Lu Jia

AncientPoliticianChina-240 — -170

Han diplomat who convinced the Southern Yue king to submit.

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Quick Facts

Born

240 BCE

Died

170 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)67

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score51.8

Lu Jia — Complete Timeline

196 BC

Convinced Zhao Tuo to submit to HanPolitical Action◆ Major

Lu Jia was sent by Emperor Gaozu of Han to negotiate with Zhao Tuo, the king of Nanyue (Southern Yue). Through diplomacy, Lu Jia persuaded Zhao Tuo to accept Han suzerainty, securing the southern frontier without war.

DiplomacyNanyueHan Dynasty

Impact: regionalconstructive

195 BC

Authored Xinyu (New Discourses)Cultural◆ Major

Lu Jia wrote the Xinyu, a political treatise advocating Confucian governance and criticizing Legalist harshness. The work influenced early Han policy by promoting moral rule over strict laws.

Political PhilosophyConfucianismHan Dynasty

Impact: nationalconstructive