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Dou Wu vs Zhang Yi
Zhang Yi leads by 8.1 pts · 2 figures compared
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Dou Wu
Politician · Ancient
48.3Total
Zhang Yi
Politician · Ancient
56.4Total
Basic Information
Born
60
-373
Died
168
-310
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
Politician
Politician
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
48.1
47.1
Political (20%)
54.7
68.0
Influence (20%)
50.2
59.0
Legacy (20%)
41.7
50.0
Leadership (15%)
55.3
64.0
Strategy (15%)
40.1
46.7
TOTAL
48.3
56.4
Dou Wu — Complete Timeline
165 AD
Appointed as Grand TutorPolitical Action◆ Major
Dou Wu was appointed Grand Tutor (Taifu) to the young Emperor Huan of Han. As a senior Confucian scholar, he sought to reform the court by reducing the influence of eunuchs and promoting Confucian officials.
Han DynastyGovernmentConfucianism
Impact: nationalconstructive
168 AD
Attempted to Purge the EunuchsPolitical Action◆ Major
Dou Wu, along with the scholar-official Chen Fan, plotted to eliminate the powerful eunuch faction at court. They planned to arrest the eunuch leaders, but the plot was leaked, leading to a violent confrontation.
Han DynastyEunuch PowerPolitical Struggle
Impact: national
Executed by EunuchsPolitical Action◆ Major
After the failed coup, the eunuchs seized control of the capital and executed Dou Wu. His death marked a major victory for the eunuch faction and intensified the political decay of the Eastern Han dynasty.
Han DynastyExecutionEunuch Power
Impact: nationaltragic
Zhang Yi — Complete Timeline
330 BC
Advocated for the Horizontal AlliancePolitical Action◆ Major
Zhang Yi served as a strategist for the state of Qin, promoting the 'horizontal alliance' (lianheng) policy. This strategy involved Qin allying with distant states to attack nearby ones, weakening the other Warring States and facilitating Qin's expansion.
Warring StatesDiplomacyQin
Impact: regional
328 BC
Appointed Chancellor of QinPolitical Action◆ Major
Zhang Yi was appointed as chancellor (xiang) of Qin, a position he used to implement his diplomatic strategies. His tenure strengthened Qin's position among the Warring States through a combination of alliances and military pressure.
AppointmentQinGovernment
Impact: national
313 BC
Deceived the State of ChuPolitical Action◆ Major
Zhang Yi promised King Huai of Chu 600 li of land in exchange for breaking the alliance with Qi. After Chu complied, Zhang Yi claimed he had only promised 6 li, causing Chu to attack Qin and suffer a major defeat at Danyang.
DeceptionChuQin
Impact: regionaldestructive
Expert Analysis
Dou Wu vs Zhang Yi: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Dou Wu (Politician, Ancient era) and Zhang Yi (Politician, Ancient era) across six quantitative dimensions of historical impact and achievement. The comparison evaluates both figures using the HistoryVersus v4.0 scoring system, which measures: Military capability (10% weight), Political governance (20%), Historical Influence (20%), Lasting Legacy (20%), Leadership effectiveness (15%), and Strategic innovation (15%). Each dimension is scored on a 0-100 scale using structured historical data including battle records, political reforms, territorial expansion, cultural impact, and institutional longevity. Zhang Yi holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 66 compared to Dou Wu's 62. However, raw scores alone do not capture the full historical picture — the detailed dimension-by-dimension breakdown reveals where each figure excelled and where they fell short relative to their historical context. Explore the full comparison below to see the complete score breakdown across all six dimensions, side-by-side event timelines, and detailed analysis of their respective historical contributions.
Rankings
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Zhang YiLeader
Mil: 47.1Pol: 68.0Inf: 59.0
56.4
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Dou Wu
Mil: 48.1Pol: 54.7Inf: 50.2
48.3
+8.1 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
21
24
Win Rate
26
23
Expansion
28
28
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
60
20
Diplomacy
30
85
Economy
20
30
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
20
40
Global
10
45
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
30
55
Longevity
20
50
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
40
Stability
10
35
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
31
29
Tactics
34
34
Reform
36
36
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