He Jin

AncientGeneralChina135 — 189

Han general-in-chief assassinated by eunuchs.

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Quick Facts

Born

135

Died

189

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score43.3

He Jin — Complete Timeline

184 AD

Appointed General-in-ChiefPolitical Action◆ Major

He Jin was appointed General-in-Chief by Emperor Ling of Han to lead the imperial forces against the Yellow Turban Rebellion. This position gave him control over the military and made him the most powerful official at court.

Han DynastyYellow Turban RebellionMilitary Command

Impact: national

189 AD

Planned Massacre of EunuchsPolitical Action◆ Major

He Jin conspired with Yuan Shao to eliminate the Ten Regular Attendants, the powerful eunuch faction at court. He summoned the warlord Dong Zhuo to the capital to pressure Empress Dowager He, but the plan was leaked to the eunuchs.

Han DynastyEunuch PurgeCourt Intrigue

Impact: nationaldestructive

Assassination by EunuchsPolitical Action

He Jin was lured into the palace by the Ten Regular Attendants and beheaded. His death triggered a violent purge of eunuchs by Yuan Shao's forces, leading to chaos in Luoyang and the rise of Dong Zhuo, which hastened the collapse of the Han Dynasty.

Han DynastyEunuch PurgeAssassinationDong Zhuo

Impact: nationaltragic