Li Mu

AncientGeneralChina-280 — -229

Zhao general who defended against the Xiongnu and Qin.

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Quick Facts

Born

280 BCE

Died

229 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)76

Political (20%)38

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)76

Total Score59.2

Li Mu — Complete Timeline

244 BC

Defeated the Xiongnu at YanmenWar◆ Major

Li Mu, as Zhao's general in the north, lured the Xiongnu into a trap at Yanmen. He ambushed and defeated them, killing tens of thousands and securing Zhao's northern border for years.

XiongnuBattleZhao

Impact: regionalconstructive

233 BC

Defeated Qin Forces at YiyangWar◆ Major

Li Mu led Zhao forces to victory against Qin at the Battle of Yiyang. This was one of the few defeats Qin suffered during its unification campaign, temporarily halting their advance.

BattleZhaoQin

Impact: regionalconstructive

229 BC

Executed by King Qian of ZhaoPolitical Action◆ Major

King Qian of Zhao, influenced by Qin's bribery and slander, ordered the execution of Li Mu. This removed Zhao's most capable general, leading to the swift conquest of Zhao by Qin forces.

ExecutionZhaoQin

Impact: regionaltragic