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Geng Yan vs Han Sui
Geng Yan leads by 3.3 pts · 2 figures compared
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Geng Yan
General · Ancient
46.2Total
Han Sui
General · Ancient
42.9Total
Basic Information
Born
-5
140
Died
58
215
Era
Ancient
Ancient
Nationality
China
China
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
80.0
60.0
Political (20%)
30.7
29.3
Influence (20%)
48.6
47.1
Legacy (20%)
41.7
40.0
Leadership (15%)
36.9
33.5
Strategy (15%)
55.0
57.5
TOTAL
46.2
42.9
Geng Yan — Complete Timeline
26 AD
Appointed General of the VanguardPolitical Action
Geng Yan was appointed General of the Vanguard, a key military post under Emperor Guangwu. He led elite forces in numerous campaigns, earning a reputation as one of the most effective commanders of the Eastern Han restoration.
AppointmentMilitary CommandEastern Han
Impact: nationalconstructive
29 AD
Conquest of QiWar◆ Major
Geng Yan led the Eastern Han campaign to conquer the kingdom of Qi (modern Shandong). He defeated the local ruler Zhang Bu, bringing the wealthy and strategic Qi region under Eastern Han control. This conquest was crucial for the dynasty's consolidation.
ConquestQiEastern Han
Impact: regional
Battle of LinziWar◆ Major
Geng Yan captured the city of Linzi, the capital of Qi, after a decisive battle. He used strategic maneuvers to outflank Zhang Bu's forces. The victory broke Qi's resistance and led to the submission of the entire region.
BattleSiegeQi
Impact: regional
Han Sui — Complete Timeline
184 AD
Rebellion against the Han DynastyWar◆ Major
Han Sui joined the Liang Province rebellion against the Han Dynasty, allying with other Qiang and Han rebels. The uprising destabilized the northwestern frontier and weakened central control over the region.
RebellionLiang ProvinceHan Dynasty
Impact: regionaldestructive
192 AD
Allied with Ma TengPolitical Action
Han Sui formed an alliance with fellow warlord Ma Teng, jointly controlling Liang Province. Their coalition resisted central authority and fought against other regional powers during the collapse of the Han Dynasty.
AllianceWarlord EraLiang Province
Impact: regional
211 AD
Defeated by Cao Cao at the Battle of Tong PassWar◆ Major
Han Sui and Ma Chao led a coalition of northwestern warlords against Cao Cao at Tong Pass. Cao Cao's forces defeated the coalition, forcing Han Sui to flee. This battle solidified Cao Cao's control over northern China.
BattleCao CaoThree Kingdoms
Impact: regionaltragic
215 AD
Killed by his own subordinatesOther◆ Major
After his defeat, Han Sui was killed by his own subordinates who sought to surrender to Cao Cao. His death ended the last major resistance in Liang Province, allowing Cao Cao to consolidate control over the northwest.
DeathBetrayalThree Kingdoms
Impact: regionaltragic
Expert Analysis
Geng Yan vs Han Sui: Historical Comparison This comprehensive analysis compares Geng Yan (General, Ancient era) and Han Sui (General, 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. Geng Yan holds a numerical advantage with a total composite score of 65 compared to Han Sui's 61. 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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Geng YanLeader
Mil: 80.0Pol: 30.7Inf: 48.6
46.2
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Han Sui
Mil: 60.0Pol: 29.3Inf: 47.1
42.9
+3.3 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
65
45
Win Rate
70
40
Expansion
55
35
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
20
15
Diplomacy
35
50
Economy
25
20
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
30
20
Global
20
10
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
35
30
Longevity
25
20
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
40
40
Stability
30
25
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
65
45
Tactics
60
50
Reform
30
20
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