Ji An

AncientPoliticianChina-150 — -112

Upright Han official who dared to criticize Emperor Wu.

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Quick Facts

Born

150 BCE

Died

112 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score45.9

Ji An — Complete Timeline

120 BC

Criticized Emperor Wu's military campaignsPolitical Action

Ji An openly rebuked Emperor Wu of Han for his costly wars against the Xiongnu, arguing that the campaigns drained the treasury and caused suffering. His direct criticism was tolerated but not heeded.

CriticismEmperor WuXiongnu

Impact: national

115 BC

Opposed the use of Legalist officialsPolitical Action

Ji An repeatedly argued against the appointment of harsh Legalist officials like Zhang Tang, advocating for Confucian benevolence. His stance put him at odds with Emperor Wu's increasingly authoritarian policies.

Political OppositionConfucianismLegalists

Impact: national