Zhu Zhi, courtesy name Junli, was from Zhang County in Danyang Commandery. Initially just a minor county official, he was later recognized for his filial piety and integrity and was called up by the local government to serve as an official, accompanying Sun Jian in various military campaigns. In the fifth year of Zhongping, he was appointed as a Colonel and participated in the suppression of bandits Zhou Chao and Su Ma in Changsha, Lingling, and Guiyang Commanderies, distinguishing himself in battle. Sun Jian recommended Zhu Zhi to the court to be appointed as a Commandant. Later, he followed Sun Jian in defeating Dong Zhuo at Yangren and entering Luoyang. The court appointed Zhu Zhi as a General, leading infantry and cavalry to aid Tao Qian, the Governor of Xu Province, in suppressing the Yellow Turban Rebellion in the east.
After Sun Jian's death, Zhu Zhi assisted Sun Ce and followed him to join Yuan Shu. Later, Zhu Zhi realized that Yuan Shu had poor character and no political standing, so he advised Sun Ce to leave Yuan Shu and return to Jiangdong to establish himself. At that time, Chief Tutor Ma Midi was in Shou Chun and invited Zhu Zhi to be his aide, later promoting him to Commandant of Wu Commandery. Wu Jing was already in Danyang at that time, while Sun Ce was sent by Yuan Shu to attack Lujiang. Liu Yao feared being annexed by Yuan Shu and Sun Ce, so he developed a grudge against Sun Ce. Sun Ce's entire family was in the capital city, so Zhu Zhi sent someone to Qu'e to welcome Sun Ce's mother and brothers, ensuring they were well cared for. Zhu Zhi was intercepted by Xu Gong, the Administrator of Wu Commandery, on his way to Wu Commandery from Qiantang, and they fought a battle, with Zhu Zhi winning decisively. Xu Gong fled to the bandit leader Yan Baihu, so Zhu Zhi entered Wu Commandery and acted as the Administrator. After Sun Ce defeated Liu Yao, he went on to pacify Kuaiji.
When Sun Quan was fifteen years old, Zhu Zhi recommended him as a filial and incorruptible individual. Later, following Sun Ce's death, Zhu Zhi, Zhang Zhao, and others together supported Sun Quan. In the seventh year of Jian'an, Sun Quan submitted a memorial to the court, appointing Zhu Zhi as the Prefect of Wu County, concurrently serving as General of Fu Yi, and assigning him Lou County, You Quan, Wu Xi, and Pi Ling as his fiefs, along with the corresponding officials. Zhu Zhi also led campaigns against the Yi and Yue tribes, helping Sun Quan pacify the southeastern region and capturing remnants of the Yellow Turban Army, including Chen Bai and Wan Bing. In the first year of Huangwu, he was appointed as the Marquis of Pi Ling, while continuing his role as Prefect of Wu County. In the second year of Huangwu, he was appointed as the General of Anguo, bestowed a golden seal and purple ribbon, and his title was changed to Marquis of Guzhang.
Sun Quan rose from a junior officer to a high-ranking military leader, eventually becoming the King of Wu. Every time Zhu Zhi went to see him, Sun Quan would personally come out to greet him. They would greet each other with a handshake, bow, and share meals and drinks. Sun Quan bestowed many rewards and favors upon Zhu Zhi, so much so that even ordinary officials close to Sun Quan received gifts and had private meetings with Zhu Zhi, showing Sun Quan's high regard for him.
Sun Quan's younger brother, Sun Yi, had a very irritable temper and would often lose his temper easily, often punishing his subordinates while handling state affairs. Sun Quan would often advise him and teach him the principles of good conduct. Sun Quan's cousin, Sun Ben, the Prefect of Yuzhang, had a daughter who was married to Cao Zhi. After Cao Cao conquered Jingzhou and his reputation instilled fear in the south, Sun Ben was very afraid and wanted to send his son as a hostage. When Sun Quan heard about this, he went to see Sun Ben and explained the pros and cons, causing Sun Ben to reconsider this plan.
Sun Quan often sighed that Sun Ce was busy with national affairs, and he himself lived frugally, even in wealth, with his clothing and expenses only enough for daily needs. Sun Quan valued Sun Ce greatly, appointing him as the Inspector of Military Affairs, in charge of the city’s administrative documents, while Sun Ce’s duties were limited to overseeing tax collection in four counties. However, most of the Sun family's descendants and the descendants of the four major families in Wu were officials in the county, with often more than a thousand officials. Sun Ce only visited Sun Quan's mansion every few years, bringing along hundreds of followers each time, bringing tributes during festivals, and Sun Quan's return gifts were also very generous. At that time, Danyang was in a remote area, with frequent rebellions, and Sun Ce was getting older, longing for the customs and people of his hometown, so he requested to return to his former post in Guzhang to maintain peace in the Shanyue region. His relatives and fellow villagers came to visit him, and Sun Ce warmly received them, hosting banquets, which made the villagers proud. After staying in Guzhang for over a year, he returned to Wu. He passed away in the third year of the Huangwu era, having served in the county for thirty-one years, at the age of sixty-nine.
Sun Ce's son, Sun Cai, was previously a Colonel, leading the army, and after inheriting his father's title, he was promoted to Deputy General. Sun Ce's other son, Sun Ji, was married to Sun Quan's daughter and also served as a Colonel, leading the army. Sun Ji's younger brothers, Sun Wei and Sun Wansui, both died young. Sun Cai's son, Sun Wei, inherited the title, becoming a General, and eventually rising to the position of General of the West.
Zhu Ran, styled Yifeng, was the son of Sun Ce's sister, originally from the Shi family. When Sun Ce was without sons, he requested to adopt Zhu Ran, who was thirteen at the time. Sun Ce ordered Danyang County to receive Zhu Ran with sheep and wine, and upon Zhu Ran's arrival in Wu, Sun Ce hosted a grand banquet in his honor.
Zhu Ran studied calligraphy with Sun Quan and they had a good relationship. After Sun Quan came to power, he appointed Zhu Ran as the magistrate of Yuyao County at just nineteen. Later, he was promoted to the magistrate of Shanyin County, appointed as a Colonel of the Zhechong, and overseeing five counties. Sun Quan greatly admired his talent, so he carved out part of Danyang Commandery to create Linchuan Commandery, assigning Zhu Ran two thousand troops. When mountain bandits stirred up trouble, Zhu Ran quashed the rebellion in just ten months. When Cao Cao invaded Ruxu, Zhu Ran constructed large fortifications and three defensive outposts, and was promoted to Deputy General. In the 24th year of the Jian'an era, he participated in the campaign against Guan Yu, capturing Guan Yu alongside Pan Zhang in Linju, and was promoted to General of Martial Valor, granted the title of Marquis of Xianxiang.
When General Lu Meng fell gravely ill, Sun Quan asked him, "If you can't hold on, who can take your place?" Lu Meng said, "Zhu Ran is brave enough and capable of defending the city; I think he can take over." Following Lu Meng's death, Sun Quan appointed Zhu Ran to take over his position and guard Jiangling.
In the first year of Huangwu, Liu Bei marched his troops against Yidu, and Zhu Ran led five thousand troops alongside Lu Xun to fend off Liu Bei. Zhu Ran successfully defeated Liu Bei's vanguard, cut off Liu Bei's escape route, and Liu Bei was ultimately defeated and fled. Sun Quan then appointed Zhu Ran as General of the Northern Campaign and titled him Marquis of Yong'an.
The Kingdom of Wei dispatched Cao Zhen, Xiahou Shang, Zhang He, and others to besiege Jiangling. Emperor Wen of Wei, Cao Cao, personally set up camp in Wancheng to bolster morale, and the army surrounded Jiangling. Sun Quan dispatched General Sun Sheng with ten thousand troops to defend Jiangling, constructing fortifications to support Zhu Ran. Zhang He launched an attack on Sun Sheng, who was unable to withstand the assault and was forced to retreat. Zhang He took control of the city, cutting off all communication to and from Jiangling. At that time, many soldiers in Jiangling were ill, leaving only about five thousand fit for combat. Cao Zhen and his forces constructed earthworks, dug tunnels, and erected tall siege towers to assault the city from above, instilling fear among the defenders. However, Zhu Ran stayed calm, motivating his troops to seize opportunities and ultimately breach two of Wei's fortifications. The Wei army besieged Jiangling for six months before retreating. Yao Tai was in charge of defending the north gate of the city, but upon seeing the overwhelming Wei forces and the dwindling supplies and personnel, he conspired with the enemy. His treachery was uncovered, resulting in Zhu Ran executing him. Xiahou Shang and others ultimately failed to capture Jiangling and had to retreat. Consequently, Zhu Ran's reputation grew significantly, and Sun Quan appointed him as the Marquis of Dangyang.
Six years later, Sun Quan personally led a campaign against Shiyang, while Pan Zhang stayed behind to hold off the enemy during their retreat. That night, chaos erupted as the enemy pursued Pan Zhang, who was unable to fend them off. Zhu Ran quickly returned to confront the enemy, enabling the ships in front to escape before he began a gradual retreat. In the first year of Huanglong, Zhu Ran was appointed as the General of Chariots and Cavalry, Right Protector of the Army, and Governor of Yanzhou. However, shortly thereafter, as Yanzhou came under the influence of Shu Han, he was relieved of his governorship.
In the third year of the Jiahe era, Sun Quan and Shu Han agreed to jointly mobilize troops. Sun Quan led his army to Xincheng, with Zhu Ran and Quan Cong as the left and right commanders, each wielding an axe and a halberd. However, due to illness among the troops, they withdrew without engaging the enemy.
In 242 AD, during the Battle of Dazhong, Wei generals Pu Zhong and Hu Zhi each led thousands of troops. Pu Zhong wanted to occupy strategic locations and cut off the enemy's retreat route, with Hu Zhi providing support. Despite this, Sun Jun's forces launched a disorganized attack, and he personally led his 800 men into battle. Pu Zhong was ultimately defeated, prompting Hu Zhi to retreat.
In 245 AD, during another battle at Dazhong, Wei general Li Xing heard that Sun Jun had penetrated enemy territory, so he led 6,000 troops to cut off his retreat. Sun Jun launched a night attack and won. Prior to this, General Ma Mao was executed for treachery, which infuriated Sun Quan. Sun Jun wrote before departing, expressing his hope that a victory would quell everyone's anger. Sun Quan chose not to disclose this letter.
Following Sun Jun's victory, the ministers congratulated him, and Sun Quan raised a celebratory toast. He then unveiled Sun Jun's letter, commending his foresight, and appointed him as Left Grand Marshal and Right Military Strategist.
Sun Jun is not quite seven feet tall, but he is highly capable and honest, using his literary skills solely for military purposes while remaining quite unadorned in other aspects. He works diligently every day, often on the battlefield, and is far stronger than most, especially brave in critical moments. Even when he has nothing to do, he practices drumming every morning and evening, and the soldiers in the camp must be dressed neatly in formation to intimidate the enemy, keeping the enemy guessing about his true capabilities, which ensures victory in every battle. Although Zhuge Jin's son Zhuge Rong and Bu Zhi's son Bu Xie both hold important positions, Sun Quan still appointed Sun Jun to lead them. After Lu Xun's death, Sun Jun was the last remaining distinguished general, unmatched by anyone.
Sun Jun was ill for two years, and his condition worsened over time. Sun Quan reduced his food intake during the day, was restless at night, and the eunuchs in the palace kept bringing medicine and food, with a steady stream of eunuchs coming and going. Every time Sun Jun reported his illness, Sun Quan would summon him, personally inquire about his condition, provide him with food and wine while in the palace, and send him off with cloth. Looking at the sick founding heroes, Sun Quan held Lu Meng and Ling Tong in the highest regard, placing Sun Jun next in line. Sun Jun died at the age of sixty-eight in 248 AD, and Sun Quan mourned him in plain clothes, deeply grieved. His son Sun Ji inherited his title.
Shi Ji's father was an official, so Shi Ji initially used his father's connections to secure a minor official position and later rose to the position of Jianzhong Captain. After his uncle's death, Shi Ji took over his uncle's army and followed Taichang Pan Jun to campaign against the Five Xi tribes, gaining fame for his bravery and exceptional skills. He was later promoted to Deputy General, responsible for managing thieves with strict enforcement of the law and no favoritism. King Lu Zhuge Ba wanted to establish a good relationship with Shi Ji and once went to his office, wanting to sit with him in a show of camaraderie. Shi Ji quickly stood up and respectfully declined, politely declining Zhuge Ba's overture.
After his uncle passed away, Shi Ji inherited his uncle's title and position, being appointed as General Ping Wei and the local governor of Lexiang. The following year, the Wei kingdom's General of the South, Wang Chang, led troops to attack Jiangling but withdrew without success. Shi Ji wrote a letter to General Fen Wei, Zhuge Rong, saying, "Wang Chang has traveled a long distance, his men and horses exhausted, not even having grass for the horses to eat. In the end, his troops were defeated and fled. This is all thanks to heaven! Now that the enemy forces pursuing them are few, we can split up and attack. I will launch a frontal assault, and you can pursue from behind. This way, won't that make it easy to defeat them? We should work together like a broken piece of gold!" Zhuge Rong agreed to Shi Ji's plan. Shi Ji caught up with Wang Chang and fought at Jinan. Jinan is thirty miles from Jiangling, and though Shi Ji initially won a skirmish, Zhuge Rong did not follow up, resulting in Shi Ji's subsequent defeat. Sun Quan held Shi Ji in high regard and sharply criticized Zhuge Rong, but since Zhuge Rong's brother, Zhuge Ke, was a high-ranking general, Zhuge Rong was not punished in the end. In fact, Shi Ji's relationship with both Zhuge Ke and Zhuge Rong was already tense, and this incident only intensified their conflict.
In the first year of Jianxing, Shi Ji was promoted to Zhendong General. In the spring of the second year, Zhuge Ke wanted to go to Xincheng and wanted Shi Ji to join him, but Zhuge Ke left half of the troops behind, placing Zhuge Rong in command. In winter, both Zhuge Ke and Zhuge Rong were killed, and Shi Ji returned to Lexiang, being granted the authority of a temporary appointment. In the second year of Taiping, Shi Ji was appointed General of Cavalry. After Sun Chen rose to power, the court ministers were critical of him. Shi Ji was worried that there would be unrest in Wu, and Wei would take the opportunity to attack, so he secretly wrote to Shu, wanting to unite with them to fight against Wei. Shu sent General Yan Yu to lead five thousand troops to bolster the defenses of Baidi City, awaiting Shi Ji's orders. In the early years of Yong'an, Shi Ji was promoted to Grand General and Commander, responsible for the defense from Baqiu to Xiling. In the first year of Yuanxing, Shi Ji was appointed Left Grand Marshal. Previously, after handling his uncle's funeral, he requested to restore his original surname, but Sun Quan refused. It was not until the Wufeng years that Shi Ji was able to change his surname back through an official petition. In the second year of Jianheng, Shi Ji died.
Lu Fan, courtesy name Ziheng, hails from Xiyang in Runan. When he was young, he served as a county official and was tall and imposing. There was a wealthy family surnamed Liu in the area, and their daughter was beautiful. Lu Fan proposed to her, but the girl's mother objected due to Lu Fan's poor background. However, the Liu family’s daughter remarked, "Do you think Lu Ziheng looks like someone who will always be poor?" Thus, she married Lu Fan. Later, to escape the chaos of war, they went to Shou Chun. Sun Ce saw Lu Fan and held him in high regard. Lu Fan willingly followed Sun Ce, bringing along more than a hundred of his own retainers. At the time, Tao Qian, the Governor of Xu Province, suspected Lu Fan of being a spy sent by Yuan Shao and ordered his arrest and interrogation. However, Lu Fan's strong retainers came to his rescue. Only Lu Fan and Sun He remained by Sun Ce's side, braving dangers without hesitation. Sun Ce treated them as family, often inviting them to meals and even taking them to meet his mother. Later, following Sun Ce, they captured Lu Jiang, crossed the Yangtze River, defeated Zhang Ying and Yu Mi in Hengjiang and Dangli, and captured Xiaodanyang and Hushu, where Lu Fan was appointed magistrate of Hushu County. Sun Ce pacified Moling and Qu'e, integrated the remnants of Ze Rong and Liu Yao's troops, and gave Lu Fan two thousand soldiers and fifty warhorses. Later, Lu Fan was appointed magistrate of Wanling County, pacified the rebellion in Danyang, and upon his return to Wu County, he was promoted to commander.
At that time, Chen Yu of Xiapi self-proclaimed as the Governor of Wu County, living in Haixi and colluding with local tyrants Yan Baihu. Sun Ce personally led his troops to attack Yan Baihu, while also sending Lv Fan and Xu Yi to confront Chen Yu in Haixi. They killed Chen Mu, the general of Chen Yu. They later joined Sun Ce in attacking Zulang in Lingyang and Taishi Ci in Yongli. Seven counties were all subdued, and Lv Fan was appointed as the General Who Pacifies the South. He later campaigned in Jiangxia and, after returning, brought Poyang under control.
After Sun Ce's death, Lv Fan rushed to Wu County to pay his respects. Later, Sun Quan again campaigned in Jiangxia, while Lv Fan and Zhang Zhao stayed behind. When Cao Cao arrived at Chibi, Lv Fan and Zhou Yu joined forces to resist him and achieved victory. Lv Fan was appointed as a General, serving as the magistrate of Pengze County, and was granted Pengze, Chaisang, and Liyang as fiefs. Liu Bei went to the capital to visit Sun Quan, and Lv Fan privately requested Sun Quan to retain Liu Bei. Later, Lv Fan was promoted to General Who Pacifies the South, stationed in Chaisang.
Sun Quan campaigned against Guan Yu, passing by Lv Fan's residence, he remarked, "I wish I had heeded your advice earlier; it would have saved us a lot of trouble. Now I am going to attack Guan Yu, and I leave Jianye to you." After Sun Quan defeated Guan Yu, he subsequently moved the capital to Wuchang, appointed Lv Fan as General Who Establishes Might, granted him the title of Marquis of Wanling, appointed him as the Prefect of Danyang, stationed in Jianye, responsible for managing the area from Fuzhou to the seaside, and granted him Liyang, Huaian, and Ningguo as his fiefs.
Cao Xiu, Zhang Liao, and Zang Ba brought troops to attack, and Lord Fan commanded Xu Sheng, Quan Cong, and Sun Shao, using a fleet to resist Cao Xiu. Later, Lord Fan was promoted to Front General, conferred the Seal of Command, and changed his title to Marquis of Nanchang. At that time, they encountered a fierce storm, causing many ships to capsize, resulting in several thousand deaths, so the army had to retreat. After the retreat, Lord Fan was subsequently appointed as the Governor of Yangzhou.
Fan is a person who pays special attention to his appearance and demeanor. The folks in Yangzhou, as well as officials like Lu Xun and Quan Cong, and even the rich kids, all show great respect for him and don't dare to act up. He was quite particular about his daily life, even if extravagance was all the rage back then. However, he was serious about his work and followed the rules, so Sun Quan appreciated his loyalty and didn't mind his extravagance. Initially, Sun Quan put him in charge of finance. At that time, Sun Quan was still young, and people around him often privately asked him to do things. Fan would always tell Sun Quan about it and didn't dare to make decisions on his own, which everyone appreciated. When Sun Quan was the county magistrate of Yangxian, he misused some public funds. Fan probably caught wind of this, and the clerk Zhou Gu quietly fiddled with the accounts so that Sun Quan was not held accountable. Sun Quan was pretty happy about it at the time. Later, once he was in power, since Fan was loyal and dependable, he trusted him very much, while Zhou Gu, who altered the accounts, was not given an important position. In the seventh year of the Huangwu era, Fan was promoted to Grand Marshal (a high military rank), but before he got his official seal, he sadly passed away. Sun Quan wore mourning clothes for him and even had someone bring him the official seal. After returning to Jianye, Sun Quan went straight to Fan's tomb, shouting "Ziheng!" and as he talked, he broke down in tears and even offered a cow as a tribute.
Fan Changzi's eldest son passed away first, and his second son, Fan Ju, styled Shiyi, gained prominence due to his father's achievements. Fan Ju became an official based on his father's accomplishments. After his father fell ill, Fan Ju was appointed as the Deputy Military School Officer to assist in commanding military affairs. After his father's passing, Fan Ju was promoted to the rank of General of An Army. He led multiple successful campaigns against mountain bandits, achieving victories in the treacherous deep mountains and forests he engaged. Later, he followed Tai Chang Pan Jun in a campaign against the Five Creeks Barbarians, earning more merit. When Zhu Ran attacked Fancheng, Fan Ju and Zhu Yi together broke the encirclement outside the city, and Fan Ju was then appointed as a General, later transferred to the position of Inspector of the Right for Ma Xian, and further promoted to the rank of Cavalry Colonel. In the first year of Taiyuan, a fierce wind swept through, causing the river to rise rapidly. Fan Ju was dispatched by Sun Quan to assess the situation and discovered that he had already arranged for large boats as a precaution. Sun Quan admired him and appointed him as General of Pacifying Wei. Upon Sun Quan's illness, Fan Ju was appointed as the Inspector of the Right of the Crown Prince. After the Crown Prince ascended to the throne, he appointed Fan Ju as the General of the Right. When the Wei army attacked Dongxing, Fan Ju went to battle and secured military achievements. The following year, Sun Jun killed Zhuge Ke, and Fan Ju was promoted to General of the Valiant Cavalry, responsible for pacifying the affairs of the Western Palace. In the second year of Wufeng, he was bestowed with the power of a temporary command, and together with Sun Jun and others, he attacked Shou Chun. On the return journey, they encountered the Wei general Cao Zhen at Gaoting and defeated him. In the first year of Taiping, he led his army to invade Wei, but before reaching the Huai River, he heard that Sun Jun had died and Sun Chen had taken over. Fan Ju was very angry and led his troops back, with the intent to depose Sun Chen. Upon hearing this, Sun Chen sent officials from the Imperial Secretariat with an imperial decree to order Wen Qin, Liu Zuan, Tang Zi, and others to apprehend Fan Ju. He also sent his cousin Sun Xian to lead the capital's troops to intercept Fan Ju in Jiangdu. Fan Ju's subordinates advised him to surrender to Wei, but Fan Ju replied, "I would be ashamed to be a traitor!" He then committed suicide, and his family was also exterminated.
Zhu Huan, courtesy name 'Xiumu', was a native of Wu County in Wu Commandery. When Sun Quan was a general, Zhu Huan worked in his administration and was later appointed magistrate of Yuyao County. When he took office, there was an epidemic, and food prices soared. Zhu Huan assigned capable officials to secretly treat the sick and provide medicine, and personally delivered rice porridge to those in need, and the people were very grateful. He was later promoted to Colonel Who Eliminates Bandits, commanding two thousand soldiers responsible for maintaining public order in Wu and Kuaiji, and resettling more than ten thousand displaced people within a year. Later, bandits in the mountains of Danyang and Poyang rebelled, capturing cities, killing officials, and gathering in large numbers. Zhu Huan led his troops in suppressing the rebellion, ultimately restoring peace. He gradually rose to the rank of General Who Pacifies Bandits and was granted the title of Marquis of Xinchengting.
Zhou Tai's descendants later held the position of Governor of Ruxu. In the first year of the Huangwu era, the Wei Kingdom sent the Grand Marshal Cao Ren to lead tens of thousands of troops to attack Ruxu. Cao Ren intended to catch Zhou Tai off guard by deliberately spreading rumors that they were going to attack Xianxi. Zhou Huan divided his troops to support Xianxi, but just as the troops set out, they learned that Cao Ren's army was already within seventy li of Ruxu. Zhou Huan quickly dispatched messengers to recall the troops heading to Xianxi, but before they could make it back, Cao Ren had already arrived. At that time, Zhou Huan had only five thousand soldiers from various units, and the soldiers were frightened and anxious. Zhou Huan encouraged them, saying, "The key to victory in a battle lies in the leadership of the generals, not the number of troops. Everyone knows of Cao Ren's military prowess. Compared to mine, who is the more formidable commander? The 'Art of War' states, 'This applies when both sides are fighting on open ground without strongholds to rely on, and the bravery of the soldiers on both sides is similar.' Now, Cao Ren's soldiers are neither intelligent nor brave. They are very timid, fatigued from their long march. Meanwhile, we and our soldiers hold a strong fortress, with the Yangtze River to the south and mountains to the north providing natural barriers. We can let them tire themselves out while we take the initiative and hold the advantageous terrain. Even if Cao Pi himself were to come, we need not worry, much less Cao Ren and his forces!"
Zhou Huan then ordered to lower the flags, intentionally feigning weakness to bait Cao Ren. Cao Ren indeed sent his son, Cao Tai, to assault Ruxu City, and also sent General Chang Diao to coordinate a sneak attack on Zhongzhou with Zhuge Qian, Wang Shuang, and others using oil-laden boats. Zhongzhou was the residence of Zhou Huan's subordinates' families. Cao Ren personally led ten thousand troops to camp at Tuogao, providing cover for Cao Tai and the others' retreat. A portion of Zhou Huan's army targeted the oil-laden boats, while another contingent confronted Chang Diao and his men. Zhou Huan personally led the troops to resist Cao Tai, burned the camp before retreating. As a result, Chang Diao was killed, while Wang Shuang was captured alive and taken to Wuchang for execution before the troops. More than a thousand soldiers were killed or wounded. Sun Quan was pleased with Zhou Huan's accomplishments and granted him the title of Marquis of Jiaxing, promoted him to General Who Inspires Valor, and appointed him magistrate of Pengcheng.
In the year 224 AD, Zhou Fang, the Poyang Prefect, outsmarted Cao Xiu, the Grand Marshal of the Wei Kingdom. Cao Xiu marshaled a hundred thousand infantry and cavalry to Wancheng to confront Zhou Fang. At that time, Lu Xun served as the overall commander, with Quan Cong and Lu Fan respectively serving as left and right commanders, each commanding thirty thousand troops, ready to engage Cao Xiu. Cao Xiu realized he had been tricked and needed to retreat swiftly, but believing his forces to be strong, he was determined to engage the enemy in a decisive battle.
Lv Fan proposed: "Cao Xiu became Grand General because of his relationship with Cao Cao, rather than being a capable general. He will definitely lose this battle, and when he loses, he will likely flee through the treacherous paths of Jia Shi and Guache. If we dispatch ten thousand troops to blockade these two routes, we can annihilate Cao Xiu's forces and potentially capture him alive. I ask to lead my troops in blocking these two routes. If we capture Cao Xiu, we can pursue our advantage, attack Shou Chun, conquer Huai Nan, and then aim for Xu Chang and Luoyang. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity we can't let slip by!" Sun Quan had discussed this matter with Lu Xun before, and Lu Xun found this strategy unfeasible, so Lv Fan's plan was not adopted.
In the year 229 AD, Lv Fan was appointed as the Frontline General, concurrently serving as the Governor of Qingzhou, and was granted the authority of the Jieye. In 232 AD, the Lujiang Registrar of the Wei Kingdom, Lv Xi, requested reinforcements from Wei in order to surrender. Lv Fan and General Wei Cong led their troops to meet him. Upon arrival in Lujiang, the plan was revealed, and the troops readied themselves to retreat. There was a small stream outside the city, about a mile from the city wall, over thirty yards wide, with depths of eight to nine feet in some places and half that in others. As the troops crossed the river, Lv Fan remained behind to provide rear guard. At this time, the Administrator of Lujiang, Li Ying, had organized his troops and was planning to attack when the Wu troops were halfway across the river. However, when he saw Lv Fan's banners at the rear, he ultimately did not dare to attack, demonstrating the extent of Lv Fan's formidable reputation.
At that time, Quan Cong was the commander, and Sun Quan ordered the deputy general, Hu Zong, to convey the decree and participate in military affairs. Quan Cong led the troops out with little success, so he decided to choose some generals for a surprise attack on the enemy. Huan Yi was proud and looked down on ordinary soldiers, so he went to see Quan Cong to inquire about the battle plan. This led to a heated argument between the two due to their differing opinions, with Huan Yi becoming furious and arguing loudly with Quan Cong. Quan Cong attempted to clarify, saying, "The Emperor himself appointed Hu Zong as the commander, and Hu Zong felt that this was more appropriate." This only infuriated Huan Yi further, prompting him to summon Hu Zong immediately. When Hu Zong reached the camp entrance, Huan Yi personally came out to meet him and ordered his subordinates, "Clear the way!" At that moment, one of his subordinates discreetly approached Hu Zong and urged him to leave quickly. After Huan Yi stepped out and found Hu Zong missing, he knew it was done by his subordinates, so he killed that subordinate in a fit of rage. Huan Yi's deputy tried to advise him, but Huan Yi killed him too. Afterward, Huan Yi feigned madness and went to Jianye for treatment. Sun Quan admired his abilities, so he spared him from punishment and allowed his son, Huan Yi, to temporarily take command of his troops, sending doctors to care for him. A few months later, Sun Quan sent him back to Zhongzhou. Sun Quan personally saw him off at the city gates, saying, "The enemy has not been eliminated yet, the world has not been unified. I plan to restore peace with you, assigning you to command fifty thousand troops in one direction to attack the enemy, hoping your health has improved." Huan Yi said, "Heaven has granted you wisdom; you deserve to rule the world. You hold me in such high regard; allow me to go and eliminate the rebels, and my illness will definitely be cured."
Huan Yi was very protective of his own, unable to tolerate others trying to control him. Every time he went to battle, if the command didn't go his way, he would fly into a rage. However, he was generous and loyal, with an extraordinary memory; once he met someone, he never forgot them, even decades later. He knew all the tens of thousands of soldiers under his command, as well as their families. He loved and took care of his soldiers and officials, as well as his own relatives, sharing his salary and property with them. When he fell ill, everyone in the camp was concerned for him. He passed away in the first year of Chiwu at the age of sixty-two. Soldiers, officials, men, women, young and old—all mourned for him. He left behind no savings, and Sun Quan granted him five thousand hu of salt for his funeral. His son Huan Yi inherited his title.
Zhu Yi, thanks to his father's connections, started as a low-ranking official, then rose to the rank of cavalry captain, succeeding Zhu Huan in command. In the fourth year of Chiwu, he followed Zhu Ran to attack the Wei state's Fancheng. He devised a brilliant strategy that broke through the enemy's outer defenses and was promoted to Deputy General.
The Inspector of Lujiang in Wei, Wen Qin, set up camp in Liu'an, established checkpoints everywhere, and recruited deserters and rebel generals, becoming a nuisance on the border. Without a moment's hesitation, Zhu Yi led two thousand troops into the fray, taking out seven of Wen Qin's camps and beheading hundreds of enemies, and then was promoted to General of Yangwu. Sun Quan was quite impressed with Zhu Yi's responses during their discussions about military matters. Sun Quan said to Zhu Yi's father, the General of Cavalry, "I already knew Jiwen (Zhu Yi's style name) was bold, but meeting him in person, he’s even more impressive than I’d heard!"
At the age of thirteen, Wen Qin pretended to surrender and secretly wrote a letter to Zhu Yi, hoping that Zhu Yi would personally come to meet him. Zhu Yi presented Wen Qin's letter to Sun Quan, analyzed Wen Qin's conspiracy, and said that he should not go to meet him easily. Sun Quan ordered, "The north has not yet been unified. If Wen Qin claims he wants to surrender, we should first welcome him. If you are worried that he will play tricks, then set a trap to catch him and to send more troops to guard against him." So, he sent Lv Ju and Zhu Yi north with twenty thousand troops, but Wen Qin did not surrender as expected.
In the first year of Jianxing, Zhu Yi was promoted to General of Zhen Nan. That year, the Wei Kingdom sent Hu Zun and Zhuge Dan to attack from Dongxing. Zhu Yi commanded the navy to attack and destroyed the city of Fuliang, resulting in a crushing defeat for the Wei army. In the second year of Taiping, he was appointed as the Grand Commander and went to rescue the besieged Shou Chun, but was unable to lift the siege. Upon his return, he was framed and killed by Sun Chen.
In summary: Zhu Zhi and Lv Fan were old ministers who rose to power due to their experience; Zhu Ran and Zhu Huan gained fame for their bravery in battle; Lv Ju, Zhu Yi, and Shi Ji all had military talent and successively took on important responsibilities. Like Lv Fan and Zhu Huan, who could win battles and meet a good end, they were truly fortunate. However, Lv Ju and Zhu Yi died young due to misfortune, which is truly regrettable!
