It was the late Han dynasty. Corruption had caused suffering to the people, and the Yellow Turban Rebellion, led by Zhang Jiao erupted. Troops were enlisted to fight the rebels.
In the county of Zhou in Yuzhou, Liu Bei, a descendent of the imperial family was selling straw sandals on the streets, without much luck.
Suddenly, a notice caught his eye. It was recruiting volunteer soldiers. It was here that he met Zhang Fei, a butcher and wine seller. Zhang Fei urged him to fight for the country. And since Zhang Fei was looking for partners and Liu Bei had some money saved up, a partnership was forged between the two men.
As both men were talking over drinks, a man by the name of Guan Yu appeared, ordered a drink and announced that he was joining the army too. It turned out he had slain a ruffian in his hometown and had become a fugitive. The 3 men hit it off so well that they decided to swear brotherhood at the peach garden in Zhang Fei's farm.
Liu Bei was the eldest, Guan Yu the second and Zhang Fei, the youngest of the trio. Liu Bei's weapon of choice - a pair of ancient swords, Guan Yu - a Green Gragon sabre and Zhang Fei - a serpent spear. Together, the trio managed to gather a troop of 500 soldiers and joined the imperial army.
Compiled from The Three Kingdoms
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