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Sigiloso
Hi all.

Im seeking for help, and would like to know a few things if you would like to help me.

1.- What Person you think played probably the most important role in the chinese culture?, a person who most chinese admire. I know there are many, i know a few heroes only, Chinese civilization and history its pretty extense.

2.- Ive been trying to figure out, how the chinese army was organized in a pretty detailed way, Would you please like to tell me what were the ranks of the ancient chinese legendary armies? going from normal militia to the Generals and high Commanders... in many cultures these ranks have different names.

3.- Also I am part of a wonderful group of people in an online game, the group its pretty big around 80 players, and im looking for some cool ranks, its not necessary that they are unique, and also would like to base them in a specific theme, related to the chinese culture. For example....

From highest to the lowest rank.(not sure about Hierarchy in the three kingdom era)

Liu bei
Guan Yu
Cao Cao
Heavy cavalry
Light cavalry
Militia
etc, etc, etc

At the moment i dont know all the important commanders and leaders and specific names from the novel of the three kingdoms. Or how was the army organized at that time, im looking forward to read it, but cant find it anywhere.

4.- What era you think was the most succesfull in all the chinese history time line, commanders, leaders, legends, etc.
And if you could post a few ranks related to it, will be wonderful.

5.- Could anyone tell me where can i find the novel of the three kingdom in english language? Most accurate link will come in handy.

One last thing my friends, related to the ranks an explanation of why they had that title will be perfect.
Thank you all, i know im new here, and maybe this is to much to ask, will apreciate this alot.

Best Regards.
Sigiloso.

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An example of cool ranks are like the ones this forum use, (member, Scholar, etc ) This is what im looking for, but based in the great ancient chinese armies or specific era.
General_Zhaoyun
QUOTE (Sigiloso @ Feb 26 2008, 12:08 PM) *
Hi all.

Im seeking for help, and would like to know a few things if you would like to help me.

1.- What Person you think played probably the most important role in the chinese culture?, a person who most chinese admire. I know there are many, i know a few heroes only, Chinese civilization and history its pretty extense.


For chinese culture (philosophy), definitely Confucius is one of the greatest influential figure in chinese history. For chinese literature, just to list a few such as Li Bai, Dufu, Su Shi etc.

For chinese military, Sun Tzu, Huo Qubin, Wei Qin, Yuefei etc.

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2.- Ive been trying to figure out, how the chinese army was organized in a pretty detailed way, Would you please like to tell me what were the ranks of the ancient chinese legendary armies? going from normal militia to the Generals and high Commanders... in many cultures these ranks have different names.


Refer to these threads on chinese military ranks:

http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=126
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=950
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=2826

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3.- Also I am part of a wonderful group of people in an online game, the group its pretty big around 80 players, and im looking for some cool ranks, its not necessary that they are unique, and also would like to base them in a specific theme, related to the chinese culture. For example....

From highest to the lowest rank.(not sure about Hierarchy in the three kingdom era)

Liu bei
Guan Yu
Cao Cao
Heavy cavalry
Light cavalry
Militia
etc, etc, etc

At the moment i dont know all the important commanders and leaders and specific names from the novel of the three kingdoms. Or how was the army organized at that time, im looking forward to read it, but cant find it anywhere.


Refer to this thread

http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=12686

It might help you.

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4.- What era you think was the most succesfull in all the chinese history time line, commanders, leaders, legends, etc.
And if you could post a few ranks related to it, will be wonderful.


Hard to say. Each dynasty produced many brilliant military figures. You can consider Han or Tang dynasty as they tend to be militarily strong.

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5.- Could anyone tell me where can i find the novel of the three kingdom in english language? Most accurate link will come in handy.


Refer to http://www.threekingdoms.com/book.aspx


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One last thing my friends, related to the ranks an explanation of why they had that title will be perfect.
Thank you all, i know im new here, and maybe this is to much to ask, will apreciate this alot.

Best Regards.
Sigiloso.

b_woot.gif

An example of cool ranks are like the ones this forum use, (member, Scholar, etc ) This is what im looking for, but based in the great ancient chinese armies or specific era.


Refer to these threads for more info:

http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=8
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=14696
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=19216
http://www.chinahistoryforum.com/index.php?showtopic=22655
Sigiloso
Thank you. I bookmarked this thread, and finally see an answer, all those links will come in handy.

I have much to read now, take care.

Best Regards
Sigiloso
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