Yue Yi

AncientGeneralChina-310 — -259

Yan general who nearly destroyed the state of Qi.

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Quick Facts

Born

310 BCE

Died

259 BCE

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)37

Strategy (15%)70

Total Score49.8

Yue Yi — Complete Timeline

284 BC

Alliance of Five StatesWar◆ Major

Yue Yi formed a coalition of five states

CoalitionDiplomacyWarring States

Impact: regional

Conquest of Qi CitiesWar◆ Major

Yue Yi led the coalition forces to a series of victories, capturing over 70 cities of Qi, including the capital Linzi. Qi was reduced to only two remaining cities, Ju and Jimo, and was on the verge of total annihilation.

Qi ConquestMilitary CampaignYan Victory

Impact: regional

Appointment as General of YanPolitical Action◆ Major

King Zhao of Yan appointed Yue Yi as general to lead a campaign against the state of Qi. Yue Yi had previously served in Wei and Zhao, but his talents were recognized by King Zhao, who trusted him with the command of the Yan army.

Yan StateAppointmentQi Campaign

Impact: regional

279 BC

Exile to ZhaoPolitical Action◆ Major

After King Zhao of Yan died, his successor King Hui distrusted Yue Yi due to slander from Qi spies. Yue Yi fled to the state of Zhao to avoid execution. His departure allowed Qi to recover under Tian Dan and recapture its lost cities.

ExileYan StateQi Recovery

Impact: regionaltragic