Wu (呉), also known as Sun Wu (孫呉) or Eastern Wu (東吳), is one of the three influential kingdoms in the Dynasty Warriors, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Dynasty Tactics series, and Kessen II. In Dynasty Warriors and their other appearances, the country is symbolized by the color red or a tiger. In Kessen II and early Romance of the Three Kingdoms titles, they are symbolized by the color blue. The kingdoms territory was originally ruled by different governors in the south. They were conquered by the smaller Sun family. Thanks to the influence of the Four Families of Wu, the Sun family was able to establish their rule. Contents[show] RulersEdit Sun Jian (posthumously) Sun Ce (posthumously) Sun Quan (222 ~ 252 AD) Sun Liang (252 ~ 258 AD) - Sun Quans youngest son Sun Xiu (258 ~ 264 AD) - Sun Quans sixth son Sun Hao (264 ~ 280 AD) - Sun Hes son Other FiguresEdit Sun Qiang - Sun Jians older brother, style name was Shengtai. All that is clearly known is that he lost his wife while he was still young and that his descendants went into royalty. Sun Jing - Sun Jians younger brother who helped his brothers campaigns. Sun Yi - Sun Jians third son, style name was Shubi. Possessed bravery and a physique that resembled Sun Ce. After Sun Ces passing, he chose to serve under Sun Quan. Known to be a normally heroic person but turned violent when he was drunk. His rough behavior earned the grudge of three of his subordinates, who assassinated him in a banquet. His wife pleaded to sympathizers to have her husband avenged, which led to a brief killing spree by the fugitives. The two final conspirators were slain by Xu Zhi and Yuan Suns subordinates before they could defect to Cao Caos forces. Sun Kuang - Sun Jians fourth son, style name was Jizuo. To quell the discontentments between Sun Quan and Cao Caos forces following Sun Ces passing, he married Cao Caos niece. He had no other listed accomplishments, but his descendants were able to prosper. According to the Jiangbiao Zhuan, he made a grave error in the Battle of Dongkou. As punishment, he was deprived of the Sun name and sent to prison, which doubled as the spot where he died. Sun Lang - Sun Jians illegitimate son, mother unknown. Also known as Sun Ren, which became the given name for Lady Sun in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. When Cao Xiu advanced with troops into Dongkou, he and Lu Fan were able to drive back their invasion. At the same time, however, Sun Lang had accidentally set fire to ally war supplies. Sun Quan was greatly angered by the fault, banished him from royalty, and had him imprisoned. It is said that Sun Lang died while still in jail. Sun Shao - Sun Ces eldest son. Sun Deng - Sun Quans eldest son, crowned prince, style name was Zigao. Since his mother came from a poor background, he disciplined himself to be a wise and virtuous individual. When presented with the opportunity to rule, he was aware of his poor status and used illness as an excuse to avoid future disputes. He became archery and study friends with great individuals, such as Zhuge Ke and Zhang Xiu. He helped nurse his fathers spirit after Sun Lus death. As thanks, Sun Quan began to revere Sun Dengs neglected mother. He eventually succumbed to illness at age 33, but not before he informed Sun He that he dearly loved his brothers and father. His son was Sun Jun, who later became a regent. Sun Lu - Sun Quans second son, married Pan Juns daughter, style name was Zizhi. Intelligent and bright, he was adored by his father. Sun Quan was advised by Gu Yong to make him ruler, but Sun Quan couldnt bring himself to give Sun Lu such a heavy responsibility and made him perform border patrols instead. Because he was young, he was feared by the people at first. However, Sun Lu ruled his area justly and it thrived in prosperity. Sun Lu passed away during the new year of 232 at age 20 by unknown causes. His death depressed Sun Quan to the point where he cried endlessly and refused to eat. Sun He - Sun Quans third son, crowned prince, style name was Zixiao. Studied hard since he was young, was known to be courteous, and excelled in horse riding and archery. Also said to have liked gambling. However, he and Sun Ba were favored just as equally by his father. To counter his brothers aggressions and false claims, Sun He gathered a great deal of supporters to oppose his brother. Although he and his supporters apologized for the dispute, Sun Quan didnt accept their words. His father finally decided to end the conflict by separating them, demoting Sun He to a commoners status to the indignity of his vassals. He was later driven to commit suicide by Sun Jun. Sun Ba - Sun Quans fourth son, crowned prince, style name was Ziwei. Had to ask twice for his crown, refused the first time by his father. He was favored in a manner that was similar to the other princes, which he and other generals resented. To counter Sun Hes presence, he rallied a great deal of followers and caused a split between the followers of the realm. After eight years of wrongful executions and accusations, Sun Quan decided to end the conflict by separating the brothers. He ordered Sun Ba to commit suicide. Sun Fen - Sun Quans fifth son, style name was Ziyang. Mentored by Lu Dai, but was said to not have the most ideal behavior. After his fathers death, Zhuge Ke didnt deem him fit to follow his father and ordered him to report to Wuchang under Yu Zhang. Refused but quickly agreed after the advisor sent him a threatening letter that reprimanded his past behavior. Was rumored to have been involved with Zhuge Kes death. After hearing a rumor that the grave of his beloved departed wife resembled a general named Zhang Jun, Sun Hao angrily ordered the deaths of Sun Fen and five other people. LadiesEdit Lady Wu - Sun Jians known wife, Wu Jings older sister. Gave birth to his four sons. Called Wu Guotai in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms games. Chen Shi - Sun Jians daughter, Sun Quans older sister. Became Pan Juns child. Her daughter became Pan Mis wife. Unnamed daughter - Sun Jians daughter, Sun Quans older sister. Hong Zis wife. Lady Sun - Sun Ce and Sun Quans younger sister, Liu Beis wife. Two Qiaos - Wives of Sun Ce (only known one) and Zhou Yu. Sun Ces eldest daughter - Wife of Gu Yongs eldest son, Gu Shao. Sun Ces second daughter - Lu Xuns wife. Sun Ces third daughter - Wife of Zhu Zhis second son, Zhu Ji. Lady Xie - Sun Quans first wife, also known as Lady Wu, born in Guiji, Shanying. Quickly lost favor once Lady Xu was introduced and died at a young age. Written to have had a younger brother in the Book of the Later Han. Lady Xu - Sun Quans second wife, born in Wu, Fuchun. Granddaughter of Sun Jians younger sister, Xu Guns daughter. Previously Lu Shangs wife until her first husbands death. Married when Sun Quan was living in Wu and became Sun Dengs foster mother. However, he divorced her due to her jealous character and left her to live in Wu. Suggested to be named empress by Sun Deng and other vassals, but Sun Quan refused. Died of illness after Sun Quan became emperor. Lady Bu - Sun Quans third wife. Lady Wang - Sun Quans fourth wife, born in Xuzhou, Langye. Wang Lujius daughter, Sun Hes biological mother. Dies after being neglected by Sun Bas group after her son was crowned prince. Posthumously named Empress Dayi by Sun Xiu. Lady Wang - Sun Quans fifth wife, born in Xuzhou, Nanyang, Sun Xius biological mother. Driven out after Sun He became crowned prince and died in Gongan. Posthumously named Empress Jinghuai by Sun Xiu. Lady Pan - Sun Quans sixth wife, born in Guiji, Juzhang, Sun Liangs biological mother. Father was a government official but committed a crime and was executed. Only one to become empress during her lifetime. Neglected the palace maids and was mysteriously killed in 252. Buried in a mausoleum at Purple Mountain. Lady Yuan - Sun Quans concubine, Yuan Shus daughter. After Lady Bu passed away, there was a small movement to make her empress. Lady Pan slandered her to Sun Quan and he killed her in retaliation. Xieji - Sun Quans mistress, Sun Bas biological mother. Zhongji - Sun Quans mistress, Sun Fens biological mother. Unnamed mistress - Sometimes called Lady Zhong due to embroidery from the Six Dynasty painters period. Sun Luban - Sun Quans eldest daughter, style name was Dahu, married to Zhou Yus son, Zhou Jun. Husband died while young so she remarried to Quan Cong and was known as Princess Quan. Said to have been dearly devoted to her father. Confided with her father over the two princes dispute after his relations with Lady Wang soured. Accused of being involved with Sun Liangs attempt to remove Sun Lin and was exiled to Yuzhang. Sun Shi (speculative) - Sun Quans second daughter, married to Liu Zuan. Died young. Sun Luyu - Sun Quans third daughter, style name was Xiaohu, married to Zhu Ju so she was also known as Princess Zhu. Later married to Liu Zhan. In 255, Sun Ying and Sun Yi failed in a coup détat. Sun Luyu was accused as one of the ringleaders and was executed. Xushi - Sun Yis wife. VassalsEdit Magnificent FiveEdit The Magnificent Five are five integral generals that Sun Jian noted were his most skilled followers. They were reputed for their thorough knowledge of battle as well as their martial prowess. The four subordinates are given their own unique weapon in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel. Sun Jian Cheng Pu - uses a steel-spined spear with a snake-headed blade; called the Serpent Spear Huang Gai - uses an iron rod Han Dang - uses a heavy great dao Zu Mao - wields a pair of swords-of-war Five Wu EldersEdit The Five Wu Elders or Five Veterans of Wu (吳大老) refers to a group of long-standing and highly respected generals who served Wu faithfully. Cheng Pu Ding Feng Han Dang Huang Gai Zhu Zhi Four Families of WuEdit The Four Families of Wu (呉郡の四姓) are prestigious and rich families in Wu. They were held in high regard before the Sun family came to rule and their support greatly sustained the kingdom. In the Shishuo Xinyu, each family is additionally characterized with a particular trait. The families, their characteristic, and a few of their successful members are as follows: Gu - devoted: Gu Yong, Gu Tan Lu - warrior: Lu Xun, Lu Kang, Lu Ji Zhu - loyal: Zhu Huan, Zhu Ran, Zhu Zhi Zhang - scholar: Zhang Wen, Zhang Cheng Two ZhangsEdit The Two Zhangs are two advisers recommended to Sun Ce by Zhou Yu on the formers journey to conquer Wu. After much persuasion from Sun Ce himself, the two joined him. It is a common belief that the two are brothers, however, this is not mentioned in historical sources nor explicitly mentioned in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel. Zhang Zhao - greatly respected regarding advice on the internal affairs of Wu Zhang Hong - persuaded Sun Quan to change the territorys capital into Jianye, which would later become a foundation for future dynasties AdvisersEdit Cheng Bing Ding Gu Gu Tan He Zhi Hua He Kan Ze Li Su (style name: Weigong) Lou Xuan Lu Fan Lu Ji Lu Ju Lu Kai Lu Mao Lu Meng Lu Su Lu Yin Pan Jun Sun Chen Sun Shao (style: Changxu) Teng Yin Wan Yu Wang Fan Wu Can Xue Zong Yan Jun Yin Li Yu Fan Zhang Wen Zhang Yue Zhu En Zhuge Jin Zhuge Ke Zhou Fang Zhou Yu GeneralsEdit Sun Jians armyEdit Cheng Pu Han Dang Huang Gai Sun Ben Sun He (adopted into family) Sun Jing Wu Jing Zhu Zhi Zu Mao Sun Ces ArmyEdit Chen Wu Deng Dang Dong Xi He Qi Hua Xin Jiang Qin Ling Cao Ling Tong Lu Fan Lu Ji Lu Meng Lu Su Song Qian Sun Fu Sun Jiao Sun Shao (style: Changxu) Sun Yu Taishi Ci Yu Fan Zhang Hong Zhang Zhao Zhou Tai Zhu Ran Wu ArmyEdit Cen Hun Chen Biao Chen Xiu Cheng Zi Ding Feng Ding Feng (younger brother) Fan Jiang Fu Shiren Gan Tai Gan Ning Gu Tan Gu Yong Han Zong Jiang Yi Li Fei Liu A Liu Jue Liu Lue Liu Ping Liu Zan Liu Zuan Lou Xuan Lu Dai Lu Jing Lu Ju Lu Kang Lu Kai Lu Shu Luo Tong Mi Fang Ma Zhong Pan Jun Pan Zhang Puyang Xing Quan Cong Quan Duan Quan Ji Quan Jing Quan Pian Quan Xi Quan Yi Quan Yi (Quan Congs Son) Ren Du Shi Kuan Song Qian Sun Huan Sun Yi Taishi Xiang Tang Zi Tao Huang Teng Yin Wang Dun Wang Zuo Wei Miao Wei Zhao Wu Can Wu Jing Xu Shao Xu Sheng Xue Ying Xue Zong Yan Jun Yu Si Yu Quan Zhang Bu Zhang Cheng Zhang Da Zhang Fen Zhang Wen Zhang Xiu Zhang Zhen Zhen Ji Zhongli Mu Zhou Fang Zhou Shao Zhu Huan Zhu Ji Zhu Yi Zhuge Jin Zhuge Liang (style name: Zhongsi) Zhuge Rong Fictional FollowersEdit Romance of the Three KingdomsEdit Ge Ding - appeared in chapter 53. Taishi Cis subordinate who infiltrated Zhang Liaos army. He and his brother were found out and executed. Jia Hua - appeared in chapter 53. Worked together with Song Qian at Hefei and was one of the generals who tried to retrieve Sun Ren in the following chapter. Tan Xiong - appeared in chapter 82. Sun Huans general. Wounds Zhang Baos horse at Yiling. Later held captured by Guan Xing and was executed for wounding the horse. Zhou Shan - appeared in chapter 61. Sun Rens personal assistant. Attacked by Zhang Fei when she tried to return to her home with Liu Shan. From Other SourcesEdit Cao Wenming - original character from Koei. Zhu Wenqin - original character in Hyakuman-nin no Sangokushi. Sun Shangxiangs armed maiden who accompanied her lady after her marriage to Liu Bei. RelationsEdit AlliesEdit Han Wei (before the Battle of He Fei; During the Battle of Fan Castle) Shu (before Guan Yus capture and death at the Battle of Fan Castle) EnemiesEdit Nanman Wei (after the Battle of He Fei; after the Battle of Fan Castle) Shu (after Guan Yus capture and death at the Battle of Fan Castle) Yuan Shu (after declaring himself Emperor)
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