Thursday, 5 March 2009

Five Wu Elders

Five Wu Elders or Five Veterans of Wu (吳大老) are Huang Gai, Ding Feng, Han Dang, Cheng Pu and Zhu Zhi. Those were the generals who serve Eastern Wu many generations, from Sun Jian, Sun Ce to Sun Quan, Sun Liang, Sun Xiu and even Sun Hao. They have many contributions for the empire and also have much influence in Eastern Wu's kings.
All five had served from the generation of Sun Jian.
Huang Gai served until his third lord Sun Quan. He is said to have been highly praised and deeply trusted amongst his colleagues, particularly his third lord, Sun Quan. Huang Gai received various titles throughout the years, including: "Auxiliary Corps Commander", "Acting Colonel of the Firm Attack", "Chief Commandant of Danyang", "General of the Gentlemen of the Household", and "Governor of Wu Ling."
Han Dang served until his third lord Sun Quan. He became favored by Sun Jian for his fighting skills and served the Sun family loyally for his entire life, serving three generations. He commanded a wing of the Wu Navy at times.
Ding Feng served until his last lord Sun Hao. His titles translate as "General Who Eliminates the Bandits" (灭寇將軍), "Lord of An Feng" (安豐侯), and "Great Minister of War" (大將軍), "Lord of the Capital Precinct". He was known as a brave warrior and skilled strategist.
Cheng Pu served until his third lord Sun Quan. He was referred to by other generals as 'Master Cheng' and he was the prefect of Changsha.
Zhu Zhi served until his third lord Sun Quan. Zhu Zhi was made Minister of War and Deputy Commander of Army Inspection as well as the general and Grand Administrator of Wu commandry, a position he would retain for his entire life. Then, he was made Marquis of Pilang, and later, Zhu Zhi was made "General Who Guards the Kingdom" and "Lord of Gu Zhang".

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