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.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Lu Zhi debuted in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series in the fourth title and has appeared in every entry since. In the fourth title he was originally an officer under Dong Zhuo, however he usually begins as a high ranking officer of He JIn in entries where He Jin is still alive at the start of the game. Some entries have him as a Viceroy of He Jin's army, while in other entries he is a Governor. He usually becomes a free officer through the same event when Dong Zhuo takes over the government, just as he did historically. Lu Zhi is typically a skilled officer with domestic stats in the 80's, though his WAR stat is usually in the high 50's. This is offset by Lu Zhi usually possessing other military skills that allow him to be effective in battle despite his mediocre WAR stat.

In the thirteenth entry, if Lu Zhi or He Jin is the player character, than Lu Zhi appears in a hidden scene during the event following the defeat of the Yellow Turban rebellion wherein He Jin is considering appointing his best generals as regional rulers to quell unrest throughout the country, and Lu Zhi adamantly advises against the decision.

Voice Actors

 * Naoki Bandō - Youkai Sangokushi (Japanese)
 * Masashi Nogawa - Sangokushi Hadou (Japanese)

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. 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 served as North General of the Household and destroy the 10,000 soldiers of Zhang Jiao but he was persuaded to accept a bribe by the eunuch named Zuo Feng. He rejected the invitation of Zuo Feng but he was imputed until being released from his position. Later, Huangfu Song asked for a royal pardon, the emperor then allowed him to served as Master of Writing.

In 189, he was involved in the massacre of the eunuchs after 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. From his effortion causing Dong Zhuo want to kill him but Cai Yong and Peng Bo ask to spared his life. 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 was a nobleman of Wei.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In the novel, he appeared during the Yellow Turban Rebellion and met Liu Bei. Both of them remember each other since they were pupil and teacher. He was later accused by Zuo Feng and ordered to be imprisoned, Zhang Fei tried to help him but he didn't allow it. When Dong Zhuo took power, he has condemned Dong Zhuo's actions. Which he resigned from service to coincide with history but there is no mention of his later life.