Lu Meng vs Pompey the Great

Lu Meng defended Ruxu against Cao Cao's invasion. He used defensive tactics to repel the Wei forces, securing Wu's northern border.

Lu蒙 implemented a program to improve the training and discipline of Wu's navy. He emphasized the use of fire ships and coordinated tactics, enhancing Wu's naval capabilities.

Lu Meng led a surprise attack on Jing Province while Guan Yu was campaigning against Wei. He captured the province, executed Guan Yu, and ended Shu's control of the region.

Pompey was granted extraordinary command under the Lex Gabinia to eliminate piracy in the Mediterranean. He divided the sea into sectors and within three months destroyed pirate fleets and captured their strongholds, restoring Roman trade routes and grain supply.

Pompey took command against Mithridates VI of Pontus, defeating him and forcing his suicide. He then annexed Syria, captured Jerusalem, and established Roman provinces in the East. He organized the region into client kingdoms and provinces, extending Roman hegemony to the Euphrates.

Pompey, Caesar, and Crassus formed a political alliance to advance their individual ambitions. Pompey sought ratification of his Eastern settlements and land for his veterans. The pact dominated Roman politics for a decade until Crassus's death in 53 BC.

Pompey commanded the senatorial army against Caesar at Pharsalus in Greece. Despite numerical superiority, his forces were defeated by Caesar's veterans. Pompey fled to Egypt, expecting refuge, but was assassinated on the orders of the Egyptian court upon arrival.

After his defeat at Pharsalus, Pompey landed in Egypt seeking refuge. On September 28, 48 BC, he was stabbed to death by former Roman soldiers serving the Egyptian king Ptolemy XIII, who hoped to curry favor with Caesar. His head was presented to Caesar.