Ding Feng

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Ding Feng (丁奉; 190 - 271), styled Chengyuan (承淵), was a noted Chinese general of the third century AD, serving under Eastern Wu of the Three Kingdoms. His titles translate as "General Who Eliminates the Bandits", "Lord of An Feng" and "Great Minister of War". He was known as a brave warrior and a skilful strategist.

[edit] Biography

Ding Feng was born in Anfeng County of Lujiang (Presently Hequi, Anhui), and in his youth, he fought on many occasions and subsequently earned a reputation as the bravest man in the army.

Sun Quan appointed him General Who Surpasses All Others and he was titled Lord of the Capital Precinct.

At the end of the Three Kingdoms era, Ding Feng led troops against Wei’s Zhuge Dan and was promoted to General Who Eliminates the Bandits and Lord of Anfeng.

After Sun Xiu succeeded the throne as the Emperor of Wu, Ding Feng aided the emperor in the assassination of the tyrant Sun Chen. For this he was promoted to Great General and District Guard of the Left and Right. He was also given the seal of Protector of Xuzhou.

After Sun Xiu’s death, Ding Feng welcomed Sun Hao as the new emperor. He was then appointed Great Minister of War and General of the Left.