Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Zhu Ran (182 - 248) was a military general for Eastern Wu during the Three Kingdoms era of China. He was praised for his skills as a general, and took part in many important military campaigns for the Kingdom of Wu, including the Battle of Yiling and the defense of Jiangling ( ). Zhu Ran also played a part in the capture of the mighty Shu general, Guan Yu. Before his death, he was given full command of the armies of Wu.Originally from Guzhang ( ) county of Danyang ( )Shire (modern Anji County of Huzhou prefecture city), Zhu Ran entered the service of Sun Ce from a very young age, and was greatly praised for his abilities. Although born with the surname Shi ( ), he was a nephew of Zhu Zhi, a veteran general under the Sun family.