Yue Yi

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Yue Yi (simplified Chinese: 乐毅; traditional Chinese: 樂毅) was an officer of the State of Yan during the Warring State period, also known as Lord Guojun. He was the son of the prime minister of the small nation of Zhongshan, but when Zhongshan was destroyed by Zhao's King Wuling, he was forced to wander from country to country. His talents were recognized by Yan's King Zhao, and he was made a minister. He served with great skill and helped forge the alliance with the nations of Zhao, Wei, Chu, Han and Qin against the threat posed by Qi. He led the allied armies and crushed the Qi forces. The cruel King of Qi was driven away, and, except for two cities, the entire territory of Qi was brought under control. Soon thereafter, King Zhao suddenly died. Due to the scheming of Tian Dan of Qi, King Hui was suspected of involvement in the death and was exiled to Zhao. He left the service of King Zhao on amicable terms but continued to spend time there, and became an important figure in both Zhao and Yan.

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史記·卷080·樂毅列傳
《Strategies of the Warring States》：燕二
楊寬：《乐毅仕进考》、《乐毅破齐考》，收錄於《乐毅报燕惠王书辨伪》上下两篇（发表于《东南日报》的副刊《文史周刊》）

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