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Yue Yi乐毅
Shang general of Yan, led five states to attack Qi, captured over seventy cities in succession, later returned to Zhao.
- DIRECT FIGURES
- 10
- RELATION RECORDS
- 15
- SOURCE WORKS
- 3
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Yue Yi, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
1 figure · 1 record＋
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Yue Yi—Yue Yanggrandson
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
4 figures · 7 records＋
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Yue Yi—King Zhao of Yanruler-subject
Yue Yi→King of Zhaoflee to Zhao
King Huiwen of Zhao→Yue Yiappoint
Yue Yi—King Wuling of Zhaosubordinate
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
6 figures · 7 records＋
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
King Min of Qi→Yue Yiattacked
Source record
Yue Yi→King of Qibreach
Tian Dan→Yue Yidefeat Yan
Source record
Yue Yi→King Zhaoxiang of Qinpersuade Qin
Yue Yi→King Min of Qidefeat
Yue Yi→King Huiwen of Zhaopersuade Zhao
11 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · Records of the Grand Historian
Yan general, captured Linzi.
In fiction · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms · Strategies of the Warring States
Deputy minister of Yan, later became supreme general, led five states to attack Qi, captured over seventy cities in succession.
Across source works
How this figure changes across texts
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- Literature / legend4 profile notes
Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms
9 relations8 verified quotations- Yue Yi→ flee to Zhao →King of Zhao
- King of Zhao→ enfeoff lord →Yue Yi
- Yue Yi→ persuade Qin →King Zhaoxiang of Qin
- King Min of Qi→ attacked →Yue Yi
Verified original text · 8
西奔赵国
flee to Zhao · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95
赵王封乐毅于观津
enfeoff lord · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95
6 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history6 profile notes
Records of the Grand Historian
9 relations9 verified quotations- Yue Yi→ attack →King Min of Qi
- Yue Yi→ breach →King of Qi
- Yue Yi→ subordinate →King Wuling of Zhao
- Tian Dan→ defeat Yan →Yue Yi
Verified original text · 9
乐毅于是并护赵、楚、韩、魏、燕之兵以伐齐，破之济西。
attack · Records of the Grand Historian, 乐毅列传
燕将乐毅遂入临淄
breach · Records of the Grand Historian, 田敬仲完世家
7 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
Strategies of the Warring States
5 relations7 verified quotations- Yue Yi→ flee to Zhao →King of Zhao
- Yue Yi→ breach →King of Qi
- Yue Yi→ ruler-subject →King Zhao of Yan
- King Zhao of Yan→ enfeoff lord →Yue Yi
Verified original text · 7
乐毅谓赵王曰
offer strategy · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
轻卒锐兵，长驱至国
defeat · Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／二
5 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
The miraculous feat of Yue Yi capturing over seventy cities of Qi in succession
According to the Records of the Grand Historian, Biography of Yue Yi, Yue Yi 'captured over seventy cities of Qi, all becoming barriers for Wei', leaving only Ju and Jimo unconquered. This devastating victory is detailed in both the Strategies of the Warring States and the Records of the Grand Historian, truly a military miracle of the Warring States period, not a fabrication by novelists.
Relationship network
- flee to ZhaoYue Yi → King of ZhaolitChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
Original text (2)
西奔赵国
乐毅谓赵王曰
Original relation: offer strategy · Strategies of the Warring States, 赵／三
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
乐毅并说秦使者以伐齐之利
Original text (1)
乐毅于是并护赵、楚、韩、魏、燕之兵以伐齐，破之济西。
- breachYue Yi → King of Qihist × litRecords of the Grand Historian, 田敬仲完世家Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／二
Original text (2)
燕将乐毅遂入临淄
轻卒锐兵，长驱至国
Original relation: defeat · Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／二
Original text (1)
赵人举之。及武灵王有沙丘之乱，乃去赵适魏。
- defeat Yan← Tian Dan → Yue Yihist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 97Records of the Grand Historian, 乐毅列传
- ruler-subjectYue Yi → King Zhao of Yanhist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95Records of the Grand Historian, 乐毅列传Records of the Grand Historian, 燕召公世家Records of the Grand Historian, 田单列传Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／二
Original text (5)
请委质为燕臣
Original relation: submit as vassal · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95
遂以乐毅为上将军
Original relation: subordinate · Records of the Grand Historian, 燕召公世家
及燕使乐毅伐破齐
Original relation: subordinate · Records of the Grand Historian, 田单列传
昌国君乐毅为燕昭王合五国之兵而攻齐
Original relation: serve as subject · Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／二
先王举国而委将军
- enfeoff lord← King Zhao of Yan → Yue Yihist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95Records of the Grand Historian, 乐毅列传Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／一
Original text (4)
即拜毅为亚卿
Original relation: appoint deputy minister · Chronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95
封乐毅于昌国，号昌国君
封乐毅于昌国，号为昌国君。
于是遂以乐毅为上将军
Original relation: 任命上将军 · Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／一
Original text (1)
Original text (1)
赵惠文王以相国印授乐毅。
Original text (1)
相国乐毅将赵、秦、韩、魏、燕攻齐
- grandsonYue Yi → Yue Yanghist × litChronicles of the Eastern Zhou Kingdoms, ch. 95Records of the Grand Historian, 乐毅列传
Original text (2)
乃乐羊之孙
乐毅者，其先祖曰乐羊。
Original relation: ancestor · Records of the Grand Historian, 乐毅列传
- defeatYue Yi → King Min of QilitStrategies of the Warring States, 燕／一Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／二
Original text (2)
燕兵独追北入至临淄，尽取齐宝
燕因使乐毅大起兵伐齐，破之。
Original relation: attack · Strategies of the Warring States, 燕／二