Zhao Lei

Zhao Lei (onyomi: Chō Rui) was well known as subordinate of Guan Yu during the govern in Jingzhou.

Role in Games
In Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends, he act as one of Guan Yu's subordinate who involved invade Fancheng. When the Wu army has surround and Ambush Guan Yu, he will follow assist Guan Yu and the player to Maicheng. His life was cut down after Guan Yu was slain in the cutscene.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, presumed he appear during scenario year 208. His stats are focused on politics and charisma, which is in the value 70 onwards. His stats on leading is at value 67 and the intelligence is at value 68. He's not very good at fighting but considered he to be officer with moderate stats.

In Sangokushi Eiketsuden, he appear when Zhuge Liang ordered Guan Yu to take care Jingzhou, he appear along with Liao Hua and Wang Fu. When Lu Meng invade Jingzhou, he act as one of bodyguard of Guan Yu to moved to goal point. Presumed that he was slain during the retreat.

Quotes

 * " This is getting worse by the moment. We have to get out of here ! "
 * " Lord Guan Yu’s movements are so slow. I fear his injuries are serious. "
 * " Oh ! Aren’t you all fired up ! We will try to keep up with you. "
 * " My lord, you must keep him safe ! Show the enemy, show the world that you have the power to lead ! "

Historical Information
Zhao Lei served Guan Yu at Jingzhou. In the late 219, the Wu army invade Jingzhou, make Guan Yu unfavorable. Guan Yu don't have choice, he decided only to lead the small army retreat to Sichuan. he bring Guan Ping and Zhao Lei retreat together. During the way of retreat, the Guan Yu's army met the Wu army who led by Pan Zhang and Zhu Ran. As a result, Guan Yu was defeated. Guan Yu and Guan Ping were executed. In the part of Zhao Lei, he was captured by Ma Zhong and his fate after that is unknown.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
He appears as Guan Yu's supplies commander. When Wang Fu learn that the Wu prepare to invade, so warned Guan Yu to take care Jingzhou. Guan Yu trust to Pan Jun but Wang Fu not agree. Wang Fu recommend that should call Zhao Lei to take care Jingzhou but Guan Yu refused.

When Guan Yu was surround at Maicheng, Zhao Lei volunteer himself to retreat along with him, Guan Yu glad and led the small army moved to Sichuan along with Guan Ping but they met the Wu army who ambushed. Zhao Lei died in the battle, make Guan Yu crying to him.