| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 孙静, 孫靜, Sūn Jìng |
| Other name | Tôn Tĩnh |
| Courtesy name | 幼台, 幼臺, Yòutái, You Tai, tự Ấu Đài |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | 134 |
| Birth Place | Fuchun County, Wu Commandery (吴郡富春县; huyện Phú Xuân, quận Ngô) |
| Death Reason | Unknown |
| FAMILY | |
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| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Wu |
Biography & Historical Record
Sun Jing (134–?), courtesy name Youshi, was a military general and official who lived during the late Eastern Han Dynasty. He was the younger brother of Sun Jian and played an instrumental role in helping his family establish a military foundation in the Jiangdong region. Known for his tactical wisdom and bravery, Sun Jing assisted Sun Jian and later Sun Ce and Sun Quan in securing territories, stabilizing local garrisons, and defending strategic commanderies against regional rivals. He served as General Who Pacifies Yue and was highly respected within the Sun clan for his loyalty, sound strategic counsel, and contributions to the early development of Eastern Wu.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In Luo Guanzhong’s historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Sun Jing is introduced as the loyal and capable uncle of Sun Ce and Sun Quan. When Sun Ce begins his conquests to carve out a domain in Jiangdong, Sun Jing provides crucial military advice and commands troops in key campaigns. He participates in major engagements, such as the pacification of the lands south of the Yangtze River, contributing significantly to laying the groundwork for the future kingdom of Eastern Wu through his battlefield expertise and steadfast support of his nephews.
Sun Jing (孫靜) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Supporting Sun Ce in Jiangdong
Sun Jing joins his nephew Sun Ce in his military campaigns to conquer the territories of Jiangdong, offering tactical advice and helping secure vital commanderies.
Serving under Sun Quan
Following Sun Ce’s death, Sun Jing continues to lend his military experience and leadership to Sun Quan, helping maintain internal stability and defending Wu’s borders.
For detailed historical records, archives, and official chronicles, explore Sun Jing on Wikipedia.
Key Relationships
Family
- Sun Jian (孙坚, Tôn Kiên): Older brother and patriarch of the Sun family; Sun Jing provided him with loyal support during the early stages of the family’s rise.
- Sun Gao (孙暠, Tôn Hạo): Eldest son who served as a military officer in Eastern Wu.
- Sun Yu (孙瑜, Tôn Du): Second son who served as a general and administrator for the Sun clan.
- Sun Jiao (孙皎, Tôn Kiểu): Third son who held significant military commands and guarded key territories for Eastern Wu.
- Sun Huan (孙奂, Tôn Hoán): Fourth son, a capable military commander known for his service against Shu Han forces.
- Sun Qian (孙谦, Tôn Khiêm): Fifth son who served as an official in the Eastern Wu administration.
Friends
- Sun Ce (孙策, Tôn Sách): Nephew and leader of the Jiangdong conquests; Sun Jing served as a trusted advisor and military commander during his campaigns to secure the region.
- Sun Quan (孙权, Tôn Quyền): Nephew and founding Emperor of Eastern Wu; Sun Jing continued to provide strategic counsel and military support to him following the death of Sun Ce.
Enemies
- Liu Xun (刘勋, Lưu Huân): A regional warlord who opposed the Sun family’s expansion in Jiangdong and was a target of their military campaigns.
- Huang Zu (黄祖, Hoàng Tổ): Governor of Jiangxia and a long-standing adversary of the Sun clan, frequently clashing with the family’s forces.
Other
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In Novel
Chapter 15
- Sun Jing (孙静, Tôn Tĩnh): Sun Jing, Sun Jian's younger brother and Sun Ce's uncle, gives Sun Ce the key idea for taking Kuaiji. When Wang Lang holds the city behind its defenses, Sun Jing points out that much of Kuaiji's grain is stored at Chadu, several tens of li away. He proposes abandoning the direct siege, pretending to withdraw, and striking the exposed grain base instead. Sun Ce immediately adopts the plan, and the deception draws Wang Lang and Yan Baihu out of the city. After the victory, Sun Ce leaves Sun Jing to guard the region while appointing Zhu Zhi Administrator of Wu Commandery. This is Sun Jing's most important strategic contribution in the novel.
In History
Summary
- Sun Jing (孙静, Tôn Tĩnh), courtesy name Youping, was the younger brother of Sun Jian (孙坚, Tôn Kiên) and an important member of the Sun family's founding generation.
- He supported Sun Ce (孙策, Tôn Sách) during the conquest and consolidation of Jiangdong and remained an honored elder of the Sun clan.
Early Service
- Sun Jing remained responsible for the family's local interests while Sun Jian campaigned elsewhere. His close relationship with the Sun family made him a reliable commander when Sun Ce began expanding his power.
Service under Sun Ce
- He participated in Sun Ce's Jiangdong campaigns and provided local knowledge and military advice. His role was especially important in helping consolidate newly conquered territories rather than merely winning individual battles.
Historical Record
- Sun Jing (孙静, Tôn Tĩnh) was a real historical member of the Sun clan and a supporting commander during the formation of Eastern Wu. The novel expands some of his strategic episodes, but his historical existence is secure.
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