Lou Gui

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Lou Gui (婁圭) was a hermit originating from Mt. Zhongnan, which was also known as "Mengmei". Lou Gui soon on became a very valued advisor to that of Cao Cao. During Ma Chao's attack at Weishui, Lou Gui advised Cao Cao to build a large castle of ice in defense. Lou Gui went down in the history books then on as a very famous strategist, very often praised by that of Cao Cao. However, Lou Gui at one time spoke very rudely to Cao Cao, resulting in him being executed.