Shou Bun Kun

Shou Bun Kun
Manga S3 Movie
Chinese	Lord Changwen (or Chang Wen Jun) Mǐ Diān (Real name)
Kanji	昌文君 芈颠 (Real name)
Romaji	Shou Ban Kan
Biographical Information Status Alive Marital Status Married Gender Male Eyes Grey Hair Grey Skin Brown State Qin Residence Kanyou Location Kanyou
Professional Information Classification Army Commander Cavalry Occupation Politician Soldier (Retired) Affiliates Qin Military Shou Bun Kun Army Qin Government Royal Palace Ei Sei Faction Political Position Chancellor of the Left Minster of Education (Formerly)
Media Japanese VA Nakano Yutaka
Appearance Manga Debut Chapter 1 Anime Debut Episode 1

Shou Bun Kun is the Chancellor of the Left of Qin and one of the most loyal vassals to the 31st king of Qin, Ei Sei.

A retired military officer of great fame who was skilled with the blade, he became a civil and court official who later worked his way up to his current position.

Appearance

Shou Bun Kun is an old man with a mustache and long dark hair, which is greyish in the anime. He wears armor on the battlefield and decorated court robes as an official.

Personality

Shou Bun Kun is very loyal to his King, Ei Sei and will do anything and everything in his power to aid him. He took every precaution he could to ensure the King's safety since he knew there was no way to prevent the rebellion from happening. He is very wise in terms of military affairs and strategies to ensure victory. He is also very knowledgeable and trustworthy as Ou Ki was willing to let him know of Kyou's heritage when he was asked to act as her support. Aside from his loyalty and trustworthiness, Shou Bun Kun can be a constant worrywart.

History

Shou Bun Kun fought alongside Ou Ki and Kyou in the military. He was the commander of a special 100-man unit which led very risky and dangerous missions that were impossible for a unit of a larger size. He was also appointed by Ou Ki, once the latter was promoted to General, to act as Kyou's support in her early years as she initially had a tendency to not pay attention to any minor details on the battlefield while Ou Ki could no longer be at her side all the time anymore. He was also along with Kyou when she was slain by Hou Ken with the latter believed to be dead after being attacked and defeated by an enraged Ou Ki.

Story

Sei Kyou's Rebellion Arc

After seeing Shin and Hyou fighting, Shou Bun Kun took Hyou with him to the capital to be the king's double. There were rumors of a revolt in the Royal Palace where a minister and his retainers were killed, and Shin is unwilling to believe it is Hyou and Shou Bun Kun until he later sees his friend die in front of him. It turns out that the minister had created an elaborate escape plan for Ei Sei in order to save him from death. Along with Kokuhi Village, the plan involved a series of rendezvous points carefully scouted out by the minister himself. At first, it seemed that Shou Bun Kun had escaped from the palace as well, but General Ou Ki informed Ketsu Shi that he had taken care of the minister personally. Shou Bun Kun reappears very much alive when Muta is about to shoot a poison dart at Ei Sei, and he is able to strike the assassin before the dart is shot. 

Sanyou Aftermath Arc

When news of people defecting to the Ryo Faction breaks out, Shou Bun Kun wonders why they had all gone back. Knowing they no longer oppose the Ryo Fui Faction, Ei Sei tells his faction they must do whatever it takes to even the odds. Shou Bun Kun tells him they no longer have any methods available to them. After telling his faction to follow him, outside of the palace Shou Bun Kun becomes shocked when they approach a certain building and decides to follow him inside.

After Ei Sei sets Sei Kyou and his faction free, Shou Bun Kun questions him about his reasons for freeing them. While in the courtroom, he wonders if Sei Kyou had taken them for fools, believing he's hiding something up his sleeve, which is why he was strictly imprisoned. Being grateful for their new-gained allies, looking at it from another angle, he realizes Sei Kyou is gaining power as well. Wondering if it's too risky to use them with only a verbal agreement keeping them to their word, he questions whether it's too risky. Ei Sei then walks past him, patting him on the shoulder, which surprises him. After Ei Sei mentions they have a chance to acquire the needed power, he tells Shou Bun Kun that his moment has finally come since first switching to an official position a few years ago. 10 days later he is appointed Chancellor of the left.

After learning of Kou's pregnancy to Ei Sai, Shou Bun Kun is overcome with emotion and starts to cry, congratulating him.

Coalition Invasion Arc

Battle of Sai

Shou Bun Kun served as a commander of the west wall.

State of Ai Arc

Shou Bun Kun attends the Coming of Age Ceremony held in the Kinen Temple at the City of You. When Shou Hei Kun reveals that he separates from Ryo Fui's faction, he accompanies him with Heki to defend Kanyou against Ai's rebel army.

Western Zhao Invasion Arc

Shou Bun Kun was one of the four heads in the tactical HQ for the Gyou campaign.

Abilities

• Guidebook 3
• Guidebook 2
• Guidebook 1
• Vol. 7

STATS
Strength	75
Leadership	87
Intelligence	92
Experience	A
Politics	96

STATS
Strength	76
Leadership	86
Intelligence	92
Experience	A
Politics	95

STATS
Strength	80
Leadership	85
Intelligence	90
Experience	A
Politics	94

STATS
Strength	82
Leadership	85
Intelligence	86
Politics	90

Before entering the world of politics, Shou Bun Kun served as a capable and competent military commander during the time of King Sho and possesses more military experience than anyone in the Qin court. During the Battle of Sai, he served as a commander of the west wall, further indicating his military capabilities.

In his youth, Shou Bun Kun used to lead a special hundred-man unit in the past and they helped Ou Ki and Kyou in several of his times of need. This later inspired Ou Ki to create a similar hundred-man unit for Shin whom he believed harbored a similar potential.

Physical Abilities

Weapon Mastery: Shou Bun Kun is a genuine warrior who wielded both glaive and bows at the very front lines during the time of King Sho. Shou Bun Kun is a master of the Qin Military's standard swordsmanship, despite his old age and retirement from active service and was the one to teach Ei Sei during his youth.

Leadership

Shou Bun Kun shows good leaderships as he used to lead a special hundred-man unit in his youth.

Tactical Abilities

Due to his experience of being in frontlines in the time of King Sho, Shou Bun Kun has a considerable tactical knowledge. He has tactical maneuver abilities because of his time leading a special unit, attacking enemies at the right moment and place and provide good supports for other people such as Ou Ki and Kyou. He later served one of the four strategists in the tactical HQ to devise a plan for the Gyou campaign.

Politics

Shou Bun Kun is a skilled politician through his strength lies more in warfare than the power struggles of the Qin court.

Duels

• vs. Ou Ki: lost
• vs. Gi Kou: interrupted

Political Achievements

• Managed to solve the long-standing issue of Qin's flood control which has always been a difficult problem. Though at first, it seemed like nothing, but a troublesome task forcefully handed down by Ryo Fui. Shou Bun Kun was able to back the project of an engineer named Tei Koku in 243 B.C
• He was granted the title of Chancellor of the Left in 239 B.C

Gallery

• Manga
• Anime

Shou Bun Kun on Vol.32's color page.

Shou Bun Kun attacking Shin.

Shou Bun Kun being appointed as the Chancellor of the Left.

Shou Bun Kun witnessing every noteworthy General and Great General gather for the war council.

Shou Bun Kun cries as he realizes Ei Sei's complete victory.

Shou Bun Kun, bowing his head, as he asks Ri Shi for his help in the creation of the future laws for unification.

Shou Bun Kun in his 20's

Shou Bun Kun in his mid 20's

Shou Bun Kun in his 30's
(253 B.C)

Shou Bun Kun in his 40-50's
Chancellor of the Left
(239 B.C)

Shou Bun Kun in his 40-50's
In Shou Hei Kun Army

Shou Bun Kun in his youth.

Shou Bun Kun with Kyou and Ou Ki in front of Bayou City.

Shou Bun Kun saluting upon Shi Ka's death.

Shou Bun Kun's character design anime S1

Shou Bun Kun mourns over Ou Ki's death.

Shou Bun Kun in Anime S2

Shou Bun Kun pats Shin's head.

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