Lu Zhi

Lu Zhi (onyomi: Ro Shoku) was a nobleman in the Han Dynasty who joined in the defeat the Yellow Turbans alongside Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun.

Role in Games
He was a one of Han officer who joined the defeat the Yellow Turbans in Dynasty Warriors.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he first appeared in fourth title and was a officer under Dong Zhuo.

Historical Information
He is said to be 195 cm tall. In his youth, he studied with Ma Rong and Zheng Xuan. Later, he served as nobleman under Emperor Huan and Emperor Ling of Han. He was appointed as Governor of Jiujiang in 175 but not long in office, he fell ill and asked for a temporary return home. During his stay at home, he was the teacher of Liu Bei, Gongsun Zan and Gao You (高誘). After that, he served as Governor of Lujiang.

Later, he became a nobleman of literary peer reviewed, alongside Ma Midi, Yang Biao and Cai Yong. In 178, he reported the country destiny to Emperor Ling but Emperor Ling did not accept his report.

In 184, he to defeat the 10,000 soldiers of Zhang Jiao but he was persuaded to accept a bribe by an eunuch. He rejected the invitation of the eunuch but he was disputed by the eunuch until being released from his position. When Emperor Shao ascended the throne, then allows him to resume his position again.

In 189, he was involved in the massacre of the eunuchs. After General He Jin was assassinated. When Dong Zhuo came to power, he tried not to allow Dong Zhuo to chase Emperor Shao from the throne but his effort was failure. After Emperor Xian was appointed by Dong Zhuo, he escaped from Chang'an claiming to be sick.

He was invited by Yuan Shao to be a military instructor. He traveled to the Jizhou to take the position but not working for a long time, he died from illness. His son, Lu Yu (盧毓) was a nobleman of Wei.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In the novel, he was mentioned about three times. For the first time, he played the role of Liu Bei and Gongsun Zan's teacher. For the second, he was a general who joined in Yellow Turban rebellion. For the third, He was a nobleman who condemned Dong Zhuo's actions.