Fearing that he would be found out, he lived in great anxiety. Dong Zhuo’s anger was relieved, but Lü Bu began to secretly harbor hatred toward Dong Zhuo.ĭong Zhuo had often commanded Lü Bu to guard the inner houses, but Lü Bu had an affair with one of Dong Zhuo’s maids. Lü Bu, being strong and agile, dodged the lance and turned to apologize to Dong Zhuo.
Once, being vexed by Lü Bu, he pulled out a short lance and threw it at him. However, Dong Zhuo was stubborn, easily enraged, and often expressed his anger without considering the consequences. Since Dong Zhuo knew that he treated others without much courtesy he was always in fear of being murdered, and for this reason had Lü Bu guard him wherever he went. A little later, he was promoted to “General of the Interior”, and given the title of Marquis of Duting. Lü Bu was an adept archer and rider and his arm strength was unmatched. Dong Zhuo bestowed the title of Chief Commander of the Cavalry upon Lü Bu and, being so fond of him, he and Dong Zhuo swore to be as father and son. Lü Bu followed through and brought Ding Yuan’s head back to Dong Zhuo. Knowing that Lü Bu was greatly trusted by Ding Yuan, he lured Lü Bu into killing him. Dong Zhuo planned to create chaos, and his first intention was to kill Ding Yuan and annex his military command. However, He Jin failed, and Dong Zhuo entered the capital city. He plotted with He Jin to exterminate the eunuchs, and was made Commander of the Imperial Guard. When Emperor Ling died, Ding Yuan led his troops to pay his respects at Luoyang. When the provincial Inspector, Ding Yuan, was promoted to be Chief Commander of the Cavalry and was stationed at Henei, he employed Lü Bu as his Master of Records, and entrusted much to him. Known for his prowess, he was recommended for service in Bing Province. Lü Bu, styled Fengxian, was a man from Jiuyuan in Wuyuan Commandery. Lu Bu was the finest warrior of the Three Kingdoms who was famous for the amount of warlords he served and betrayed.