Sun Yi

Sun Yi (onyomi: Son I) was an officer for the Kingdom of Wu during the Three Kingdoms era of China. He is Sun Jian's third son. He was known for his martial arts skill and fiery personality making him very similar to his elder brother Sun Ce. Because of this Zhang Zhao originally wanted him to take over after Sun Ce died. He was also nominated for civil service candidate by Zhu Zhi. He died while he was Administrator of Dangyang.

Historical Information
In 202 after Sun Quan killed Sheng Xian Sun Yi was appointed Administrator of Dangyang. As Administrator Sun Yi tried to appoint Sheng Xian's former generals into the administration. Two of these mean Gai Lan and Dai Yuan planned to rebel. They ended up allying 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 Gai Lan, Dai Yuan, and Bian Hong planned to kill him. Before he left his wife Xushi warned him not to go but he went anyways however he did decide to bring a sword. While there he got drunk and that's when Bian Hong attacked from behind him killing him. While the three murderers escaped however Gai Lan and Dai Yuan turned on Bian Hong and killed him. After his death his wife Xushi got his revenge by trapping and murdering Gai Lan, Dai Yuan, and their family members. she brought their heads to her husbands grave. This act of revenge made his wife infamous in the land even getting a poem written about her.
 * Full of resource and virtuous, few in the world are like her,
 * Guilefully wrought she and compassed the death of the lusty assassins,
 * Faithful servants are always ready to deal with rebellion,
 * None can ever excel that heroine famous in Wu.

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