The most popular God of Wealth is Kuan Yu who was ageneral in Three Kingdom period, (2211-263 AD), after late Han Dynasty. His trademark is the red face, long beard, long whiskers, green battle uniform and 40-kilogram long broad blade weapon.
He disguised himself with a red face because he killed a bad guy when young. He helped his friend and tried to restore the power of Han Dynasty. He won lots of battles and killed many enemy's generals. But he end with a beheaded general. After his death, his spirit wouldn't die and his divine image appeared on the sky several times. People remembered his brave and fighting skill, faith, righteousness, loyalty to friends, and act of justice. Chinese believe that his spirit can protect themselves and repel the bad luck.He was treated as the God of War before Ming Dynasty.
After Ming Dynasty and Ching Dynasty, more business persons worship General Kuan, because they needs partners in business with righteous,trustful, loyally personality. Also, the business people would like to win thebusiness deal all the time like a ever-win General Kuan. Therefore, Kuan Yu became the God of Wealth.
Lord Guan’ (Guan Gong ): Symbolising loyalty, righteousness, faith, wisdom, kindness, and bravery, Lord Guan is a popular choice among business people.