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Xun You
AncientPoliticianChina157 — 214
Cao Cao's strategist who planned the Guandu campaign.
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Quick Facts
Born
157
Died
214
Country
China
Era
Ancient
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)40
Political (20%)68
Influence (20%)53
Legacy (20%)49
Leadership (15%)66
Strategy (15%)60
Total Score55.7
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
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
6
Tactics
6
Battles
6
Army Scale
6
War Impact
6
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
9
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