Biography & Historical Record
Xiu Zhan (脩湛, 脩湛, Tu Trạm; c. 220s–?) was a military commander of Eastern Wu stationed across the southern provincial frontiers of Jiaozhou and Guangzhou. He was the son of Grand Commandant and Inspector Xiu Ze (脩则) and brother of general Xiu Yun (脩允).
Following Xiu Ze’s heroic death in battle against the rebel forces of Lü Xing and Western Jin armies in 268 AD, Xiu Zhan and Xiu Yun continued their father’s command. Assisting supreme commander Tao Huang, they participated in the successful recapture of Jiuzhen and Jiaozhi, restoring Eastern Wu authority over the southern seas.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Frontiers of the Far South: The military deeds of Xiu Zhan (脩湛) and his family illustrate the fierce and distant campaigns along the southern periphery of the Three Kingdoms.
Xiu Zhan (脩湛) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Military Heritage
Born to commander Xiu Ze, mastering infantry tactics.
Pacification of Jiaozhou
Fights under Tao Huang to recover southern commanderies for Wu.
See historical sources cited below.
Key Relationships
Family
In Historical Accounts
- Book of Jin (晋书): Volume 57 (Biography of Tao Huang): "Xiu Ze fell in battle; his sons Zhan and Yun raised troops to assist Tao Huang in subduing the southern rebellion."
In History
Summary
- Xiu Zhan (脩湛, Tu Trạm) was an Eastern Wu military officer in the southern commanderies.
Historical Record
- Book of Jin Volume 57.
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