| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 于糜, 于糜, Yú Mí |
| Other name | Vu Mi |
| INFORMATION | |
| Died | 194 |
| Death Reason | Captured in a duel by Sun Ce (孙策, Tôn Sách) and squeezed to death under his arm (194 AD) |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Liu Yao's Forces |
| Battles | Wujun, Xuchang |
Here is the exhaustive biography, ancestral background, historical records, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms narrative for Yu Mi (于麋) (d. 194 AD), a military officer serving under the regional governor Liu Yao during the late Eastern Han Dynasty who heroically confronted Sun Ce’s invasion of Jiangdong.
Service under Liu Yao & Confrontation with Sun Ce
Yu Mi served as an officer under Liu Yao, tasked with defending the territories of Wu commandery against the rapid territorial expansion of the young warlord Sun Ce. During Sun Ce’s campaign to conquer Jiangdong, Liu Yao’s forces mounted strong resistance at key fortresses and cities such as Moling and Wujun. Despite Liu Yao’s numerical presence, Sun Ce’s forces spearheaded by fierce generals and brilliant tactical maneuvers swiftly broke through regional defenses.
Defeat and Demise in Chapter 15
In historical records and Luo Guanzhong’s novel alike, Yu Mi met a dramatic and tragic end during the defense of Moling. When Sun Ce rode out to challenge the city’s defenders to single combat, Yu Mi bravely accepted the duel. After trading blows for three bouts, Yu Mi was overpowered and captured alive by Sun Ce, who hoisted him onto his horse and galloped back toward friendly lines. Another officer of Liu Yao, Fan Neng, attempted a desperate rescue mission but was startled from his horse and perished. By the time Sun Ce returned to camp, Yu Mi had already expired, squeezed to death under the crushing grip of Sun Ce’s arm.
Yu Mi (于麋) — Historical & Literary Timeline
Defense of Moling & Fatal Duel
Accepts Sun Ce’s single combat challenge outside Moling in Chapter 15, gets captured after three bouts, and is squeezed to death under Sun Ce’s arm.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms Narrative
In Luo Guanzhong’s historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Yu Mi is prominently featured in Chapter 15 as a valiant defender of Liu Yao’s army who participates in the defense of Moling and meets a legendary, gruesome end during a duel against the ‘Little Conqueror’ Sun Ce.
For detailed historical records, archives, and official chronicles, explore Yu Mi on Wikipedia.
Key Relationships
Family
- No information
Friends
- Liu Yao (刘繇, Lưu Dao): Regional governor of Yang Province whom Yu Mi served as a military officer during the defense of Jiangdong.
- Fan Neng (樊能, Phàn Năng): A fellow officer under Liu Yao who attempted to rescue Yu Mi during the battle at Moling in 194 AD, ultimately perishing in the effort.
Enemies
- Sun Ce (孙策, Tôn Sách): The warlord who led the campaign against Jiangdong; he defeated Yu Mi in a duel outside Moling in 194 AD, captured him, and caused his death by crushing him to death under his arm.
Other
- No information
In Novel
Chapter 15
- Yu Mi (于糜, Vu Mi): Military general under Yang Province Governor Liu Yao (刘繇, Lưu Dao) who rode out to engage Sun Ce (孙策, Tôn Sách) at Shenzhou; after dueling for less than three bouts, he was overpowered and captured under Sun Ce's arm, being crushed to death beneath Sun Ce's armpit as Sun Ce rode back to his lines.
In History
Summary
- Yu Mi (于糜, Vu Mi) was a military officer serving Sun Ce (孙策, Tôn Sách) during Sun Ce's campaigns in Jiangdong.
Year: 195 AD
- Yu Mi (于糜, Vu Mi) and Fan Neng (樊能, Phàn Năng) fought against Sun Ce's forces at Hengjiang. They were defeated and fled during the campaign.
Historical Record
- Yu Mi (于糜, Vu Mi) was a real historical military officer. His historical record is brief and is preserved mainly in accounts of Sun Ce's early campaigns.
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