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	===Quest for recognition, then vengeance===		===Quest for recognition, then vengeance===
	Yu Rang lived in the {{Wiki\|Jin (state)\|State of Jin}}. He accordingly tried to serve the powerful Fan (范) and Zhonghang (中行) clans but over time came to be discontented with his lack of recognition and fame. Upon transferring to the service of {{Wiki\|Zhi Yao\|Zhibo}} (智伯), however, he felt greatly honoured and appreciated.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> Zhibo was Prime Minister of the Jin in his position as the {{Wiki\|Zhongjunjiang\|General of the Central Army}} (中軍將),<ref name="Zhi Yao">{{WP\|Zhi Yao}}</ref> and in 453 BCE,<ref name="Sima timeline">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/liu-guo-nian-biao\|title=太史公書: 六國年表\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: Timeline of the Six States\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=27 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref> he launched an assault on Zhao Wuxu (趙毋卹)<ref name="Zhao family">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/zhao-shi-jia\|title=太史公書: 趙世家\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: The House of Zhao\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=28 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref>—better known by his posthumous name Viscount Xiang of Zhao (趙襄子)—in the hopes of dislodging a political rival.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> The Zhao clan formed an alliance with the Han (韓) and Wei (魏) clans and annihilated the forces of Zhibo at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Jinyang}}. In the aftermath, the lands held by Zhibo were {{Wiki\|Partition of Jin\|divided by the three factions}}, and because Wuxu's hatred of Zhibo had ran deep, he had his skull lacquered and {{Wiki\|Skull cup\|converted into his own cup}}.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>		Yu Rang lived in the {{Wiki\|Jin (Chinese state)\|State of Jin}}. He accordingly tried to serve the powerful Fan (范) and Zhonghang (中行) clans but over time came to be discontented with his lack of recognition and fame. Upon transferring to the service of {{Wiki\|Zhi Yao\|Zhibo}} (智伯), however, he felt greatly honoured and appreciated.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> Zhibo was Prime Minister of the Jin in his position as the {{Wiki\|Zhongjunjiang\|General of the Central Army}} (中軍將),<ref name="Zhi Yao">{{WP\|Zhi Yao}}</ref> and in 453 BCE,<ref name="Sima timeline">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/liu-guo-nian-biao\|title=太史公書: 六國年表\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: Timeline of the Six States\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=27 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref> he launched an assault on Zhao Wuxu (趙毋卹)<ref name="Zhao family">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/zhao-shi-jia\|title=太史公書: 趙世家\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: The House of Zhao\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=28 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref>—better known by his posthumous name Viscount Xiang of Zhao (趙襄子)—in the hopes of dislodging a political rival.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> The Zhao clan formed an alliance with the Han (韓) and Wei (魏) clans and annihilated the forces of Zhibo at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Jinyang}}. In the aftermath, the lands held by Zhibo were {{Wiki\|Partition of Jin\|divided by the three factions}}, and because Wuxu's hatred of Zhibo had ran deep, he had his skull lacquered and {{Wiki\|Skull cup\|converted into his own cup}}.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>

	Fleeing to the mountains, Yu Rang cried, "''Alas! Gentlemen die for those who recognize them; ladies adorn themselves for those who please them. Now Zhibo had recognized me, so I must avenge him with my life to repay him, and then my {{Wiki\|Hun and po\|souls}} will not be unworthy.''"<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>		Fleeing to the mountains, Yu Rang cried, "''Alas! Gentlemen die for those who recognize them; ladies adorn themselves for those who please them. Now Zhibo had recognized me, so I must avenge him with my life to repay him, and then my {{Wiki\|Hun and po\|souls}} will not be unworthy.''"<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>

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	Deeply enraged by his master's death, Yu Rang plotted to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] {{Wiki\|Zhao Wuxu}}. He first changed his name and infiltrated the palace as a servant, hoping to kill Wuxu in the lavatory. However, he was discovered by his target and [[Interrogation\|interrogated]]. When Yu Rang boldly shouted that he wished to avenge his master, Wuxu respected his motive and had him set free.		Deeply enraged by his master's death, Yu Rang plotted to [[Assassination\|assassinate]] {{Wiki\|Zhao Wuxu}}. He first changed his name and infiltrated the palace as a servant, hoping to kill Wuxu in the lavatory. However, he was discovered by his target and [[Interrogation\|interrogated]]. When Yu Rang boldly shouted that he wished to avenge his master, Wuxu respected his motive and had him set free.

	In spite of this, Yu Rang was still intent on assassinating him and made another attempt by disguising himself as a beggar. He covered himself with lacquer to induce scars and sores and ate charcoal to distort his voice. One day, armed with a [[sword]], he waited under a bridge to ambush him but was detected yet again. Knowing that this was to be his final failure, he turned his sword on himself and committed suicide.		In spite of this, Yu Rang was still intent on assassinating him and made another attempt by disguising himself as a beggar. He covered himself with {{Wiki\|lacquer}} to induce scars and sores and ate charcoal to distort his voice. One day, armed with a [[sword]], he waited under a bridge to ambush him but was detected yet again. Knowing that this was to be his final failure, he turned his sword on himself and committed suicide.

	==Biography==		==Biography==

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	===Legacy===		===Legacy===
	Due to this legend, Sima Qian listed Yu Rang alongside [[Cao Mo]], [[Zhuan Zhu]], [[Nie Zheng]], and [[Jing Ke]] as being one of China's earliest ~~assassins who~~ were known to later generations ~~of the Chinese Brotherhood~~ as "the Five Great [[Assassins]]."<ref name="Dynasty 34">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 2)]]</ref>		Due to this legend, Sima Qian listed Yu Rang alongside [[Cao Mo]], [[Zhuan Zhu]], [[Nie Zheng]], and [[Jing Ke]] as being one of [[Chinese Brotherhood of Assassins\|China's earliest Assassins]]. They were known to later generations as "the Five Great Assassins."<ref name="Dynasty 34">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 2)]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	Yu Rang lived in the {{Wiki\|Jin (state)\|State of Jin}}. He accordingly tried to serve the powerful Fan (范) and Zhonghang (中行) clans but over time came to be discontented with his lack of recognition and fame. Upon transferring to the service of {{Wiki\|Zhi Yao\|Zhibo}} (智伯), however, he felt greatly honoured and appreciated.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> Zhibo was Prime Minister of the Jin in his position as the {{Wiki\|Zhongjunjiang\|General of the Central Army}} (中軍將),<ref name="Zhi Yao">{{WP\|Zhi Yao}}</ref> and in 453 BCE,<ref name="Sima timeline">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/liu-guo-nian-biao\|title=太史公書: 六國年表\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: Timeline of the Six States\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=27 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref> he launched an assault on Zhao Wuxu (趙毋卹)<ref name="Zhao family">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/zhao-shi-jia\|title=太史公書: 趙世家\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: ~~Biographies~~ of ~~Assassins~~\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=28 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref>—better known by his posthumous name Viscount Xiang of Zhao (趙襄子)—in the hopes of dislodging a political rival.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> The Zhao clan formed an alliance with the Han (韓) and Wei (魏) clans and annihilated the forces of Zhibo at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Jinyang}}. In the aftermath, the lands held by Zhibo were {{Wiki\|Partition of Jin\|divided by the three factions}}, and because Wuxu's hatred of Zhibo had ran deep, he had his skull lacquered and {{Wiki\|Skull cup\|converted into his own cup}}.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>		Yu Rang lived in the {{Wiki\|Jin (state)\|State of Jin}}. He accordingly tried to serve the powerful Fan (范) and Zhonghang (中行) clans but over time came to be discontented with his lack of recognition and fame. Upon transferring to the service of {{Wiki\|Zhi Yao\|Zhibo}} (智伯), however, he felt greatly honoured and appreciated.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> Zhibo was Prime Minister of the Jin in his position as the {{Wiki\|Zhongjunjiang\|General of the Central Army}} (中軍將),<ref name="Zhi Yao">{{WP\|Zhi Yao}}</ref> and in 453 BCE,<ref name="Sima timeline">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/liu-guo-nian-biao\|title=太史公書: 六國年表\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: Timeline of the Six States\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=27 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref> he launched an assault on Zhao Wuxu (趙毋卹)<ref name="Zhao family">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/zhao-shi-jia\|title=太史公書: 趙世家\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: The House of Zhao\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=28 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref>—better known by his posthumous name Viscount Xiang of Zhao (趙襄子)—in the hopes of dislodging a political rival.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> The Zhao clan formed an alliance with the Han (韓) and Wei (魏) clans and annihilated the forces of Zhibo at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Jinyang}}. In the aftermath, the lands held by Zhibo were {{Wiki\|Partition of Jin\|divided by the three factions}}, and because Wuxu's hatred of Zhibo had ran deep, he had his skull lacquered and {{Wiki\|Skull cup\|converted into his own cup}}.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>

	Fleeing to the mountains, Yu Rang cried, "''Alas! Gentlemen die for those who recognize them; ladies adorn themselves for those who please them. Now Zhibo had recognized me, so I must avenge him with my life to repay him, and then my {{Wiki\|Hun and po\|souls}} will not be unworthy.''"<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>		Fleeing to the mountains, Yu Rang cried, "''Alas! Gentlemen die for those who recognize them; ladies adorn themselves for those who please them. Now Zhibo had recognized me, so I must avenge him with my life to repay him, and then my {{Wiki\|Hun and po\|souls}} will not be unworthy.''"<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>

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	===Quest for recognition, then vengeance===		===Quest for recognition, then vengeance===
	Yu Rang lived in the {{Wiki\|Jin (state)\|State of Jin}}. He accordingly tried to serve the powerful Fan (范) and Zhonghang (中行) clans but over time came to be discontented with his lack of recognition and fame. Upon transferring to the service of {{Wiki\|Zhi Yao\|Zhibo}} (智伯), however, he felt greatly honoured and appreciated.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> Zhibo was ~~prime minister~~ of the Jin in his position as the {{Wiki\|Zhongjunjiang\|General of the Central Army}} (中軍將),<ref name="Zhi Yao">{{WP\|Zhi Yao}}</ref> and in 453 BCE,<ref name="Sima timeline">~~Sima Qian. (94 BCE). "Timeline of the Six States". In ''Records of the Grand Historian''. ''Chinese Text Project''. Accessed 27 June 2021.~~ https://ctext.org/shiji/liu-guo-nian-biao.</ref> he launched an assault on Zhao Wuxu (趙毋卹)<ref name="Zhao family">~~Sima Qian~~. ~~(94 BCE). "The House of Zhao". In ''Records~~ of the Grand Historian~~''.~~ ''Chinese Text Project''~~. Accessed~~ 28 June 2021~~. https://ctext.org/shiji/zhao-shi-jia.~~</ref>—better known by his posthumous name Viscount Xiang of Zhao (趙襄子)—in the hopes of dislodging a political rival.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> The Zhao clan formed an alliance with the Han (韓) and Wei (魏) clans and annihilated the forces of Zhibo at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Jinyang}}. In the aftermath, the lands held by Zhibo were {{Wiki\|Partition of Jin\|divided by the three factions}}, and because Wuxu's hatred of Zhibo had ran deep, he had his skull lacquered and {{Wiki\|Skull cup\|converted into his own cup}}.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>		Yu Rang lived in the {{Wiki\|Jin (state)\|State of Jin}}. He accordingly tried to serve the powerful Fan (范) and Zhonghang (中行) clans but over time came to be discontented with his lack of recognition and fame. Upon transferring to the service of {{Wiki\|Zhi Yao\|Zhibo}} (智伯), however, he felt greatly honoured and appreciated.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> Zhibo was Prime Minister of the Jin in his position as the {{Wiki\|Zhongjunjiang\|General of the Central Army}} (中軍將),<ref name="Zhi Yao">{{WP\|Zhi Yao}}</ref> and in 453 BCE,<ref name="Sima timeline">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/liu-guo-nian-biao\|title=太史公書: 六國年表\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: Timeline of the Six States\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=27 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref> he launched an assault on Zhao Wuxu (趙毋卹)<ref name="Zhao family">{{Cite web\|url=https://ctext.org/shiji/zhao-shi-jia\|title=太史公書: 趙世家\|transtitle=Record of the Grand Historian: Biographies of Assassins\|archiveurl=\|archivedate=\|author=Sima Qian\|date=94 BCE\|publisher=''Chinese Text Project''\|accessdate=28 June 2021\|language=Chinese}}</ref>—better known by his posthumous name Viscount Xiang of Zhao (趙襄子)—in the hopes of dislodging a political rival.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/> The Zhao clan formed an alliance with the Han (韓) and Wei (魏) clans and annihilated the forces of Zhibo at the {{Wiki\|Battle of Jinyang}}. In the aftermath, the lands held by Zhibo were {{Wiki\|Partition of Jin\|divided by the three factions}}, and because Wuxu's hatred of Zhibo had ran deep, he had his skull lacquered and {{Wiki\|Skull cup\|converted into his own cup}}.<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>

	Fleeing to the mountains, Yu Rang cried, "''Alas! Gentlemen die for those who recognize them; ladies adorn themselves for those who please them. Now Zhibo had recognized me, so I must avenge him with my life to repay him, and then my {{Wiki\|Hun and po\|souls}} will not be unworthy.''"<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>		Fleeing to the mountains, Yu Rang cried, "''Alas! Gentlemen die for those who recognize them; ladies adorn themselves for those who please them. Now Zhibo had recognized me, so I must avenge him with my life to repay him, and then my {{Wiki\|Hun and po\|souls}} will not be unworthy.''"<ref name="Sima Assassins"/>

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	<blockquote>"''When I served the Fan and Zhonghang clans, they treated me like every other commoner, so I repaid them as befitted a commoner. When it came to Zhibo, he treated me like a knight of the state, so I shall repay him as befits a knight of the state.''"</blockquote>		<blockquote>"''When I served the Fan and Zhonghang clans, they treated me like every other commoner, so I repaid them as befitted a commoner. When it came to Zhibo, he treated me like a knight of the state, so I shall repay him as befits a knight of the state.''"</blockquote>

	Seeing the extent of Yu Rang's unwavering ~~determination~~, Wuxu could do nothing but breathe a heavy sigh, telling him:<ref name="Sima Assassins" />		Seeing the extent of Yu Rang's unwavering resolve, Wuxu could do nothing but breathe a heavy sigh, telling him:<ref name="Sima Assassins" />

	<blockquote>"''Yu Rang! By these acts you have done for Zhibo, you have already successfully made your name, and my forgiveness of you should have been enough. You should think of plans for yourself. I cannot release you again!"</blockquote>		<blockquote>"''Yu Rang! By these acts you have done for Zhibo, you have already successfully made your name, and my forgiveness of you should have been enough. You should think of plans for yourself. I cannot release you again!"</blockquote>
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	He knew that Yu Rang would not cease his quest no matter how many times he spared him, so he ordered his guards to surround him with their weapons drawn. The assassin, understanding that he had irrevocably failed, resigned to death and gave a final request:<ref name="Sima Assassins" />		He knew that Yu Rang would not cease his quest no matter how many times he spared him, so he ordered his guards to surround him with their weapons drawn. The assassin, understanding that he had irrevocably failed, resigned to death and gave a final request:<ref name="Sima Assassins" />

	<blockquote>"''I have heard that bright rulers do not conceal the virtues of others, and loyal officials have ethics they live by to their deaths. Previously your lordship pardoned me, and there was no one ~~under Heaven~~ who did not proclaim your magnanimity. For today's affair, I have resolved to be executed, only I would like to request your lordship's robes to strike, so that I may vent my vengeance onto it and that though I die, it would not be with resentment. I do not dare hope that you would oblige me; I dare only to declare from my heart.''"</blockquote>		<blockquote>"''I have heard that bright rulers do not conceal the virtues of others, and loyal officials have ethics they live by to their deaths. Previously your lordship pardoned me, and there was no one in the world who did not proclaim your magnanimity. For today's affair, I have resolved to be executed, only I would like to request your lordship's robes to strike, so that I may vent my vengeance onto it and that though I die, it would not be with resentment. I do not dare hope that you would oblige me; I dare only to declare from my heart.''"</blockquote>

	Wuxu was beyond touched and did not hesitate to take off his cloak and offer it to Yu Rang, whereupon the assassin stabbed at it furiously three times before screaming "''I can repay Zhibo down in the underworld!''" With that final release, Yu Rang committed suicide with his own sword. It was said that the day he died, the noble scholars of Zhao heard the news and all of them wept.<ref name="Sima Assassins" />		Wuxu was beyond touched and did not hesitate to take off his cloak and offer it to Yu Rang, whereupon the assassin stabbed at it furiously three times before screaming "''I can repay Zhibo down in the underworld!''" With that final release, Yu Rang committed suicide with his own sword. It was said that the day he died, the noble scholars of Zhao heard the news and all of them wept.<ref name="Sima Assassins" />

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	Thereupon, he changed his name and disguised himself as a penal labourer serving in the palace household. With a [[short blade\|dagger]] clutched closely to him as he cleaned the lavatory, he sought to stab Wuxu when the opportunity presented itself, but the lord instinctively sensed danger as he approached the room. He anxiously grabbed the servant aside for questioning only to recognize him as Yu Rang. At that moment, Yu Rang forthrightly proclaimed "''I want to avenge Zhibo!''" Although the [[soldier\|guards]] at every side were eager to butcher him on the spot, Wuxu unexpectedly ordered them to stand down. He reasoned, "''He is a righteous man, one with whom it will be fine to just cautiously avoid from now on. Besides, Zhibo died without leaving behind any descendants, yet his retainer wishes to avenge him. This here is a virtuous man ~~under Heaven~~.''" As a result, his guards let Yu Rang go.<ref name="Sima Assassins" />		Thereupon, he changed his name and disguised himself as a penal labourer serving in the palace household. With a [[short blade\|dagger]] clutched closely to him as he cleaned the lavatory, he sought to stab Wuxu when the opportunity presented itself, but the lord instinctively sensed danger as he approached the room. He anxiously grabbed the servant aside for questioning only to recognize him as Yu Rang. At that moment, Yu Rang forthrightly proclaimed "''I want to avenge Zhibo!''" Although the [[soldier\|guards]] at every side were eager to butcher him on the spot, Wuxu unexpectedly ordered them to stand down. He reasoned, "''He is a righteous man, one with whom it will be fine to just cautiously avoid from now on. Besides, Zhibo died without leaving behind any descendants, yet his retainer wishes to avenge him. This here is a virtuous man of the world.''" As a result, his guards let Yu Rang go.<ref name="Sima Assassins" />

	===An utmost severe disguise===		===An utmost severe disguise===

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