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Lord Xinling vs Shi Dan
Lord Xinling leads by 20.5 pts · 2 figures compared
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Lord Xinling
Politician · Ancient
60.0Total
Shi Dan
Politician · Ancient
39.5Total
Basic Information
Born
-258
-60
Died
-243
3
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
Politician
Politician
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
45.0
23.0
Political (20%)
68.0
30.8
Influence (20%)
62.0
47.9
Legacy (20%)
56.0
37.5
Leadership (15%)
65.0
48.4
Strategy (15%)
60.0
40.0
TOTAL
60.0
39.5
Lord Xinling — Complete Timeline
257 BC
Stole the tally to save ZhaoPolitical Action
Lord Xinling, a prince of Wei, stole the military tally (hubu) from the Wei king's bedchamber to command the Wei army to aid Zhao during the siege of Handan. He then led the Wei forces to break the Qin siege, saving Zhao from conquest.
TheftMilitary InterventionSiege of Handan
Impact: regionalconstructive
Killed General Jin Bi to seize commandPolitical Action◆ Major
When the Wei general Jin Bi refused to obey the stolen tally, Lord Xinling ordered his retainer Zhu Hai to kill Jin Bi. Lord Xinling then took command of the Wei army, an act of insubordination that saved Zhao but strained his relationship with the Wei king.
MurderInsubordinationCommand
Impact: regionaldestructive
256 BC
Lived in exile in ZhaoPolitical Action
After stealing the tally, Lord Xinling remained in Zhao for ten years, fearing punishment from the Wei king. During this exile, he continued to build his reputation as a patron of retainers and a military strategist.
ExileZhaoRetainers
Impact: national
247 BC
Returned to Wei to repel Qin invasionWar◆ Major
When Qin invaded Wei, Lord Xinling was recalled from exile. He organized a coalition of five states (Wei, Zhao, Han, Chu, Yan) and defeated the Qin army at the Battle of Hulao, temporarily halting Qin's eastward expansion.
CoalitionBattle of HulaoQin Defeat
Impact: regionalconstructive
Shi Dan — Complete Timeline
1 AD
Served as Regent for Emperor PingPolitical Action◆ Major
Shi Dan was appointed regent for the young Emperor Ping of Han. He held significant power during the emperor's minority and opposed the growing influence of Wang Mang. His regency was marked by political maneuvering to maintain the Liu family's authority.
RegencyHan DynastyPower Struggle
Impact: national
Expert Analysis
Lord Xinling vs Shi Dan: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Lord Xinling (Politician, Ancient era) and Shi Dan (Politician, 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. Lord Xinling holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 60 compared to Shi Dan's 57. 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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Lord XinlingLeader
Mil: 45.0Pol: 68.0Inf: 62.0
60.0
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Shi Dan
Mil: 23.0Pol: 30.8Inf: 47.9
39.5
+20.5 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
45
19
Win Rate
55
22
Expansion
15
29
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
30
20
Diplomacy
75
25
Economy
35
15
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
60
10
Global
40
5
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
65
15
Longevity
55
10
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
30
Stability
40
10
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
65
32
Tactics
70
33
Reform
20
36
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