The Naval Strategist Zhou Yu 

Although he had none of Zhuge Liang's strategy plans or his deft eloquence, Zhou Yu is still worthy of being called a strategist any day. At the battle of Chi Bi, he tried he best to out wit Zhuge Liang as best he could, but failed at each turn. Nevertheless, Zhou Yu had won a great battle for the South Lands. Even though Zhou Yu was jealous of Zhuge Liang, he was only trying to do his best. He saw the Shu strategist as a great threat to Wu in the future and he was right at the end of his days. If anyone hasn't read the novel, please do so and you see why Zhou Yu deserves tribute for his capabilities.