16 Facts About Quan Yi

Quan Yi was one of the followers of the Qiang general, Yao Xiang, who surrendered from Later Zhao to the Jin dynasty.

Quan Yi was supposedly the ancestor of the Tang dynasty chancellor, Quan Deyu.

Yao Xiang sent Quan Yi to talk to Yin Hao regarding the recent turn of events.

Quan Yi followed Yao Xiang throughout his time roving the Central Plains until Xiang was killed by Former Qin forces in 357.

Quan Yi joined Xiang's brother, Yao Chang in surrendering to Qin and serving their new state.

Shortly after Yan's demise, Quan Yi met with the ten-year-old Murong Feng, son of the Yan general Murong Huan.

Quan Yi performed dutifully as every minister should even if he had failed.

Quan Yi argued that although Jin was weak, the alliance of Huan Chong and Xie An was strong, and their officials were still loyal to their dynasty.

Quan Yi submitted a petition to remonstrate Fu Jian, but his suggestions fell on deaf ears.

Quan Yi saw through his ruse, and quickly told Fu Jian to recall him back to the capital.

Quan Yi's men ambushed Cheng Tong, but he managed to escape, and so did Murong Chui.

Quan Yi fled the city with many others including Xue Zan, Huangfu Fu, Zhao Qian and Duan Keng over to Later Qin.

Quan Yi was once a subordinate of Yao Chang and his brother, which was why he decided to go over to his state.

Quan Yi's only known position during his stint in Later Qin was the Minister of Ceremonies.

Quan Yi remained with the state for the rest of his life, but it is not exactly known when he died.

One day, Quan Yi admonished him to tone down his character.