Zu Mao

Zu Mao (onyomi: So Mo) is an officer who served under Sun Jian. He was one of the first four generals to fight alongside his lord to defeat Dong Zhuo. When his lord was defeated during the campaign against Dong Zhuo, it was said that during their flight, he secretly exchanged his helmet with that of his lord's and successfully diverted the enemy's attention.

Role in Games

Zu Mao only appears in the eighth title's Ambition Mode of the Dynasty Warriors series as an enemy officer. He also shares a special dialogue with Han Dang. Some of the game's DLC battles add him as a general and this is further carried in Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends where he appears under Sun Jian and Sun Ce in some of the early battle generally featured in Lu Bu's story.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zu Mao is given average overall stats, with his battle skills being in the low 70's and the rest of his stats in the 50's and 60's. He serves Sun Jian in the early scenarios. In some games, he might be killed by Hua Xiong in a special event dedicated to the battle of Sishui Pass.

Voice Actors

Dan Woren - Dynasty Warriors 8 (English-uncredited)
Hiromichi Tezuka - Sangokushi Hadou (Japanese)

Quotes

See also: Zu Mao/Quotes

Historical Information

Zu Mao was born in Wu Commandery in Yang Province and was one of the first generals to join Sun Jian. When Sun Jian's army attacked Liangdong during the campaign against Dong Zhuo, Xu Rong was sent by Dong Zhuo to defend the area. Xu Rong led a quick surprise attack and Sun Jian was forced to flee. However, Sun Jian was unable to shake off pursuit, and Zu Mao exchanged headgear with Sun Jian. The soldiers under Xu Rong chased after Zu Mao, allowing Sun Jian to escape. Zu Mao later hung Sun Jian's headgear onto a half-burnt pillar, and hid himself in the tall grasses nearby. The enemies surrounded the pillar and approached cautiously till they realized they had been fooled, whereupon they retreated. Zu Mao's fate henceforth was not documented.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms

In the novel, the same incident happened in Sishui Pass, and it was Hua Xiong that led the pursuit. When Hua Xiong closed in on the pillar, Zu Mao came out of his hiding to attack Hua Xiong, but was cut down by the latter when he thought that it was Sun Jian instead after seeing the turban. Sun Jian heavily grieved at the loss of Zu Mao afterwards. He was known for wielding a pair of swords.

Gallery

Romance of the Three Kingdoms III PC version portrait
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV portrait
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV PC version portrait
Romance of the Three Kingdoms V portrait
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI portrait
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX~X portrait
Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI portrait
100man-nin no Sangokushi portrait
Alternate portrait

Shin Sangoku Musou 4 trading card artwork
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: The Legend of Cao Cao portrait
Shin Sangokushi Sousouden portrait
Shin Sangokushi Sousouden character model
Rumble Burst portrait
Browser Sangokushi portrait
Alternate portrait
Alternate portrait 2
Paired portrait with Hua Xiong
Hexa Wars portrait
Rekishi Paradise Gaiden Dai Sangokushi Club appearance

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