Zhang Ji / Zhang Xiu / Lu Dynasty
Zhang Ji (? - 198) Regent-General, August Emperor (posthumous)
One of Dong Zhuo's four lieutenants. Survivied the battle of Luo Yang and took control of the court in Chang An with Fan Chou. Was attacked by Fan Chou and his forces were driven out of Chang An. Conquered the areas west and north of Chang An, strengthening his forces and developing ties with the populace. After the Emperor fled Chang An, attacked Fan Chou in force and took control of the city. Remained based on Chang An for many years, fighting other warlords including Ma Teng and Lü Bu. After he defeated Lü Bu's forces he brokered a peace with Ma Teng's forces. When Ma Teng was summoned to the capital, he granted permission for Teng's forces to pass through his territory. Teng's son, Ma Chao, lead Teng's forces while Teng was in the capital and encamped side-by-side with Zhang Ji's escort force. Zhang Ji began consorting with Ma Chao's sister, Ma Yunlu, and when Chao found out he planned and executed an ambush on Ji's forces which killed Zhang Ji.
Zhang Xiu (? - 228) Emperor of Lu
Nephew of Zhang Ji. Served as a lieutenant to Zhang Ji throughout much of Ji's service to Dong Zhuo and as one of Ji's generals after Dong Zhuo's death. After Zhang Ji's death, took over his uncle's forces and chased Ma Chao's west. Established relations with Yuan Shao, who had the court appoint him Imperial Inspectior of Yongzhou (Shao wanted to keep Zhang Xiu's forces between him and Ma Teng, who had been part of the conspiracy to assassinate him). Briefly visited court, where Yuan Shao proclaimed him one of the three heroes of the realm.
Upon his return to Chang An, began expanding his domain westwards and southwards, eventually taking over the entire west side of central Han china.
Joined with Huang Zhong against Yuan Shao's southern campaigns and obliterated Shao's navy at the battle of Shang Yong. Was thwarted in trying to take over the entire Jing province by Huang Zhong, who occupied Jiang Ling first.
Spent several years consolidating his domain and gathering more forces. After Emperor Xian abdicated the throne to Yuan Shao in 217, Xiu declared himself Emperor of the Lu Dynasty in 218. Shortly thereafter his western border was invaded by Ma Teng nursing an ages-old grudge. After much destruction, Xiu's forces successively stalled Teng's invasion into an uneasy stalemate. Teng's forces held back the Lu forces long enough to steal large amounts of coin and grain before retreating, intending to use the resources to finance a larger invasion in the future.
In 228 AD, was thrown from his horse while traveling and struck his head where a tumor was growing, losing consciousness. Could have been treated by the physician Hua Tuo, but his escort generals (Hou Xuan and Song Xian) did not trust the physician. Died a few days later.
Lady Zou (? - 232) Emperss Dowager (Honourary)
Wife of Zhang Ji. Cared for by Zhang Xiu after Ji's death and continued to assist in civil affairs within his forces. After Zhang Xiu declared himself Emperor of Lu, Lady Zou was appointed as honourary Empress Dowager (a position usually given to the Emperor's mother, but Zhang Xiu's mother had died when he was young). Though she had little influence, she typically attended court. Killed by Ma Dai in the palace courtroom during the Guanxi conquest of Han Zhong.
Lady Zhang (???) Empress of Lu
Zhang Xiu's only child to survive past early infancy. Born in approximately 214 AD. Doted on by her father, she was raised in great luxury but also tutored and accompanied her father to court and some military exercises. On the day of her birth, Zhang Xiu formed a guard of five hundred soldiers recommended by their peers for their courage and loyalty. This guard was assigned to defend Lady Zhang at all times. Growing up constantly defended by these guards, she grew very familiar with military affairs and persuaded her guards to train her with weapons from the time she was eight.
Went into mourning after her father's death and retired from the public eye. After the death of Jia Xu in 231 AD, used her loyal guards to subdue the Lu court and declare herself Empress. Reigned briefly but soon after her ascension Ma Chao's forces infiltrated Han Zhong and launched a full offensive on the city. In defending herself within the palace courtroom, killed several of Pang De's assassins and Ma Yunlu, but was overrun by Xiliang warriors.
Fate unknown.
Zuo Ling (? - 196)
A high-ranking military officer under Zhang Ji. Together with Zhang Xiu, took charge of escorting the Emperor out of Fan Chou's clutches. Later died in battle fighting Fan Chou's forces.
Jia Xu (147 - 231) Chancellor
An officer under Zhang Xiu since Dong Zhuo's rise to power. Assisted in escorting the Emperor and Empress out of Chang An. Served as Zhang Xiu's closest advisor and confidant following Zhang Ji's death and developed numerous key strategies for Zhang Xiu's western and southern expansions.
Empowered as chief of all Zhang Xiu's military forces during the alliance with Huang Zhong to repel Yuan Shao's southern campaign into Jing. Devised numerous plots to undermine Yuan Shao's trust in his officers and weaken his defenses. Planned and executed an attack using fire ships to destroy Shao's navy and rout his forces, as well as intercept him on his retreat to Luo Yang. Personally lead a marine force against Shao's naval forces to keep them near the fires and was shot with an arrow by Wen Chou. Stole a horse and escaped back to Han Zhong, wounded.
After Shang Yong, could not perform field operations due to ill health and age. Appointed to high-ranking advisory role (one of the Three Excellencies) to Zhang Xiu in Han Zhong.
Following Zhang Xiu's death, controlled the court through his rank and prestige, but his old age kept him unable to perform serious duties. Passed away in his sleep in 231 AD.
Jia Kui (? - 232)
Son of Jia Xu, a civil official of the Lu court. Shot by an arrow and died during Ma Chao's conquest of Han Zhong.
Hu Che'er (? - 208)
Originally a member of Niu Fu's staff, joined Zhang Ji's forces after the death of Dong Zhuo. During Yuan Shao's southern campaign in Jing, he feigned defection to Yuan Shao in order to try and become a spy and saboteur for Zhang Xiu's forces. Due to Jia Xu's fake-letter ploy, Yuan Shao was too paranoid to accept the defection and had him executed.
Wei Xu (? - 232) Grand Commandant, General of Divine Might
Officer under Lü Bu. Was lost in a battle at Tong Gate and captured by Zhang Ji's forces. Joined with Song Xian and falsely returned to Lü Bu, allowing Zhang Ji to catch and destroy Lü Bu's army in a trap.
Won numerous victories against Yuan Shao's forces during and leading up to the battle of Shang Yong.
Commanded the main army sent from Han Zhong to stop Ma Teng. Halted Ma Teng's advance and entered into an uneasy stalemate/siege around Tian Shui, which later ended when Ma Teng retreated north.
Fought primarily against the Yan dynasty in 225 and afterwards. When the Yan main forces used Liu Yao's ships to launch a surprise attack on northern Xia, Wei Xu overcame the Yan defensive forces left behind and conquered most of the Yan dynasty. Approaching the capital region from Shou Chun, his forces and supplies were amubushed repeatedly by a joint task force of Yan, Xia and White Rider forces. Having lost his supplies and deep within enemy territory, his army broke apart and he died trying to journey back to Lu territory.
Song Xian (? - 228)
Officer under Lü Bu. Was lost in a battle at Tong Gate and captured by Zhang Ji's forces. Joined with Song Xian and falsely returned to Lü Bu, allowing Zhang Ji to catch and destroy Lü Bu's army in a trap. Afterwards served Zhang Ji and then Zhang Xiu for decades, eventually receiving in his old age the honourary position of General of the Guards, in charge of Zhang Xiu's personal guards, but unlikely to ever see actual combat.
In 228 AD, together with Hou Xuan, suspected the physician Hua Tuo of plotting to murder Zhang Xiu and killed the physician, denying the emperor the surgery that would have saved his life. Seized and placed in jail by the rest of the court and generals and was left there to rot. Died of illness after a few weeks.
Ji Ling (? - 202)
Martial officer who served several lords. Served Yuan Shu when he traveled to Luo Yang to rescue the Emperor. Killed Li Meng and lead a battle to defeat Fan Chou's forces. Left Yuan Shu's forces and briefly served Yuan Shao, but was discontent there as well, so departed to join Zhang Xiu's forces. Died in a battle near Han Zhong during Zhang Xiu's southern expansions.
Lei Xu (? - 197)
An officer of Zhang Ji. Usually in charge of managing the supply and rations for Zhang Ji's armies while fighting Ma Teng, Fan Chou and Lü Bu after Emperor Xian's escape. Died of illness.
Zhuge Jin (174 - 227)
ne of Zhang Xiu's top advisors, also an able military commander and strategist. Negoatiated the alliance between Zhang Xiu and Huang Zhong against Yuan Shao prior to the battle at Shang Yong. Ordered to take Jiang Ling after the battle but was held back by Shen Pei while Huang Zhong's forces took the city. Ordered to hold Sand Pass for 10 days during Ma Teng's invasion, but lost it due to Zou Jing's short temper. Escaped the battle alive and joined with Wei Xu's main army.
Later fought during against Ma Chao during his the second Xiliang invasion and was killed by Pang De.
Yang Qiu (? - 208)
A capable commander and seafarer, he often commanded Zhang Xiu's marine forces. Intercepted Yuan Shao's retret from the battle of Shang Yong. Accepted Shao's challenge for single combat and was killed by the prime minister.
Hou Xuan (? - 228)
A military officer who rose in rank during Zhang Xiu's southern expansions and became a general after the battle of Shang Yong. Deployed on the northern frontier where he temporarily outmaneuvered Ma Dai's forces during Ma Teng's invasion, but was then routed by Ma Chao.
Accompanied Zhang Xiu during a trip to Cheng Du in 228 where the emperor was thrown from his horse and lost consciousness. Together with Song Xian interpreted the fall as an omen and killed the city's governor Liu Zhang, as well as the physician Hua Tuo who could otherwise have cured the emperor. Thrown in jail by the rest of the court and generals where he committed suicide in shame.
Wang Can (177 - 218)
Governor of northern Lu and a learned scholar and astronomer. Supervised the overall strategy for the north during Ma Teng's invasion. Chased by assassins and killed by Pang De in Tian Shui.
Li Tong (168 - 218) General of the Guards
A high-ranking Lu general who was important in establishing positive relations with many of the western foreign tribes. During Ma Teng's invasion he flooded Teng's camp by diverting a river with a dam. Was attacked just prior to completing the dam and lost many officers and soldiers defending it until it could be used. Afterwards fled west and sought aid with the Qiang, but was betrayed by the Qiang king Midang.
Ma Liang (186 - 225)
An expert military strategist appointed as inspector of military forces throughout the Lu. During Ma Teng's invasion, held Long Xi against numerous enemy attempts to take the city, suffering defeat only when heavy siege weapons were brought to bear. Managed to escort numerous civilians to the river where they used makeshift rafts to escape the enemy forces and reach Tian Shui.
In 225 AD, was sent to Yan as a negotiator for a Lu-Yan alliance but his haughty demeanour got him killed by He Qi.
Zou Jing (? - 218)
A general of the main army in Han Zhong. Ordered to hold San Pass for 10 days with Zhuge Jin, but lost his temper to enemy insults and charged into an ambush. Died in the battle.
Yang Ang (? - 218) General Who Establishes Might
An officer under Wei Xu, lead the vanguard of Wei Xu's army against Ma Chao. Challenged Ma Chao to single combat and was killed by Chao.
Liu Ba (? - 218) General Who Dominates the North
An officer under Li Tong. Held back the Guanxi troops at Li Tong's dam, urging Tong to break the dam. Drowned in the rushing waters after Tong broke the dam.
Pang Yi (? - 218) General Who Suppresses the North
General commanding the army of Tian Shui. After Ma Chao's forces took San Pass, he lead his army and naval forces south to block Chao's avenue of retreat and supply lines. The battle went well but he pursued Ma Chao onto a ship, which Chao then burned down around Pang Yi.
Yue Jiu (? - 218) General Who Conquers the North
An officer under Li Tong. Tried to defend Li Tong at his dam along the river, but was killed by Pang De's assassins.
Yi Ji (? - 218)
A military advisor and commander of the garrison in Qin Chuang. Tried to surrender to Ma Teng during his invasion, but Ma Dai killed him anyways.
Feng Xi (? - 232)
A Lu civil official, the Inspector of Yan Zhou. Tried to hustle Lady Zhang away during her enforced ascension to the Lu throne, and in response she cut off his fingers and he fainted. Briefly retired to recover but returned to court just in time to be killed during Ma Chao's conquest of Han Zhong.
Gao Pei (? - 232)
A cavalry commander serving at the Lu court during Ma Chao's conquest of Han Zhong. Killed by Xiliang warriors in the palace courtroom.
Yang Huai (? - 232)
A palace guard commander serving at the Lu court during Ma Chao's conquest of Han Zhong. Killed by Xiliang warriors in the palace courtroom.
This post has been edited by Path-Shaper: 20 October 2011 - 04:45 PM
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