Zhuge Liang, also known as Kongming, was the chief strategist and advisor of the kingdom of Shu who lived in the Three Kingdoms era. His surname, Kongming, translates to sleeping dragon, and was given to him because his talents were hidden from the world until the leader of the Kingdom of Shu requested his help. Zhuge Liang mastered both domestic and foreign politics along with his unique technique of fusing his knowledge of time and astronomy while utilizing nature to defeat his enemy with lesser armies. He was also a great inventor who was credited with inventions such as the repeating crossbow and the flying lantern. Furthermore, he is also considered a true follower of confusion and a tragic hero due to the fate that fate has reserved for him. Due to his achievements, historians consider him to be a versatile man, an inventor, a feared strategist, a true Confucian follower and, to some extent, a tragic hero. Zhuge Liang's talent was hidden for many years in a rural area of ​​Hubei province, where he led a modest peasant life. It was only when he agreed to help Liu Bei achieve his goal of unifying China that his talents came to light. His unqualified successes impressed Liu Bei and “he was subsequently appointed ChengXing (minister) of political affairs” (China Travel Agency). Indeed, some historians believe that it was thanks to him that Liu Bei's army became feared and was able to defeat armies of larger proportions. His intervention in the war created allies and new technological advances such as the invention of new weapons and clothing. Zhuge Liang's master died at the age of sixty, and "Liang was entrusted with Liu Bei's son and kingdom" (Chinese Travel Agency). Liu Bei's confidence in Liang's ability to rule and achieve results... middle of paper......"Zhuge Liang (Kong Ming) The Original "Hidden Dragon"" Jade Dragon's online home page. Network. 11 February 2011. .Zhong, Luo Guang and Kuan-Chung Lo. Three Kingdoms, a historical novel. Trans. Moss Roberts. Berkeley: University of California, September 1999. Print."Zhuge Liang - A Brilliant Genius in the Three Kingdoms Period - Chinese Culture." History - Chinese culture. Network. February 14, 2011. "Zhuge Liang, Kong Ming, Shu Kingdom Strategist, Statesman." China Travel Agency, China Tours, Beijing Tour Packages, 24/7 Service. Network. February 11, 2011. Sivananda, Sri Swami. "Confucianism." The Society of Divine Life. February-March 2005. Network. Mar.-Apr. 2011. .