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| Chinese | Wu Feng Ming | ||||||||
| Kanji | 吴凤明 | ||||||||
| Epithet | Wei's Number One General Fire Dragon | ||||||||
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Go Hou Mei is a Great General of the Wei Military and currently the highest-ranking military officer of the entire military. He is the son of the late Great General, Go Kei and is a member of the Seven Fire Dragons's second generation.
Appearance[]
Go Hou Mei is a young-looking man in his 30s, clean-shaven, which sets him apart from other great generals. He wears a mantle and helmet, under which his long, light-brown braided hair is visible.
Personality[]
Go Hou Mei is a calm, tactical-minded individual, particularly focused on warfare. He holds deep patriotism for his state, driven by a strong desire to honor the legacy of his late father. He had vowed to avenge his father's death by taking Duke Hyou's head.
Although he is willing to make difficult decisions and sacrifices, he is rational in his approach. He has shown no qualms about using people as pawns, such as when he disguised a soldier as a decoy to escape from the Hi Shin Unit's attack. Similarly, he sacrificed his former teacher, Rei Ou, to Shin without remorse, rationalizing that his teacher had lost his edge and that he would surpass him in a year.
Go Hou Mei views such actions pragmatically, understanding the necessity of eliminating those who might hinder his rise, while still acknowledging that he does not enjoy needless loss of life.
History[]
Born as the only son of the legendary Great General Go Kei, Go Hou Mei was trained in military tactics from an early age by his father and Rei Ou, his mentor. His early accomplishments led to a swift rise through the ranks of the Wei Military, and he eventually achieved the rank of Great General. When the Coalition Army was formed, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Wei Army, cementing his place as one of the leading figures in Wei's military.
Story[]
Coalition Invasion Arc[]
Go Hou Mei is first seen when the Wei army encountered Duke Hyou on their approach to the Qin city of Chuukou. Warning Shu Hi not to underestimate his father's killer, he orders the men to trap them in a pincer formation. When the Hi Shin Unit destroys the formation, he begins using the Ryudoryoku but the Duke halts his men and retreats to the Qin HQ. Wondering if the Duke knew what he was about to do, Go Hou Mei dismissed the notion and stated that only Ri Boku would understand the skill.
On the 4th day of battle, Go Hou Mei is intrigued by the Duke's abilities, wishing to observe them but the arrival of the Zhao army forces the Qin troops to flee. Meeting with Ri Boku, he deduces the need for a continued attack on the Qin state and is shocked at the reason for which the Zhao general called for the Coalition Army. At the Fuuman Plains, Go Hou Mei is the first to arrive at the meeting for all five leaders of the gathered armies and notes that Ordo is sharper than he looks upon hearing the Yan general speak.
Battle of Kankoku Pass[]
During the battle of Kankoku Pass, he faced the main defense in the National Gate. He sent 2 siege towers, one to Chou Tou and other to Kan Ki, the latter burned to ashes, lamenting the fact that the sadistic General burned his men.
After that, he agreed on Ka Rin's strategy. Then, resent the other siege tower.
After Ri Boku failed his attack on Sai, he admonished him and decided to assist the Coalition Army against Qi.
Fire Dragons of Wei Arc[]
Go Hou Mei led the defense of Choyou, with the remaining three Seven Fire Dragons as his deputies.
During the battle, he deployed a defensive tactics that could have been impossible to break through. From Qin strategy, with Ou Hon advise. Ou Hon, Roku O Mi and Shin broke through the defense simultaneously. Resulting the fall of Wei HQ and Go Hou Mei was forced to retreat to safety.
He was later reunited with Rei Ou who wanted to check the situation of HQ, but in the midst of confusion, Shin found them by luck and attack them. Seeing that his life was in danger, Go Hou Mei sacrificed his former teach by yelling his own name while telling him to escape. Go Hou Mei would instantly retreat after Shin cuts Rei Ou in half.
With the two members of Seven Fire Dragons slain on the battlefield, HQ now lost, The Wei was forced to make full retreat.[1] In the aftermath, Go Hou Mei would have Rei Ou's army be under his command.[2]
Western Zhao Invasion Arc[]
Go Hou Mei, Shuu Kou and Ran Bi Haku were discussing Qin's recent invasion of Zhao's heartlands and believe the attacking of Gyou will be Qin's lost while facing Tou Army outside Sanyou. He took the chance to reclaim areas up to Sanyou when Tou assisted the attack on Retsubi.
War of the Three States Arc[]
Go Hou Mei was recalled to Dairyou, by the King of Wei and those attending wanted to know his thoughts in the deal: making a three-year alliance with Qin, in exchange that Qin will assist Wei in capturing one of Chu's important strategic bases, the city of Juuko.
A year later, the state of Wei finally decides to join the alliance with Qin. Go Hou Mei commands Wei forces numbered 70,000 to assist Qin army of 50,000 against Chu of 110,000 soldiers in the Battle at Gecchi Plains. During the initial battle, Ba Kai, a Wei general, station on left flank was slain. With the loss of a general and Ran Bi Haku being put to stalemate. The Wei's offensive capabilities were reduced. Go Hou Mei decided to change the strategy, Wei forces become the supportive role, while Qin will be the main offensive role that will take down Chu HQ.
As the battle continues, Sen To'Un, out of boredom, decides to leave Roku O Mi Army behind and take on Go Hou Mei's headquarters' defense army. Seeing this, Ryuu Han been ordered to turn around and assist repelling Sen To'Un's forces and Roku O Mi finally caught up behind the Sen To'Un Army. When Chu's HQ been captured by Tou army, the whole of Chu army was given a full withdrawal. Giving Qin/Wei alliance their win.
In the midst of the battlefield, unbeknownst to Qin and Chu, another Wei army that brought Go Hou Mei's engineering siege tower to besiege the city of Juuko. By the time the Chu army made complete withdrawal, the Juuko City's walls were already captured.
Zhao's Retaliation Arc[]
Go Hou Mei is seen with Ha Ri and Gek Ka Kou as citizens of Dairyou celebrate the death of Kan Ki and Qin's loss against Ri Boku.
Three Pillars Arc[]
Go Hou Mei is present in Wei court. During the meeting he is informed about Qin navy attacking Rakushi fortress city and he correctly deduces that their target must be Han. He sends orders to the city to secure riverbanks. Sometime later he gets a report about the city being conquered without any resistance. Go Hou Mei decides that for now they will observe the situation and if Qin surrounds Shintei they will send a large army to help them. He then asks what army taken Rakushi and receives information that it's Gyoku Hou Army.
Conquest of Han Arc[]
Go Hou Mei alongside Gai Mou engage Gyoku Hou Army in battle near Rakushi. While Gai Mou engages enemy head-on Go Hou Mei tries to sneak his army past them. Ou Hon however leads a detachment to stop them. Once they receive news about fall of Shintei Wei army returns home.
Abilities[]
| STATS | |
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| Strength | 63 |
| Leadership | 91 |
| Intelligence | 98 |
| Experience | A |
| Increasing invention | |
| STATS | |
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| Strength | 60 |
| Leadership | 89 |
| Intelligence | 98 |
| Experience | A |
| Inventing a new invention | |
| STATS | |
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| Strength | 60 |
| Leadership | 88 |
| Intelligence | 97 |
| Experience | B |
| Invention: 99 | |
Go Hou Mei and Ka Rin were said to be prodigies in warfare in the Coalition Army. After the invasion, he currently stands as the highest-ranking military officer and the first in command in the entire Wei Military.[3]
Following his former teacher Rei Ou's death during the Choyou Campaign, he stated that in one year he would have drawn equal level with him, and completely surpassed him in the next, indicating his skills considered to be on the level of the Seven Fire Dragons. He later became a member of the new generation, further showing his military talent.
Physical Abilities[]
Go Hou Mei is highly cautious about protecting his life, avoiding any situation where he could be exposed to danger. He strategically places his headquarters far from the frontlines, often commanding from a Strategist Tower or a hill behind the lines to stay out of harm’s way.[4] When presented with a highly advantageous situation, he fully exploits it to its maximum potential, despite not having any talent for martial arts.
In extreme situations, Go Hou Mei is willing to take drastic measures to ensure his survival. For example, when facing immediate danger, he uses a body double and escapes through a pre-secured route, often disguised as a common soldier.[5]> His commitment to protecting himself is evident when, during an ambush by Shin of the Hi Shin Unit, he was ready to sacrifice his master, Rei Ou, without hesitation to secure his own escape.
Leadership[]
Go Hou Mei is a capable and cautious leader as the highest ranked officer in Wei Military. His men are willing to offer themselves as body double to protect his life.
Tactical Abilities[]
Master Strategist: Go Hou Mei is a brilliant strategist, known for his inventiveness and cunning. While defending Choyou, he devised a nearly flawless defensive formation comparable to a single fortress. This formation made use of surrounding rivers and mountains, allowing the Wei army to spread out effectively. The formation was structured so that reinforcements could arrive from several directions, making it incredibly difficult to overcome.[6] The only way to breach it was by launching three successful attacks from different directions after a supporting assault from the front.
During the Battle at Gecchi Plains, it was noted that only another general, like Ri Boku, could match Go Hou Mei’s ferocity in tactical offense. His ability to break the enemy’s first line before Qin’s forces was a significant highlight of his approach. As the main strategist of the alliance, his plans dictated the success of the entire campaign. He used his own army as a shield, allowing Qin to storm Chu’s HQ while sending a detachment force to capture Juuko City.
Poisoning: Go Hou Mei dabbled in the research of poisons for warfare but admitted his expertise was second-rate compared to the late Sei Kai of Han.
Military Formations: Go Hou Mei is one of the few Great Generals capable of executing the advanced defensive tactic known as Ryuudou. He used this tactic with precise coordination when his army engaged Duke Hyou and his forces. Additionally, he employed the same pincer tactic his father used in the Battle at Dakan Plains, which proved effective in utilizing their state’s war chariots on the battlefield.
Go Hou Mei's Siege Tower constructed specifically for Kankoku Pass.
Engineering: Go Hou Mei is highly skilled in engineering. He designed a Siege Tower, complete with a weight and lever system, specifically for the height of Kankoku Pass. He also created Siege Crossbows capable of firing bolts up to 4 meters long—an impressive feat, as siege crossbows were not commonly used at the time. He manufactured enough of them to make a significant impact in the siege.
His innovation extended to new siege towers during the siege of Juuko, which featured additional floors for archers and ropes to prevent them from being toppled. His engineering skills are considered unmatched by any contemporary opponents.
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| 845. The Atsuyo Army | Absent |
| 846. The Name I Wanted To Give | Absent |
| 847. Ultimate Formation | Absent |
| 848. A King's Demeanor | Absent |
| 849. The Vow | Absent |
| 850. The Main Force | Mentioned |
| 851. Full-Scale Assault | Absent |
| 852. Deployment Complete | Absent |
| 853. TBA | Absent |
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| Go Hou Mei Army | |
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| Leader: | Go Hou Mei |
| Generals: | Ran Bi Haku • Jun Ei • Ryuu Han • Ba Kai † • Gi An † • Gi Chou † |
| Commanders: | Gyo'En • Shu Hi • Shuu Kou • Kan Toku † • En Bi |
| Armies and Units: | Ran Bi Haku Army • Jun Ei Army • Ryuu Han Army • Ba Kai Army (defunct) • Golden Company Unit |
| Situational Members: | Gai Mou Army • Rei Ou Army • Earl Shi Army |
| Wei | |
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| Royal Family | An Ri † • Kei Bin • |
| Prime Minister | Gek Ka Kou • |
| Officials | Ha Ri • Shin Ryou Kun |
| City Lords | Ryuu Tai • |
| Citizens | Shi Kika † • |
| Military | |
| Great Generals | Go Hou Mei • Gai Mou • |
| Fire Dragons of Wei | Go Hou Mei • Gai Mou • Go Kei † • Shi Ei † • Rei Ou † • Shou Sen † • Ba Tou † • Tai Ro Ji † |
| Generals | Ran Bi Haku • Jun Ei • Ryuu Han • Haku Ki Sai † • Kyuu Gen † • Ba Kai † • Fuu Haku ‡ • Kou † • Ga Gyuu † • Shi Tai † • |
| Commanders | Gyo'En • Shuu Kou • En Bi • Ba Shu Ri • Ba Kai † • Tei Bi • Gi Ryou † • Gou Tan † • Kan Toku † • Duke Haku † • Fuu Kan † • Kou Ri Gen † • Dou Sei † • |
| Strategists | Jun Sou • Ha Ri • Hyou Ki ‡ • |
| Affiliates | Ren Pa • Ren Pa Army • Four Heavenly Kings • Rin Ko † • Gen Pou † • |
References[]
- ↑ Kingdom Manga: Vol.37 Chapter 400
- ↑ Kingdom Manga: Vol.37 Chapter 401
- ↑ Chapter 392, pages 7-8
- ↑ Chapter 301, page 15
- ↑ Kingdom Manga: Vol.37 Chapter 400
- ↑ Chapter 380, page 4