Fan Zeng vs Sun Jun

Fan Zeng advised Xiang Yu to assassinate Liu Bang during the Feast at Hongmen, a banquet where Liu Bang was a guest. Xiang Yu hesitated and Liu Bang escaped. Fan Zeng later lamented that Xiang Yu's indecision would lead to their downfall.

Fan Zeng was captured by Liu Bang's forces during the siege of Xingyang. Liu Bang attempted to sow discord between Fan Zeng and Xiang Yu by pretending to negotiate with Fan Zeng. Xiang Yu became suspicious and dismissed Fan Zeng from his service.

After being dismissed by Xiang Yu, Fan Zeng died of illness on the road back to his hometown. His death removed Xiang Yu's most capable advisor, contributing to Xiang Yu's eventual defeat by Liu Bang at the Battle of Gaixia.

Sun Jun led a coup against the regent Zhuge Ke. He ambushed Zhuge Ke at a banquet, arresting and executing him. Sun Jun then assumed the regency, purging Zhuge Ke's supporters and consolidating power.

Sun Jun became regent for the young Emperor Sun Liang. He dominated the Wu court, appointing loyalists to key positions and suppressing dissent. His rule was marked by authoritarian control and political purges.

Sun Jun ordered the execution of several officials suspected of opposing his rule, including L

Sun Jun died of illness in 256. His cousin Sun Chen succeeded him as regent, but the transition led to further instability. Sun Chen's subsequent actions would eventually lead to the downfall of the Sun clan's regency.