| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 滕胄, 滕胄, Téng Zhòu |
| Other name | Đằng Trụ |
| Courtesy name | 伯度, 伯度, Bódù, Bo Du, tự Bá Độ |
| INFORMATION | |
| Birth Place | Juxian, Beihai Commandery |
| FAMILY | |
| Children | |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Eastern Wu |
Biography & Historical Record
Teng Zhou (滕胄, Đằng Trụ), courtesy name Bodu (伯度), was a prominent scholar, writer, and early official of Eastern Wu during the late Eastern Han and Three Kingdoms era. Hailing from Juxian in Beihai Commandery, he migrated to Jiangdong during the civil wars to join Sun Quan’s administration.
Known for his extraordinary literary eloquence and upright character, Teng Zhou served Sun Quan as a trusted secretary, drafting official proclamations and administrative decrees. He was the father of Teng Yin (滕胤), who rose to become Grand Marshal (Da Sima) and Chancellor of Eastern Wu, establishing the Teng clan as one of the most distinguished ministerial houses of the southern kingdom.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 108 (Scholars of Eastern Wu): When the foundation of Eastern Wu was laid along the Yangtze, men of letters like Teng Zhou drafted the covenants that united the southern commanderies under the banner of the Sun house.
Teng Zhou — Historical & Literary Timeline
c. 175 AD
Roots in Beihai
Born in Beihai Commandery; studies classical literature and historical prose.
c. 200 AD
Migration to Jiangdong
Crosses the Yangtze to escape northern unrest and enters the personal service of Sun Quan.
c. 215 AD
Court Service & Paternal Legacy
Serves as a confidential secretary and raises his son Teng Yin before his early passing.
Key Relationships
Family
- Teng Yin (滕胤, Đằng Dận) — Son; Grand Marshal, Chancellor of Eastern Wu, and martyr for the imperial house.
- Empress Teng (滕皇后) — Granddaughter; Empress of Eastern Wu, consort of Sun Liang.
Friends / Allies
- Jiangdong Scholar-Officials — Literati from the northern provinces patronized by Sun Quan.
Enemies / Rivals
- Cao Cao’s Northern Armies — Threatening the autonomy and survival of the nascent southern regime.
Other
- Sun Quan (孙权) — Founding Emperor of Eastern Wu who treasured Teng Zhou’s literary talents and married his clan into the imperial line.
In Novel
Chapter 108 (The foundation of Wu's court)
- Teng Zhou (滕胄, Đằng Trụ): In the council chambers of Jiankang, Teng Zhou wielded the brush with peerless finesse, framing the laws that shielded the young southern state.
Chapter 109 (A lineage of noble sacrifice)
- Teng Zhou (滕胄, Đằng Trụ): The honorable courage displayed by Teng Yin was rooted in the noble instructions of his father Teng Zhou, who taught that loyalty outweighs life itself.
In History
Summary
- Teng Zhou (滕胄), courtesy name Bodu, was a scholar and official of Eastern Wu, father of Chancellor Teng Yin.
Year: c. 195–215 AD
- Migrated south and served Sun Quan as a trusted scribe and secretary; died early, leaving his son Teng Yin to rise to supreme court office.
Historical Record
- Sanguozhi, Vol. 64 (Book of Wu, Biography of Teng Yin): Opens with a record of his father Teng Zhou, praising his eloquence, uprightness, and deep favor under Sun Quan.
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