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Biography & Historical Record
Luo Xiu (骆秀, Lạc Tú) was a noble officer and official of Eastern Wu. Originating from Wushang County in Kuaiji Commandery, he was the son and successor of Luo Tong (骆统), the famous general, state counselor, and hero of the Battle of Yiling and Ruxukou.
Inheriting the noble rank of Marquis of Xinting (新亭侯) upon the untimely passing of his father in 228 AD, Luo Xiu served the Eastern Wu military and civil administration. He upheld the martial legacy of his father and the revered benevolence of his grandfather Luo Jun (骆俊), commanding troops and carrying out official duties throughout the middle decades of the Three Kingdoms era.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 108 (Guarding the southern ramparts): Sons of the heroic marshals of Wu stood watch over the river strongholds, carrying the ancestral swords of commanders who had once repelled the northern host.
Luo Xiu — Historical & Literary Timeline
c. 220 AD
Roots in Kuaiji
Born to Luo Tong; instructed in equestrian tactics, naval warfare, and administrative memorials.
228 AD
Inheritance of Marquisate
Succeeds to the peerage of Marquis of Xinting upon the premature death of General Luo Tong.
c. 240–260 AD
Service in Eastern Wu
Commands garrison troops along the Yangtze riverways, defending Wu territory against border raids.
Key Relationships
Family
- Luo Tong (骆统, Lạc Thống) — Father; General of Outspreading Martial Power, counselor to Sun Quan, and Marquis of Xinting.
- Luo Jun (骆俊, Lạc Tuấn) — Grandfather; Chancellor of Chen State who sheltered refugees and defied Yuan Shu.
Friends / Allies
- Sun Quan (孙权, Tôn Quyền) — Emperor of Wu who patronized the sons of fallen generals.
- Commanders of Eastern Wu — Second-generation officers of Jiangdong who held the river forts.
Enemies / Rivals
- Cao Wei Border Garrisons — Northern forces contesting the Huai River and Yangtze crossings.
Other
- Garrison Troops of Xinting — Soldiers who served under the banner of the Marquis of Xinting.
In Novel
Chapter 108 (The second generation of Jiangdong)
- Luo Xiu (骆秀, Lạc Tú): Carrying the battle-worn banner of Xinting, Luo Xiu inspected the river fortifications, determined that the honorable record of his father Luo Tong should never be forgotten.
Chapter 113 (Steadfast on the Yangtze)
- Luo Xiu (骆秀, Lạc Tú): Through the shifting seasons of Eastern Wu, Luo Xiu remained faithful to the defensive duties entrusted to his household by the Great Emperor Sun Quan.
In History
Summary
- Luo Xiu (骆秀) was a military officer of Eastern Wu, son and heir to General Luo Tong, inheriting the title Marquis of Xinting.
Year: 228–260 AD
- Succeeded to his father’s noble marquisate and performed military duties under the Eastern Wu administration.
Historical Record
- Sanguozhi, Vol. 57 (Biography of Luo Tong): Concludes by stating that after Luo Tong died at age thirty-six, his son Luo Xiu succeeded to his noble title and fief.