### Lu Zhen Zi Fafa, a native of Xiangtan in the Song Dynasty. He passed the imperial examination during the Chunhua period (AD 990 - 994) and successively held positions such as Grand Master of the Imperial Academy and Left Remonstrant. Lu Zhen's literary works were elegant, especially his excellent command of ci - poems, filled with many memorable lines. During the imperial examination, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty set the topic of "The Essay of Random Utterances Emerging", and there were hundreds of examinees. Even well - known scholars found it difficult. At that time, Lu Zhen was not well - known, but his essay was rich in allusions, which won high praise from Emperor Taizong. ### Lu Bode A native of Pingzhou, Xihe Commandery in the Western Han Dynasty. He served as the太守 of Youbeiping. He made great contributions when he accompanied Huo Qubing on expeditions and was conferred the title of Marquis of Fuli. Later, he was appointed as General Fubo and defeated the Nanyue Kingdom.

Lu Zhi (? - 192) Style name: Zigan. A native of Zhuo Commandery at the end of the Han Dynasty. He had a comprehensive understanding of ancient and modern knowledge, loved learning without being dogmatic, and was regarded as a great Confucian scholar in the country. Lu Zhaolin (636 - 695) A native of Fanyang in the early Tang Dynasty, with the style name of Shengzhi. He was knowledgeable and talented in writing. He was on a par with Wang Bo, Yang Jiong, and Luo Binwang, and was collectively known as the "Four Talents of the Early Tang Dynasty". He authored "Collected Works of Lu Shengzhi".

### Lu Jing, Lu Ji, and Lu Ye Lu Jing, styled Shiren, was a native of Wu County, Wu Commandery during the Jin Dynasty. Together with his younger brother Lu Ji and cousin Lu Ye, they were all renowned for their talents and virtues. Their literary works were outstanding, and they held high - ranking official positions and had a very high reputation. They were then known as the "Three Tigers of Hebei". ### Lu You (AD 1125 - 1210) Styled Wuguan and also known as Fangweng, he was a native of Shanyin County, Yuezhou during the Song Dynasty. He served as a compiler in the Privy Council and other positions. He was extremely talented, especially proficient in poetry. He wrote nearly ten thousand poems in his lifetime, covering a wide range of themes, with many fresh - style works. He was a prominent poet of the Southern Song Dynasty. His works include *Jiannan Shicao* (Manuscript of Jiannan). ### Lu Longqi (AD 1630 - 1692) Styled Jiashu, he was a native of Pinghu during the Qing Dynasty. He passed the imperial examinations and served as the magistrate of Jiading and Lingshou Counties. His administrative achievements were remarkable, and he was promoted to the position of censor. ### Lu Jiuling (AD 1132 - 1180) Styled Zishou, he was a native of Jinxi County, Fuzhou during the Song Dynasty. He passed the imperial examinations and served as a professor in Xingguo Army. He and his younger brother Lu Jiuyuan gave lectures at Ehu, and their school of thought was known as the Ehu School. ### Lu Xiujing (AD 406 - 477) Styled Fude, he was a native of Dongqian, Wuxing Commandery during the Southern Song Dynasty of the Southern Dynasties. He formed a society with eighteen people including the monks Huiyuan, Huiyong and Tao Qian at Donglin Temple on Lushan Mountain to practice the Pure Land Dharma together. The society was called the White Lotus Society. ### Lu Guimeng (AD? - 881) Styled Luwang, he was a native of Changzhou during the Tang Dynasty. He lived in seclusion in Pulian, Songjiang, and was then known as Master Pulian. He had many treatises and loved to travel around the rivers and lakes. He styled himself as the "Wanderer of the Rivers and Lakes" or the "Follower of Heaven". He was on good terms with Pi Rixiu and often exchanged poems with him. The court once summoned him as a noble hermit, but he did not go. ### Lu Yu (AD 733 - 804) Styled Jianhong, he was the first person to write a book on tea, with three volumes of *The Classic of Tea*. Later, he was respected as the God of Tea by the common people. In the early years of the Shangyuan era, he lived in seclusion in Tiaoxi and styled himself as the "Old Man of Sangning". ### Lu Kai Styled Jingfeng, he was a native of Wu Commandery in the State of Wu during the Three Kingdoms period. In the early years of the Huangwu era (AD 222), he served as the magistrate of Yongxing and Zhuji Counties, with many administrative achievements. Later, he served as the Jianwu Lieutenant. Although he led the army, he still kept reading all the time. In the early years of the Baoding era (AD 266), he was promoted to the position of left prime minister. At that time, there were many mistakes in politics, and Lu Kai wrote a memorial to the emperor to speak out frankly. He was granted the title of Marquis of Jiaxing. There were two prime ministers, five marquises and more than ten generals from his clan in the court. Emperor Sun Hao of Wu said, "It's prosperous!" Lu Kai said, "A prosperous country features a wise sovereign and loyal ministers; a prosperous family features a kind - hearted father and filial sons. Now, the government is in a mess and the people are suffering. I'm worried about the country's downfall. How can I claim it's prosperous?"

### Migration and Distribution (No information available) The Lu surname is not among the top 100 surnames in the Chinese Hundred Family Surnames in both mainland China and Taiwan. The origin of the Lu surname can be traced back to the Zi clan. King Zhou of the Shang Dynasty had a son named Wu Geng, with the courtesy name Lu Fu. After the fall of the Shang Dynasty, King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty allowed Wu Geng to stay in Yinxu to manage the remaining people of the Shang Dynasty. However, Wu Geng was not willing to be a subject of others, so he allied with noblemen of the Zhou Dynasty such as Guan Shu and launched a rebellion in an attempt to overthrow the new regime. But the rebellion failed, and Wu Geng was killed. His descendants then took the character "Lu" from his courtesy name as their surname, thus forming the Lu clan. The Zhou Dynasty had an official position called Si Lu, which was in charge of finance and management. Although civil officials were highly respected in ancient times, since this position was directly related to the national fortune, the descendants of these officials also took pride in it and some adopted the character "Lu" as their surname. There are places called Lufeng and Lugong in Yunnan, and well - known Lu clan members emerged in this area at the end of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, the Lu clan here should have derived their surname from the place names. Lu Fu, also known as Wu Geng, was the son of King Zhou of the Yin Dynasty. After King Wu of the Zhou Dynasty defeated King Zhou, Wu Geng lived in his fief, Prince City (now the ancient city village in Putian Township, Guancheng District). During the reign of King Cheng of the Zhou Dynasty, Wu Geng rebelled against the Zhou Dynasty together with Guan Shu and Cai Shu. The rebellion was suppressed and Wu Geng was executed by the Duke of Zhou. The members of the Lu clan fled northward and reclaimed farmland on the wasteland south of the Yellow River to survive. As time passed, a well - known large village, Lu Village, was formed here. The Lu clan has a large population and a clear - cut generational hierarchy. Now there are more than 2,000 people with the Lu surname here, and they still follow the ancient ten - character generational naming method. These ten characters are: Tian, Di, Pei, Wan, Liang, Guo, Ming, Jiu, You, Zhu. So their names are Lu Zhu Mou, Lu You Mou, Lu Jiu Mou, etc. The Zhu - generation members address the You - generation members as uncles and aunts, and the Jiu - generation members as grandparents... Generation after generation, they continue to thrive. If these ten characters are used up, they will start over again. Regarding the records of the activities of the Lu clan, there was a Tubo chief named Lu Dongzan in the Tang Dynasty, but he was not truly of the "Lu" surname. During the reign of Emperor Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty, there was a heroic woman named Lu in Yunnan. She was the mother of Long Qinghou, the hereditary governor of the town. When the Wumeng people rebelled, Lady Lu led her subordinates to defend the prefectural office and provided supplies for the civilian army, thus saving the city. There are still many families with the Lu surname in Yunnan today. (The rest is omitted.)

Lu Zhonglian A native of the State of Qi during the Warring States period. He once traveled to the State of Zhao and relieved the state from a crisis. Lord Pingyuan wanted to give him a thousand pieces of gold, but he declined. He liked to help people resolve difficulties and disputes and was reluctant to hold official positions. Later, those who help others resolve disputes are called Lu Zhonglian. For example: He is a kind - hearted Lu Zhonglian who specializes in resolving disputes for others. Also known as Lu Lian. Lu Su (173–217) With the courtesy name Zijing, he was from Dongcheng (southeast of present - day Dingyuan County, Anhui Province). A famous general during the Three Kingdoms period, he was upright and strict in his personality, wealthy but generous in giving, good at writing, far - sighted, and had extraordinary insight. During the Battle of Red Cliffs, he suggested allying with Liu Bei to resist Cao Cao and assisted Zhou Yu in defeating Cao Cao's army. He was highly valued by Sun Quan, appointed as the Colonel of Fuwu and later promoted to the General of Hengjiang.