Why is Lu Bu known as ‘The Flying General’?

          Lu Bu was a Chinese Han warlord, who lived during the Three Kingdoms period. He was a master of horse riding, archery, and armed combat. He was tall and strong, and because of his speed, skill and strength, he was nick-named ‘The Flying General’. He had a very fast moving horse called Red Hare.

          Lu Bu was appointed cavalry commander and Imperial corps commander by Dong Zhuo, a warlord from the Liang province. Dong Zhuo adopted Lu Bu as his son and, Lu Bu became Dong Zhuo’s closest bodyguard. However, in the end, he was responsible for Dong Zhuo’s death.

          Lu Bu was known to have no equal in battle, and was probably one of the greatest warriors to ever exist. His only love was war, and his only loyalty was to himself. He was finally executed by an enemy warlord, Cao Cao.