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Sima Yi

Type Figure Region Wen County, Henei Time 179–251 Also known as Zhongda、Prince Xuan

Sima Yi (179–251), courtesy name Zhongda, a native of Wen County, Henei, was a leading minister of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms who became its d…

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  1. 179–208Wen County, Henei · HenanOf the Sima clan of Henei, he was known for his talent from youth; during the disorders he was recruited by Cao Cao, entering the service of the Cao Wei regime and beginning his long political and military career.
  2. 227–234Guanzhong · ShaanxiHe directed western frontier defenses, clashing repeatedly with Zhuge Liang at Qishan, Wuzhangyuan, and elsewhere, defeating Shu Han's northern expeditions through strategies of scorched earth and protracted attrition.
  3. 249–251Luoyang · HenanLaunching the Gaopingling Incident, he executed Grand General Cao Shuang, taking full control of Cao Wei's court and military power; the Sima family's replacement of Wei was now assured, and he was posthumously honored as Prince Xuan.

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