Zhang Liao @ Cao Cao's Top General

This is Zhang Liao. Originally serving under Lu Bu. After the Battle of Xia Pi, both he and his lord was captured. Guan Yu interceded on his behalf. Since he's one of valiant and loyal, Cao Cao took him under his wing. He serve Cao Cao in various battles such as Battle of Guan Du, Battle of Chi Bi and Battle of He Fei. In the Battle of Guan Du, in the early stages, Bai Ma and Yan Jin, two strategic spots were attack by Yuan Shao. Zhang Liao manage to persuade Guan Yu to temporarily submit to Cao Cao. Thanks to Zhang Liao's persuasion, Guan Yu help lift the siege of Bai Ma and Yan Jin by killing both Generals Yan liang and Wen Chou.

In the Battle of Chi Bi, Cao Cao's fleet was badly defeated. Zhang Liao again hold of the pursuing Wu Army led by Ling Tong and Xu Sheng thus allowing Cao Cao to escape.

The biggest battle he participated would be the Battle of He Fei. Cao Cao's main force was away in Han Zhong fighting with Shu Army under Zhuge Liang. Sun Quan took this opportunity to strike He Fei Castle which is weakly defended. Zhang Liao was in charge of defence with only 8000 troops assisted by Li Dian and Yue Jin. Sun Quan's force is as large as 100,000. Sun Quan let his guard down and became complacent. When Sun Quan cross the bridge Zhang Liao dismantled the bridge seperating Sun Quan's main force with the vanguards and rear guards. Falling into ambush, the Wu army was in a disarray and Sun Quan was almost killed. He barely escape when his horse jump across the river when Zhou Tai provided cover. Taishi Ci, a Wu elite General and close friend to Sun Ce, Sun Quan's brother was killed by Zhang Liao in the confusion.

With his deeds Zhang Liao was leader among Cao Cao's five elite Generals which include himself, Zhang He, Xu Huang, Yu Jin and Yue Jin. He died of illness at the age of 56.

As for this model, it is shape after MS 14S Gelgoog. Overall is quite a cool model. Cheap. At the price of only RM 26 before discount. The only problem would be the legs are not so volatile. So its a bit difficult to do any pose which require the legs to be twist about. Another will be the pole for its blade is a little short but heavy. So again there are limited positions you can do with it