lǔ 鲁

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.