Sima Yi
Chinese general, politician and regent (179-251)
- Fame61.1
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- China rank#181
- Fame61.1
- Momentum6.1
- China rank#181
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He spent decades as the patient tactician defending a kingdom he would ultimately control from the shadows — and his heirs would replace entirely.
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Sima Yi began his political career in 208 under Cao Cao and rose quickly through military and domestic success: repelling invasions from Shu and Wu, crushing Meng Da's Xincheng Rebellion, and conquering Liaodong. Between 231 and 234 he became known for defending Wei from repeated Shu invasions. Made co-regent in 239 for the young emperor Cao Fang, he watched his counterpart Cao Shuang grow corrupt and attempt to sideline him. In February 249 Sima Yi struck: a carefully planned coup that ended with Cao Shuang and his circle executed. He became the singular authority in Wei, controlling civil of…
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