Yue Yi

Lore & Background

Yue Yi's journey began when his father, the prime minister of Zhongshan, saw their state destroyed by King Wuling of Zhao. Forced to wander between countries, Yue Yi eventually found recognition under King Zhao of Yan. As a minister, he orchestrated a grand alliance involving Zhao, Wei, Chu, Han, and Qin against Qi. Leading these allied armies, he crushed Qi's forces, driving away the cruel king and capturing all but two cities of its territory. However, following the sudden death of King Zhao of Yan, Yue Yi faced mistrust from the new King Hui due to the scheming of Tian Dan of Qi. Fearing for his safety, he fled to Zhao, where he was enfeoffed as Lord of Wangzhu.

Reader's Guide

In Kingdom, Yue Yi serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Coalition Army that invades Qi. Historical records confirm he led allied forces from Zhao, Wei, Chu, Han, and Qin against Qi under King Zhao of Yan. The manga accurately reflects his title "Military God" and the outcome where all but two cities were captured. Fans should note that historically, Yue Yi was enfeoffed as Lord of Wangzhu in Zhao after fleeing Yan, not as part of Qin's unification efforts.

Did You Know?

• After fleeing Yan due to mistrust from King Hui and Tian Dan's scheming, he was enfeoffed as Lord of Wangzhu in Zhao.
• His son Yue Jian inherited his original title, Lord of Changguo, in the State of Yan.
• Yue Yi is one of 32 historical figures appearing as special characters in Romance of the Three Kingdoms XI.