Cimon vs Yang Hu

Cimon captured the Persian-held fortress of Eion on the Strymon River in Thrace. The victory secured Athenian control over the region and opened up trade routes. It was one of the first major successes of the Delian League under Cimon's command.

Cimon led the Delian League fleet to a double victory over the Persians at the Eurymedon River in Pamphylia. He destroyed a Persian fleet and then defeated a land army on the same day, securing Greek control over the eastern Mediterranean.

Cimon was ostracized from Athens for ten years due to political opposition from the democratic faction led by Ephialtes and Pericles. His pro-Spartan policies and the failure of his expedition to help Sparta during the helot revolt contributed to his exile.

Cimon was recalled from exile and led a Delian League expedition to Cyprus. He won a naval and land victory at Salamis in Cyprus against the Persians. However, he died during the siege of Citium, ending the campaign.

Yang Hu adopted a strategy of winning over Wu's border populations through fair treatment and economic incentives, rather than aggressive warfare. This reduced resistance and built goodwill for the eventual invasion.

Yang Hu was appointed as the commander of Jin's forces in the Xiangyang region, tasked with preparing for the conquest of Eastern Wu. He focused on building up military strength and winning the loyalty of the local population.

On his deathbed, Yang Hu recommended Du Yu to the Jin emperor as the commander to lead the final conquest of Wu. This recommendation was accepted and proved crucial to the campaign's success.

Yang Hu died of illness before the Jin invasion of Wu began. His preparations and policies laid the groundwork for the eventual unification of China under the Jin dynasty.