Gu Li

Gu Li (onyomi: Koku Ri) was an officer serving under Sun Quan, Who admired his courage and integrity and also become one of his bodyguard's. During the Battle of Hefei, and there got defeated at hands of Zhang Liao, Gu Li guide Quan to jump over a broken bridge to safety. He was promoted after this.

Role in Games
in Dynasty Warriors Vol 2; Gu Li acted as a sub officer for Sun Quan in Battle of Hefei.

He debut at the Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV; his stats LDR 43, WAR 68, INT 33, POL 15, CHR 40, his personal skill self-reliant units within a range are not taken prisoner (Blood Path). his Ring formation low mobility but high defense; perfect for soaking damage.

Historical Information
Gu Li began his career as an assistant to Sun Quan. Quan admired him for his diligent and candid attitude and appointed him to the rank of Close Attendant. Sun Quan respected Gu Li even more because he was trustworthy, bold, and straightforward in his speech, so he treated him as a close aide. And, as a result, becoming one of his bodyguards.

He was prominent during the battle of Hefei in 215. Where the Wu Forces were soundly defeated by Zhang Liao in Hefei. Gu Li where he assisted Sun Quan retreat in jumping to safety over a broken bridge, (who were the soldiers of Zhang Liao who demolished the bridge). Sun Quan later bestowed upon Gu Li the title of Marquis of a Chief Village in recognition of his efforts in Hefei.

Later in 266. Sun Quan was sailing across the Yangzi River near Wuchang when a storm hit. Sun Quan was certain that the ship would be safe, but Gu Li disagrees. He's threatening the helmsman with his sword before the man steered for shelter Sun Quan made fun of Gu Li and accused him of being scared of water. Gu Li stayed calm, and explaining that the ship was top-heavy and would certainly capsize in a hurricane and that Sun Quan's death would be an incalculable tragedy. Sun Quan was fascinated and later referred Gu Li by his given name as a mark of appreciation. After that there's no further information about him.