Shouchun (壽春) was a major city of Jiujiang Commandery in Yang Province, on the Huai River, corresponding to modern Shou County in Anhui. Its position made it a key base for controlling Huainan and the routes between north and south.
Yuan Shu established his capital at Shouchun when he proclaimed himself emperor of Zhong in 197; after his defeat he fled and died nearby. Under Cao Wei, Shouchun remained a major garrison city and later became the focal point of several rebellions and Wu–Wei clashes. It continued to be important under Eastern Wu, where commanders such as Jiang Qin were involved in operations around the city.