24 Facts About Luo Tong

Luo Tong, courtesy name Gongxu, was an official serving under the warlord Sun Quan during the late Eastern Han dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period of China.

Luo Tong was from Wushang County, Kuaiji Commandery, which is around present-day Yiwu, Zhejiang.

Luo Tong's mother remarried after her husband's death, and became a concubine of the official Hua Xin.

Luo Tong, who was seven years old then, returned to Kuaiji Commandery with his close friends.

Luo Tong was very worried about this and his appetite decreased.

Luo Tong saw that her brother looked very upset, so she asked him why.

Luo Tong's mother agreed with what they were doing, and she distributed grain to the people.

Luo Tong performed well in office and received praise from Sun Quan, who promoted him to an Officer of Merit and acting Cavalry Commandant.

Luo Tong married the daughter of Sun Quan's cousin, Sun Fu.

Luo Tong was known for being very diligent in examining the state of affairs in his jurisdiction.

Luo Tong advised Sun Quan to give greater attention to talented and virtuous people, so as to attract them to serve him.

Luo Tong suggested that Sun Quan meet the guests individually and hold private conversations with them to understand them better and make them feel appreciated and grateful to him.

Luo Tong was appointed as "General of the Household Who Builds Loyalty" and was placed in charge of 3,000 troops.

Luo Tong was placed in command of Ling Tong's unit after Ling died.

At some point during his career, Luo Tong became aware of the hardships suffered by the common people.

Luo Tong noted that the population was plagued by contagious diseases, onerous taxes, and forced labor.

Luo Tong's memorial demonstrated his concern for the welfare of the people and his understanding of the social and political issues of the time.

Luo Tong urged Sun Quan to implement policies to help the people and relieve their burdens.

Luo Tong was a subordinate of the Wu general Lu Xun, and the Wu forces emerged victorious in the battle.

Luo Tong was promoted to Lieutenant-General for his contributions.

Luo Tong spoke up for Zhang Wen when Zhang Wen was implicated in a scandal involving Ji Yan, but Sun Quan did not accept his advice.

Luo Tong's father was Luo Jun, whose courtesy name was Xiaoyuan.

Luo Tong served as a minor officer in his home commandery when he was young and was nominated as a xiaolian.

Luo Tong was promoted to a Gentleman of Writing, and was later appointed as the Chancellor of Chen State.