183 Beijing Operas - Lϋ Meng - Number 35

Lϋ Meng

Beijing Opera - "Retreat to Maicheng"

Lϋ Meng with a blue pointed three-tile face has a leading role in the opera "Retreat to Maicheng." While Guan Yu was attacking Fancheng, Lϋ Meng, commander of the armies of Wu, secretly led his men dressed as merchants across the Yangtze and captured Jingzhou. Guan Yu was forced to retreat to Maicheng and later was ambushed and killed. An able warrior, he devoted himself to study and became extremely learned. He was greatly admired by Lu Su, as a great servant of the Wu Kingdom.