| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 孙虑, 孫慮, Sūn Lǜ |
| Nickname | Marquis of Jianchang (建昌侯), Prince of Jianchang |
| Other name | Tôn Lự |
| Courtesy name | 子智, 子智, Zǐzhì, Zi Zhi, tự Tử Trí |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | 213 |
| Birth Place | Eastern Wu (household of Sun Quan) |
| Died | 232 |
| Death Reason | Died of illness at the age of 20 |
| FAMILY | |
| Father | |
| Relatives | |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Eastern Wu |
| Battles | Banfu regional defense and garrison command |
Biography & Historical Record
Sun Lu (孙虑, Tôn Lự) (213–232 AD), courtesy name Zizhi (子智, Tử Trí), was an imperial prince of Eastern Wu and the second son of founding emperor Sun Quan (孙权, Tôn Quyền). Renowned from early youth for his intelligence, martial spirit, and filial piety, he enjoyed the deep affection of his father and the high respect of civil and military officials throughout the southern realm.
In 224 AD, at the tender age of eleven, Sun Lu was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Jianchang (建昌侯). Recognizing his unusual maturity and sharp judgment, Sun Quan entrusted him with garrison duties at Banfu (半州), placing veteran minister Pan Zhang (潘璋) and seasoned advisors under his administration. Sun Lu was granted authority to hold his own military staff, maintaining strict discipline and winning praise for his restrained conduct. Unlike many imperial scions of the era who indulged in luxuries, Sun Lu took keen interest in statecraft and military affairs. When Sun Quan formally declared himself Emperor of Wu in 229 AD, Sun Lu’s princely honors were elevated, and he served as a stabilizing pillar among the younger imperial family.
Tragically, Sun Lu fell gravely ill in 232 AD and passed away at the young age of twenty. His untimely demise caused immense grief to Sun Quan, who wept bitterly and mourned him deeply. Because Sun Lu died without heirs, his fief was absorbed back into the state, but his passing removed one of the most promising and level-headed princes from the imperial court, leaving a void that later contributed to the destructive succession crises of the Two Palaces.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 75 & Imperial Succession Notices: In literary adaptations and historical fiction, Sun Lu (孙虑, Tôn Lự) appears among the inventory of Sun Quan‘s distinguished sons alongside Crown Prince Sun Deng (孙登). His early promise and premature demise underscore the tragic frailty of Eastern Wu’s second generation of leadership.
Sun Lu (孙虑) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Birth in Wu
Born as the second son of Sun Quan, growing up during the formative campaigns of Eastern Wu.
Enfeoffed as Marquis of Jianchang
Granted the marquisate of Jianchang at age 11; assigned Banfu garrison with veteran officers.
Strict Discipline & Imperial Elevation
Maintains rigorous personal and military discipline; honored as imperial prince upon Sun Quan’s ascension.
Untimely Demise at Age 20
Passes away from illness; Sun Quan mourns profusely for his virtuous and capable son.
See Sanguozhi 59 (Book of Wu, Biographies of the Princes of Wu).
Key Relationships
Family
- Father Sun Quan (孙权, Tôn Quyền): Founding Emperor Da of Eastern Wu.
- Elder Brother Sun Deng (孙登, Tôn Đăng): Crown Prince of Wu, renowned for benevolence.
- Brothers Sun He (孙和), Sun Ba (孙霸), Sun Xiu (孙休), Sun Liang (孙亮): Princes and later emperors of Wu.
- Sisters Princess Sun Luban (孙鲁班) & Princess Sun Luyu (孙鲁育): Imperial princesses of Wu.
- Uncle Sun Ce (孙策, Tôn Sách): Little Conqueror of Jiangdong.
- Grandfather Sun Jian (孙坚, Tôn Kiên): Tiger of Jiangdong.
In Novel
Chapter 75
- Sun Lu (Wu) (孙虑, Tôn Lự), courtesy Zizhi: Recorded as one of Sun Quan's promising imperial sons. His presence reflects the deep nobility and talent within the early Sun family prior to the later palace succession disputes.
In History
Summary
- Sun Lu (Wu) (孙虑, Tôn Lự) (213–232 AD), courtesy Zizhi, was the second son of Sun Quan. Enfeoffed as Marquis of Jianchang in 224 AD, he was celebrated for prudence, strict governance, and martial vigilance before dying prematurely at age 20.
Historical Record
- Sanguozhi 59 (Wu Book 14, Biographies of the Princes of Wu): "Sun Lu, courtesy Zizhi. At age eleven, he was enfeoffed as Marquis of Jianchang... He was agile, perceptive, and strictly observant of rites and military discipline. In the fourth year of Huanglong (232 AD), he passed away, and Sun Quan grieved deeply."
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