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Fan Li vs Lu Yi
Fan Li leads by 5.4 pts · 2 figures compared
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Fan Li
Politician · Ancient
56.0Total
Lu Yi
Politician · Ancient
50.6Total
Basic Information
Born
-536
183
Died
-448
245
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
Politician
Politician
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
10.0
50.0
Political (20%)
62.7
54.7
Influence (20%)
58.3
50.2
Legacy (20%)
55.0
40.8
Leadership (15%)
72.0
68.0
Strategy (15%)
65.0
44.8
TOTAL
56.0
50.6
Fan Li — Complete Timeline
494 BC
Served as Chief Strategist for YuePolitical Action◆ Major
Fan Li became the chief strategist for King Goujian of Yue after Yue's defeat by Wu. He advised Goujian to feign submission and bribe Wu officials, buying time for Yue to recover and plan revenge.
StrategyYueGoujian
Impact: regionalconstructive
473 BC
Planned Yue's Victory Over WuWar◆ Major
Fan Li orchestrated Yue's military campaign that conquered Wu. He used economic warfare, spies, and a patient buildup of forces. The victory ended Wu's hegemony and established Yue as a dominant state.
VictoryWuStrategy
Impact: regionalconstructive
468 BC
Retired and Became a MerchantPolitical Action◆ Major
After Yue's victory, Fan Li retired from politics, warning that Goujian could not share power. He changed his name and became a wealthy merchant, amassing a fortune through trade and earning the title 'Lord of Tao'.
RetirementMerchantWealth
Impact: regionalconstructive
Lu Yi — Complete Timeline
240 AD
Exposed Corruption in Wu GovernmentPolitical Action◆ Major
Lu Yi, as a minister, conducted investigations into corruption among Wu officials. He ruthlessly exposed bribery and malfeasance, leading to the execution or dismissal of several high-ranking officials, including members of the imperial clan.
CorruptionPurgeWu Dynasty
Impact: nationaldestructive
244 AD
Clashed with Lu Xun over PoliciesPolitical Action
Lu Yi's aggressive anti-corruption campaign led to a conflict with Lu Xun, the Chancellor. Lu Xun criticized his methods as overly harsh and divisive. The dispute weakened Wu's political unity and contributed to Lu Xun's eventual death under a cloud.
Political ConflictWu DynastyFactionalism
Impact: nationaldestructive
245 AD
Fell from Favor and Died in DisgracePolitical Action
After Sun Quan's death, Lu Yi lost imperial favor. He was accused of abusing his power and was demoted. He died shortly after, his reputation tarnished by the excesses of his anti-corruption drive.
DownfallWu DynastyPurge
Impact: nationaltragic
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Rankings
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Fan LiLeader
Mil: 10.0Pol: 62.7Inf: 58.3
56.0
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Lu Yi
Mil: 50.0Pol: 54.7Inf: 50.2
50.6
+5.4 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
40
24
Win Rate
70
25
Expansion
30
29
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
65
55
Diplomacy
80
40
Economy
90
30
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
60
20
Global
50
10
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
70
25
Longevity
65
20
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
50
60
Stability
70
45
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
85
28
Tactics
75
36
Reform
60
34
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