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Tong Guan vs Yan Shi
Tong Guan leads by 5.0 pts · 2 figures compared
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Tong Guan
General · Medieval
43.2Total
Yan Shi
General · Medieval
38.2Total
Basic Information
Born
1054
1182
Died
1126
1241
Era
Medieval
Medieval
Nationality
China
Mongolia
Occupation
General
General
Civilization
Eastern
Eastern
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
55.0
50.0
Political (20%)
32.1
35.0
Influence (20%)
42.4
40.9
Legacy (20%)
36.7
30.8
Leadership (15%)
47.3
40.9
Strategy (15%)
60.0
38.6
TOTAL
43.2
38.2
Tong Guan — Complete Timeline
1114 AD
Led Campaign Against the TangutsWar◆ Major
Tong Guan commanded a Song army against the Western Xia (Tangut) state, achieving initial victories but failing to secure lasting gains. The campaign drained resources and exposed military weaknesses.
Western Xia CampaignMilitarySong Dynasty
Impact: regional
1120 AD
Negotiated the Alliance with the JinPolitical Action◆ Major
Tong Guan negotiated the 'Alliance Conducted by Sea' with the Jurchen Jin dynasty, agreeing to jointly attack the Liao dynasty. The alliance aimed to recover the Sixteen Prefectures but led to Jin expansion.
DiplomacyAllianceSong-Jin Relations
Impact: regional
1126 AD
Failed Defense of KaifengWar◆ Major
Tong Guan was placed in charge of defending Kaifeng against the Jin invasion but proved incompetent. He failed to coordinate defenses and fled, contributing to the fall of the Northern Song capital.
Jin InvasionMilitary FailureSong Dynasty
Impact: nationaltragic
Executed by Emperor QinzongPolitical Action◆ Major
After the Jin siege of Kaifeng, Emperor Qinzong ordered Tong Guan's execution for treason and incompetence. He was beheaded, and his death was seen as a scapegoat for the dynasty's collapse.
ExecutionScapegoatSong Dynasty
Impact: nationaltragic
Yan Shi — Complete Timeline
1218 AD
Surrender of Yan Shi to the MongolsPolitical Action◆ Major
Yan Shi, a Han Chinese governor under the Jin dynasty, surrendered his territory to the Mongol Empire during Genghis Khan's invasion of northern China. This act of submission brought him into Mongol service, where he later served as a general.
Mongol ConquestJin DynastyDefection
Impact: regional
1219 AD
Appointed as a Mongol GeneralPolitical Action
Following his surrender, Yan Shi was appointed as a general in the Mongol army. He commanded Han Chinese auxiliary troops in campaigns against the Jin dynasty and other territories, contributing to Mongol military expansion.
Mongol MilitaryHan Auxiliaries
Impact: regional
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Rankings
🥇
Tong GuanLeader
Mil: 55.0Pol: 32.1Inf: 42.4
43.2
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Yan Shi
Mil: 50.0Pol: 35.0Inf: 40.9
38.2
+5.0 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
15
15
Win Rate
10
10
Expansion
0
5
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
20
5
Diplomacy
10
20
Economy
15
10
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
10
5
Global
10
5
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
30
10
Longevity
20
5
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
60
20
Stability
5
10
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
5
10
Tactics
10
15
Reform
0
5
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