Tian Dan vs Yue Yi

Tian Dan was appointed as the commander of Jimo, one of the last two Qi cities not captured by Yue Yi's forces. He organized the defense, rallied the population, and prepared for a counterattack against the Yan army.

Tian Dan used a stratagem involving cattle with burning tails to break the Yan siege of Jimo. The cattle charged into the Yan camp, causing chaos, followed by Qi soldiers. This surprise attack routed the Yan army and turned the tide of the war.

Following the victory at Jimo, Tian Dan led the Qi army in a rapid campaign to recapture all 70 cities lost to Yan. He exploited the disarray in Yan after Yue Yi's exile and restored Qi as a major power.

King Xiang of Qi enfeoffed Tian Dan as the Lord of Anping in recognition of his service in restoring Qi. This title granted him a fief and elevated his status among the nobility.

Yue Yi formed a coalition of five states

Yue Yi led the coalition forces to a series of victories, capturing over 70 cities of Qi, including the capital Linzi. Qi was reduced to only two remaining cities, Ju and Jimo, and was on the verge of total annihilation.

King Zhao of Yan appointed Yue Yi as general to lead a campaign against the state of Qi. Yue Yi had previously served in Wei and Zhao, but his talents were recognized by King Zhao, who trusted him with the command of the Yan army.

After King Zhao of Yan died, his successor King Hui distrusted Yue Yi due to slander from Qi spies. Yue Yi fled to the state of Zhao to avoid execution. His departure allowed Qi to recover under Tian Dan and recapture its lost cities.