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Was Sima Yi Loyal?

David Miller • • 7 min read
Was Sima Yi Loyal?

Sima Yi as a Leader
Even after Cao Cao's death, Sima Yi remained seemingly loyal to the Cao Cao family, serving his eldest son (Cao Pi) as a top advisor and helping him seize the last Han Emperor. ... If you cannot flee, die.”

How did Sima Yi take over?

In March 230, Sima Yi was promoted to General-in-Chief (大將軍), appointed Grand Chief Controller (大都督), and given a ceremonial yellow axe. The Wei emperor, Cao Rui, put him and Cao Zhen in charge of defending Wei's western borders from attacks by its rival state Shu, which had been launching invasions since 228. At Cao ...

Is Cao Rui a good emperor?

As emperor. Cao Rui's reign was a paradoxical one in many ways. He was clearly intelligent and capable, and yet never fulfilled his potential in his governance of the country or in his military campaigns.

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