some times when we playing we oftenly(need it of course ) here is some way . 1 you may got item from recruited officer such as ji ling wth his spear of evil. 2 traveler : some times traveler give their item to you , like hua tuo giving me the medical secret book . the way is you must concuer and develop city where is the traveler come from . hua tuo is on wan . 3 you can get item by assign your officer with long - find task , some times when you luck he will meet with some bandits and pirate . usualy if your officer can beat them he will find an item . 4 this the hardes way . you can get items that your enemy have when you capture them. have fun with playing this game