Lu Jing

Lục Cảnh

NAME
Chinese Name陆景, 陸景, Lù Jǐng
Other nameLục Cảnh
Courtesy nameShiren (士仁, Sĩ Nhân)
INFORMATION
Born250 AD
Birth PlaceWu Commandery (吴郡华亭; quận Ngô Hoa Đình)
Died280 AD
Death ReasonKilled in naval combat by Jin forces under Wang Jun at Jiangling (280 AD)
FAMILY
Father
Mother
Spouse
Relatives
CAREER
AllegianceEastern Wu (东吴, Đông Ngô)
BattlesConquest of Wu by Jin (280 AD), Naval Battle of Jiangling (280 AD)

Lu Jing — Biography & Historical Record

Lu Jing (陆景, Lục Cảnh), courtesy name Shiren, was an imperial prince-in-law and Admiral of Eastern Wu. The second son of Grand Marshal Lu Kang (陆抗, Lục Kháng), Lu Jing commanded naval divisions defending Jiangling (江陵, Giang Lăng). During the Jin conquest of Wu in 280 AD, Lu Jing engaged the massive fleet of Jin Admiral Wang Jun (王濬, Vương Tuấn). Refusing to surrender, Lu Jing fought to the death on his warship, dying on the very same day as his brother Lu Yan.

Role of Lu Jing in Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Defending the Yangtze River lines at Jiangling, Lu Jing led his fleet against the Jin invasion and perished in battle.

Lu Jing — Historical & Literary Timeline

280 AD

Martyrdom at Jiangling

Lu Jing died fighting Wang Jun’s navy during the Jin conquest of Eastern Wu.

For detailed historical records, archives, and official chronicles, explore Lu Jing on Wikipedia.

Key Relationships of Lu Jing

Family

  • Father: Lu Kang (陆抗, Lục Kháng)
  • Mother: Lady Zhang (daughter of Zhang Cheng / granddaughter of Zhuge Jin)
  • Spouse: Princess of Wu (daughter of Sun Xiu / Sun Hao)
  • Children: Not recorded in historical chronicles
  • Relatives: Lu Xun (grandfather), Lu Yan, Lu Ji, Lu Yun (brothers)

Allies & Associates

  • Allegiance: Eastern Wu (东吴, Đông Ngô)

In Novel

Chapter 120

  • Lu Jing (陆景, Lục Cảnh): Defending the Yangtze River lines at Jiangling, Lu Jing led his fleet against the Jin invasion and perished in battle.

In History

Summary

  • Lu Jing (陆景, Lục Cảnh) was a courageous Wu naval commander martyred during the final fall of Eastern Wu in 280 AD.

Historical Timeline

  • 280 AD — Martyrdom at Jiangling: Lu Jing died fighting Wang Jun's navy during the Jin conquest of Eastern Wu.

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