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Geng Yan vs Zhang He
Zhang He leads by 3.2 pts · 2 figures compared
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Geng Yan
General · Ancient
46.2Total
Zhang He
General · Ancient
49.4Total
Basic Information
Born
-5
167
Died
58
231
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
80.0
67.3
Political (20%)
30.7
27.9
Influence (20%)
48.6
50.2
Legacy (20%)
41.7
45.8
Leadership (15%)
36.9
57.6
Strategy (15%)
55.0
58.0
TOTAL
46.2
49.4
Geng Yan — Complete Timeline
26 AD
Appointed General of the VanguardPolitical Action
Geng Yan was appointed General of the Vanguard, a key military post under Emperor Guangwu. He led elite forces in numerous campaigns, earning a reputation as one of the most effective commanders of the Eastern Han restoration.
AppointmentMilitary CommandEastern Han
Impact: nationalconstructive
29 AD
Conquest of QiWar◆ Major
Geng Yan led the Eastern Han campaign to conquer the kingdom of Qi (modern Shandong). He defeated the local ruler Zhang Bu, bringing the wealthy and strategic Qi region under Eastern Han control. This conquest was crucial for the dynasty's consolidation.
ConquestQiEastern Han
Impact: regional
Battle of LinziWar◆ Major
Geng Yan captured the city of Linzi, the capital of Qi, after a decisive battle. He used strategic maneuvers to outflank Zhang Bu's forces. The victory broke Qi's resistance and led to the submission of the entire region.
BattleSiegeQi
Impact: regional
Zhang He — Complete Timeline
200 AD
Battle of GuanduWar◆ Major
Zhang He served under Yuan Shao at Guandu. After Yuan Shao's defeat, he defected to Cao Cao, bringing valuable intelligence.
Three KingdomsBattleDefection
Impact: national
211 AD
Campaign against Ma ChaoWar◆ Major
Zhang He fought in the campaign against Ma Chao in the northwest. He helped secure Wei control over the region.
Three KingdomsCampaignMa Chao
Impact: regionalconstructive
228 AD
Battle of JietingWar
Zhang He led the Wei army against Shu at Jieting. He defeated Ma Su's forces, forcing Zhuge Liang's First Northern Campaign to retreat.
Three KingdomsBattleMa Su
Impact: nationalconstructive
231 AD
Battle of MumenWar◆ Major
Zhang He pursued Zhuge Liang's retreating army at Mumen. He was ambushed by Shu crossbowmen and killed, a major loss for Wei.
Three KingdomsDeathAmbush
Impact: nationaltragic
Expert Analysis
Geng Yan vs Zhang He: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Geng Yan (General, Ancient era) and Zhang He (General, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Geng Yan holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 65 compared to Zhang He's 64. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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Zhang HeLeader
Mil: 67.3Pol: 27.9Inf: 50.2
49.4
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Geng Yan
Mil: 80.0Pol: 30.7Inf: 48.6
46.2
+3.2 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
65
65
Win Rate
70
60
Expansion
55
40
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
20
20
Diplomacy
35
40
Economy
25
30
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
30
30
Global
20
20
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
35
45
Longevity
25
40
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
55
Stability
30
45
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
65
65
Tactics
60
70
Reform
30
30
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