Liu Ji

MedievalPoliticianChina1311 — 1375

Liu Bowen, key strategist who helped Zhu Yuanzhang found the Ming dynasty.

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Quick Facts

Born

1311

Died

1375

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score65.5

Liu Ji — Complete Timeline

1355 AD

Advising Zhu Yuanzhang on the strategy to conquer ChinaPolitical Action

Liu Ji, known as Liu Bowen, joined Zhu Yuanzhang's rebel forces and advised him on military strategy. He proposed a plan to first secure the south and then march north to capture the Yuan capital Dadu.

Ming DynastyStrategyRebellion

Impact: nationalconstructive

1363 AD

Battle of Lake PoyangWar◆ Major

Liu Ji served as a key strategist in the naval battle of Lake Poyang against the rival rebel leader Chen Youliang. His tactics, including the use of fire ships, helped Zhu Yuanzhang achieve a decisive victory.

BattleNaval WarfareMing Dynasty

Impact: nationalconstructive

1368 AD

Design of the new capital NanjingCultural

Liu Ji contributed to the planning and construction of Nanjing as the Ming capital. He advised on the city's layout, fortifications, and feng shui principles, which influenced the design of the imperial city.

Urban PlanningCapitalMing Dynasty

Impact: nationalconstructive

1371 AD

Retirement and writing of 'Jade Box'Cultural◆ Major

Liu Ji retired from court and wrote the 'Jade Box' (Yujue), a collection of military and political strategies. This work became a classic of Chinese strategic thought, often compared to Sun Tzu's Art of War.

LiteratureStrategyMing Dynasty

Impact: nationalconstructive