Sun Yi

Sun Yi (onyomi: Son I) is Sun Jian's third son and Xushi's husband. Both Zhang Zhao and Zhu Zhi nominated for him to succeed his older brother as successor or as a politician. He died before either of their expectations for his future could bear fruit. His son is Sun Song.

Roles in Games
Sun Yi appears as a generic officer in the Dynasty Warriors series. He assists his family at Xiangyang.

Historical Information
Sun Yi was Sun Jian's third son born in Fuchun, Wu District. While Sun Ce led troops to avenge their father's death in 192, Sun Yi was left behind to attend to internal affairs. He was known for his martial arts skill and fiery personality which nearly matched Sun Ce. When Sun Ce was dying in 200, Zhang Zhao and Zhu Zhi pressed for him to chose Sun Yi as his successor. The issue was dropped when Sun Ce favored Sun Quan.

When his uncle, Wu Jing, suddenly died in 203, Sun Yi was appointed Administrator of Dangyang at twenty years old. Sun Yi tried to appoint Sheng Xian's former generals into the administration, but Gai Lan and Dai Yuan planned to rebel. They ended up collaborating with another general Bian Hong to accomplish their goal. When Sun Quan was away on a campaign, Sun Yi decided to hold a meeting between the chiefs of the land, unaware that this was where his detractors planned to kill him. Before leaving his home, his wife warned him not to go. He decided to attend the banquet but did bring a sword for his own safety. While drunk, he was murdered from behind by Bian Hong and his wife later made arrangements to avenge him.