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Li Guangli vs Ma Teng
Li Guangli leads by 4.6 pts · 2 figures compared
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Li Guangli
General · Ancient
45.4Total
Ma Teng
General · Ancient
40.8Total
Basic Information
Born
-140
156
Died
-88
212
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
61.7
55.0
Political (20%)
35.0
30.7
Influence (20%)
51.0
47.1
Legacy (20%)
40.8
38.3
Leadership (15%)
33.5
33.5
Strategy (15%)
60.0
43.3
TOTAL
45.4
40.8
Li Guangli — Complete Timeline
104 BC
Campaigned in Ferghana for heavenly horsesWar◆ Major
Li Guangli led a Han army of 60,000 men to conquer the city-state of Dayuan (Ferghana) to obtain prized 'heavenly horses'. After a two-year siege, Dayuan submitted and provided horses, but the campaign cost tens of thousands of lives.
Military CampaignFerghanaHan Dynasty
Impact: regionaldestructive
99 BC
Defeated by the Xiongnu at the Battle of MobeiWar◆ Major
Li Guangli led a Han army against the Xiongnu but was defeated and captured. His surrender to the Xiongnu was seen as a disgrace, and he later served as a military advisor to the Xiongnu chanyu.
DefeatXiongnuSurrender
Impact: regionaltragic
88 BC
Executed by the XiongnuOther
After a failed plot to assassinate the Xiongnu chanyu, Li Guangli was executed by the Xiongnu. His death ended a controversial career marked by both military ambition and ultimate failure.
ExecutionXiongnuDeath
Impact: regionaltragic
Ma Teng — Complete Timeline
211 AD
Campaign against Cao CaoWar◆ Major
Ma Teng, along with other Liang province warlords, launched a campaign against Cao Cao. The coalition was defeated at the Battle of Tong Pass, leading to Ma Teng's capture and eventual execution.
Three KingdomsWarDefeat
Impact: regionaldestructive
212 AD
Execution by Cao CaoPolitical Action◆ Major
Ma Teng was executed by Cao Cao on charges of plotting rebellion. Ma Teng had been living as a hostage in Cao Cao's court after a failed campaign, and his execution triggered a revolt by his son Ma Chao.
Three KingdomsExecutionRebellion
Impact: regionaltragic
Expert Analysis
Li Guangli vs Ma Teng: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Li Guangli (General, Ancient era) and Ma Teng (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. Li Guangli holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 55 compared to Ma Teng's 51. 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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Li GuangliLeader
Mil: 61.7Pol: 35.0Inf: 51.0
45.4
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Ma Teng
Mil: 55.0Pol: 30.7Inf: 47.1
40.8
+4.6 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
55
35
Win Rate
40
40
Expansion
60
30
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
10
15
Diplomacy
30
35
Economy
20
30
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
30
20
Global
25
10
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
35
25
Longevity
20
15
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
40
Stability
25
25
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
50
35
Tactics
45
30
Reform
10
10
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