范增
Xiang Yu's Chief Strategist
The old strategist who foresaw Liu Bang's danger from the very beginning — and died on the road after being driven away by Xiang Yu's suspicion.
Referred to as "Yafu" (Additional Father) by Xiang Yu, he was his chief strategist who identified Liu Bang as the greatest threat. He was the mastermind behind the Hongmen Banquet scheme to assassinate Liu Bang. When the plot failed, he placed the blame on Xiang Bo. Later, Xiang Yu grew suspicious of him for secretly colluding with Liu Bang. Fan Zeng departed in anger and died of frustration on the road. His departure marked the turning point in Xiang Yu's downfall.