Lu Xun

AncientGeneralChina183 — 245

Eastern Wu general who defeated Liu Bei at Yiling.

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Quick Facts

Born

183

Died

245

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)65

Political (20%)57

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)73

Strategy (15%)72

Total Score60.0

Lu Xun — Complete Timeline

222 AD

Battle of YilingWar

Lu Xun, as commander of Eastern Wu forces, defeated Liu Bei's Shu Han army at Yiling. He used a scorched earth strategy and fire attack, destroying Shu's invasion force. This victory secured Wu's western border.

BattleEastern WuShu HanThree Kingdoms

Impact: regionalconstructive

228 AD

Battle of ShitingWar

Lu Xun defeated a Cao Wei invasion at Shiting, using a feigned retreat to ambush the Wei forces. This victory repelled the Wei attack and maintained Wu's territorial integrity.

BattleEastern WuCao WeiThree Kingdoms

Impact: regionalconstructive

244 AD

Appointment as Chancellor of Eastern WuPolitical Action◆ Major

Sun Quan appointed Lu Xun as Chancellor of Eastern Wu, the highest civil office. Lu Xun served as chancellor until his death, helping to administer the state and maintain stability.

AppointmentEastern WuGovernment

Impact: nationalconstructive

245 AD

Death and LegacyOther

Lu Xun died in 245 AD. His victory at Yiling was a defining moment of the Three Kingdoms period. He was remembered as a brilliant strategist and loyal minister of Eastern Wu.

DeathEastern WuLegacy

Impact: national