- Chen Wu (Fengshen Yanyi)
Chen Wu (Chinese: 陈梧;
Pinyin : Chén Wǔ) a character featured within the famed ancient Chinese novel "Investiture of the Gods ".Chen Wu is both the commander of Through-Clouds-Pass, and the elder brother of
Chen Tong . At the exact time of Chen Tong's death, smoke signals would be set off from High-Water Pass which instantly were seen from Chen Wu's pass. Now knowing the death of his brother, Chen Wu would both realize thatHuang Feihu will soon reach his pass, and that it would be best to use wit to kill Huang Feihu -- rather than brute force.Upon Huang Feihu's arrival, Chen Wu would calmly invite he and his entourage into his garrison compound for food and rest. In short time, Huang Feihu and his men would be lavished with wine and food, thus enjoying their time. During the time of night, Huang Feihu would hear words from his late wife that he is in nothing more than Chen Wu's trap. Before the firewood around their sleeping quarters could be activated, Huang Feihu would slice through the walls and escape with his entourage. Chen Wu would give due haste, but would only be cut down in a short time by Huang Feihu's prowess.
Chen Wu was appointed as the the deity of Yuexing Star (月刑星) in the end. ["
Fengshen Yanyi " Chapter 99.]Notes
References
* "
Investiture of the Gods " chapter 32 pages 330 - 331
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