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Xun You vs Zhang Yi
Zhang Yi leads by 0.7 pts · 2 figures compared
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Xun You
Politician · Ancient
55.7Total
Zhang Yi
Politician · Ancient
56.4Total
Basic Information
Born
157
-373
Died
214
-310
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
Politician
Politician
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
40.0
47.1
Political (20%)
68.0
68.0
Influence (20%)
53.3
59.0
Legacy (20%)
49.2
50.0
Leadership (15%)
66.0
64.0
Strategy (15%)
60.0
46.7
TOTAL
55.7
56.4
Xun You — Complete Timeline
198 AD
Campaign against Lü BuWar◆ Major
Xun You advised Cao Cao during the siege of Xiapi against L
Three KingdomsSiegeLü Bu
Impact: nationalconstructive
200 AD
Battle of GuanduWar
Xun You served as Cao Cao's chief strategist at Guandu. He devised the plan to burn Yuan Shao's supplies at Wuchao, a decisive move.
Three KingdomsStrategySupply Raid
Impact: nationalconstructive
202 AD
Campaign against Yuan ShaoWar◆ Major
Xun You continued to advise Cao Cao in the post-Guangdu campaigns against Yuan Shao's sons. He helped plan the conquest of Hebei.
Three KingdomsCampaignYuan Shao
Impact: nationalconstructive
214 AD
Death from IllnessOther
Xun You died from illness while serving as a senior advisor. Cao Cao mourned his loss, calling him a key architect of Wei's rise.
Three KingdomsDeathIllness
Impact: national
Zhang Yi — Complete Timeline
330 BC
Advocated for the Horizontal AlliancePolitical Action◆ Major
Zhang Yi served as a strategist for the state of Qin, promoting the 'horizontal alliance' (lianheng) policy. This strategy involved Qin allying with distant states to attack nearby ones, weakening the other Warring States and facilitating Qin's expansion.
Warring StatesDiplomacyQin
Impact: regional
328 BC
Appointed Chancellor of QinPolitical Action◆ Major
Zhang Yi was appointed as chancellor (xiang) of Qin, a position he used to implement his diplomatic strategies. His tenure strengthened Qin's position among the Warring States through a combination of alliances and military pressure.
AppointmentQinGovernment
Impact: national
313 BC
Deceived the State of ChuPolitical Action◆ Major
Zhang Yi promised King Huai of Chu 600 li of land in exchange for breaking the alliance with Qi. After Chu complied, Zhang Yi claimed he had only promised 6 li, causing Chu to attack Qin and suffer a major defeat at Danyang.
DeceptionChuQin
Impact: regionaldestructive
Expert Analysis
Xun You vs Zhang Yi: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Xun You (Politician, Ancient era) and Zhang Yi (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. Zhang Yi holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 66 compared to Xun You's 65. 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 YiLeader
Mil: 47.1Pol: 68.0Inf: 59.0
56.4
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Xun You
Mil: 40.0Pol: 68.0Inf: 53.3
55.7
+0.7 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
24
Win Rate
55
23
Expansion
55
28
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
30
20
Diplomacy
65
85
Economy
40
30
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
30
40
Global
20
45
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
45
55
Longevity
40
50
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
60
40
Stability
55
35
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
70
29
Tactics
60
34
Reform
20
36
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