Three Kingdoms Intelligence Ranking in Official History

There is no ranking in the official history, but it can be inferred from the official history.

In terms of military affairs alone, the number one ranking is undoubtedly Guo Jia and Guo Fengxiao, Cao Cao's early chief adviser. He helped Cao Cao pacify the north. He was known as a genius with his unconstrained plans. Next is Jia Xu and Jia Wenhe, who disrupted the world with one word and used ruthless tactics. He was known as the poisonous man and the ghost fox. Sima Yi and Sima Zhongda dragged Zhuge to death, making his efforts in vain, and later usurped Cao Cao's world. Pang Tong and Pang Shiyuan were the people in history who proposed the fire attack on Cao Cao, but he did not do it in person, so they were called Feng Chu. Xun You and Xun Gongda made eight strategies in his life, all of which were to achieve the greatest benefit and safety for Cao Cao. They are known as the most talented people in the world. Fa Zhengfa was filial and upright, he welcomed Liu Bei into Sichuan, and killed Xia Houyuan in Hanzhong. He was known as a talent for adapting to emergencies. Tian Feng, Yuan Hao, Ju Zhizhe, and Yuan Shao dominated the north with these two men, but the outcome was not good, as they voted for the wrong person. Xu Shu, Xu Yuanzhi, broke the formation of Xinye and defeated Cao Cao. Later, he was deceived and returned to Cao Cao. Chen Gong, Chen Gongtai, Yanzhou rebelled and almost killed Cao Cao, and later assisted Lu Bu to dominate for a while. There is also Cao Cao and Cao Mengde himself, I won’t say more.

In terms of politics alone, Mr. Zhuge Kongming ranks first. He achieved great results and even fought with Wu against Cao. Followed by Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo, who established Cao Cao's headquarters. Lu Su and Lu Zijing also had a three-part strategy, but it was Liu Biao, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan who stood in a tripod, as recorded in official history. Ma Liang and Ma Jichang pacified the four counties of Jingxiang and used retreat as advance. Zhang Zhao and Zhang Zibu were important ministers of Soochow and a master of internal affairs in the early days of Soochow.

In terms of leading the army alone, Zhou Yu and Zhou Gongjin rank first, so I won’t go into details about their achievements. Followed by Lu Xun, who defeated Liu Bei. I won’t go into details about Cao Cao and Cao Mengde. Deng Ai defeated Shu.

These are what I have inferred from various aspects in the official history. Thanks!