wu complained about the affair and Liu Bei went to the elder Qiao for aid. The elder Qiao told Liu Bei to rely on Lady Wu's trust, which turned out for the best in the end.