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Yu Jin
AncientGeneralChina166 — 221
Wei general who surrendered to Guan Yu at Fan Castle.
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Quick Facts
Born
166
Died
221
Country
China
Era
Ancient
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)48
Political (20%)35
Influence (20%)47
Legacy (20%)40
Leadership (15%)41
Strategy (15%)60
Total Score43.9
Yu Jin — Complete Timeline
200 AD
Battle of GuanduWar◆ Major
Yu Jin served under Cao Cao at Guandu. He commanded the rear guard and maintained discipline, executing deserters to keep morale.
Three KingdomsBattleDiscipline
Impact: national
219 AD
Battle of FanchengWar
Yu Jin was sent to relieve Fancheng but was defeated by Guan Yu. His army was trapped by flooding, and he surrendered to Guan Yu, a major disgrace.
Three KingdomsDefeatSurrender
Impact: nationaltragic
220 AD
Capture by Sun QuanWar
After Guan Yu's death, Yu Jin was captured by Sun Quan's forces. He was held prisoner in Wu for several years.
Three KingdomsCaptureSun Quan
Impact: nationaltragic
221 AD
Return to Wei and DeathOther
Yu Jin was returned to Wei after negotiations. Cao Pi humiliated him by showing a painting of his surrender, and Yu Jin died of shame shortly after.
Three KingdomsDeathDisgrace
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
8
Tactics
8
Battles
8
Army Scale
8
War Impact
9
Political
Governance
5
Reform
5
Stability
5
Policy
5
Power
5
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
8
Legacy
8
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