Bagabuxsha vs Wu Qi

Bagabuxsha (Megabyzus the Elder) was one of the seven Persian nobles who conspired to overthrow the Magian usurper Gaumata. He played a key role in the coup that brought Darius I to the throne, securing his position as a trusted advisor.

Bagabuxsha commanded Persian troops in the suppression of a revolt in Babylon. He successfully captured the city, reasserting Persian control and demonstrating his military capability.

Bagabuxsha was appointed satrap of Aria, a province in the eastern part of the Persian Empire. He administered the region, ensuring loyalty to Darius I and collecting tribute.

Bagabuxsha died around 470 BC. He is remembered as a key figure in the establishment of Darius I's rule and as a capable military commander and administrator.

Wu Qi led the Wei army to a decisive victory against the state of Qin at the Battle of Yinjin. This victory secured Wei's control over the Hexi region and demonstrated the effectiveness of Wu Qi's military reforms.

Wu Qi implemented military and administrative reforms in the state of Wei, including a system of merit-based promotion for officers and stricter discipline. These reforms strengthened Wei's army and made it a dominant power in the Warring States period.

After leaving Wei, Wu Qi served as chancellor of the state of Chu. He implemented sweeping reforms that weakened the nobility, centralized power, and strengthened the military, making Chu a formidable state.

When King Dao of Chu died, the Chu nobles who had been dispossessed by Wu Qi's reforms rebelled. They ambushed and killed Wu Qi at the king's funeral. His body was tied to the king's corpse, and the nobles were later executed for defiling the royal body.