Translated & Authored by Jonathan
Wu
Place of Birth: Yuhang, Wujun (Presently Yuhang County,
Zhe Jiang Province)
Lifespan: 189 – 237 A.D. (48 Years)
Titles: Imperial Corps Commander Who Destroys the Rebels, Premier of
Pei, Commander of the Right
When Ling Tong was only fifteen years old, his father Ling
Cao, was killed in battle by Gan Ning’s arrow attacks when he was fighting
against Huang Zu. Bravely following his late father’s footsteps, Ling
Tong served Sun Quan and took up the post as Auxiliary Corps Commanding Officer,
and then the post of Deputy Commander Who Destroys the Enemy, in order to
manage his father’s troops.
Later, during Sun Quan’s third attack on Huang Zu,
Ling Tong took the vanguard of the army and scored a complete victory (1).
He was then promoted to Commander Who Upholds Justice.
During the period of the battle of Chi Bi, Ling Tong held
the rank of Commandant. When Wu and Wei engaged at He Fei, Ling Tong was appointed
Premier of Pei Country, Commander of the Right and Imperial Corps Commander
Who Destroys the Rebels.
Ling Tong was an honest, righteous man who despised wealth
and fame. He treated his men well and earned the respect of his fellow officers.
He died of natural causes in 237 A.D.
(1) According to San Guo Yan Yi, Ling Tong wanted to
kill Gan Ning to get revenge for his father. Later on, Gan Ning saved Ling
Tong from dying on the battlefield. Gan Ning’s debt was repaid and the
two officers remained friends. <return>
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Wu 2002
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