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'''Yu Rang''' (豫讓; died 453 BCE) was a [[China|Chinese]] assassin from the {{Wiki|Jin (Chinese state)|State of Jin}} who lived during the {{Wiki|Spring and Autumn period}}. | '''Yu Rang''' (豫讓; died 453 BCE) was a [[China|Chinese]] assassin from the {{Wiki|Jin (Chinese state)|State of Jin}} who lived during the {{Wiki|Spring and Autumn period}}. | ||
==Biography== | |||
Yu Rang lived in the State of Jin around 450 BCE and was the grandson of Bi Yang. He served the Fan family and the Zhonghang family as their minister, but when they were unappreciative of his service, Yu left to work for {{Wiki|zh:荀瑶|Zhi Yao}} who appreciated his efforts more. After the Fan and Zhonghang families were defeated in a war against the Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han families, Zhi Yao got too greedy. He and his ilk were killed by the other three remaining families in the aftermath of the {{Wiki|Battle of Jinyang}} in 453 BCE. The Viscount {{Wiki|Zhao Xiangzi}}, brother of the {{Wiki|Marquess Xian of Zhao}}, hated Zhu Yao deeply and used his skull as a drinking cup.<ref name="WP">{{WP|Yu Rang}}</ref> | |||
Deeply enraged by his master's death and the audacity of Zhao Xiangzi, Yu plotted to assassinate the Viscount. Fleeing to the mountains, Yu changed his name and became a servant in the household of {{Wiki|Duke Chu of Jin}}. He hid in a lavatory in wait to assassinate Zhao Xiangzi, however he was discovered by Zhao and his men. Questioned for his intentions, Yu answered honestly that he wished to kill Zhao to avenge his master. Zhao respected Yu's honesty and had him set free.<ref name="WP" /> | |||
Yu tried another method by disguising himself as a beggar. He covered himself in lacquer to give himself scars and sores and ate charcoal to scratch up his voice. One day, armed with a sword, Yu waited under a bridge for Zhao still intent on assassinating him. Zhao was still amazed at Yu's loyalty to Zhi, even though Yu stated he had nothing to gain from vengeance. But Zhao had already let him go once before and had his men surround Yu. Yu requested Zhao's robes to show his idea of revenge, deeming him honorable, Zhao complied. Yu stabbed the robe thrice, professing his loyalty to Zhi Yao all the while. He then turned his sword on himself and comitted suicide.<ref name="WP" /> | |||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
Alongside with [[Zhuan Zhu]], [[Nie Zheng]], [[Cao Mo]] and [[Jing Ke]], he was listed by the historian [[Sima Qian]] as one of China's earliest [[Assassins|assassins]], known to later generations as "the Five Great Assassins."<ref name="ACD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – | Alongside with [[Zhuan Zhu]], [[Nie Zheng]], [[Cao Mo]] and [[Jing Ke]], he was listed by the historian [[Sima Qian]] as one of China's earliest [[Assassins|assassins]], known to later generations as "the Five Great Assassins."<ref name="ACD">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty Chapter 0|Preview]]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 07:13, 28 June 2021
Yu Rang (豫讓; died 453 BCE) was a Chinese assassin from the State of Jin who lived during the Spring and Autumn period.
Biography
Yu Rang lived in the State of Jin around 450 BCE and was the grandson of Bi Yang. He served the Fan family and the Zhonghang family as their minister, but when they were unappreciative of his service, Yu left to work for Zhi Yao who appreciated his efforts more. After the Fan and Zhonghang families were defeated in a war against the Zhi, Zhao, Wei, and Han families, Zhi Yao got too greedy. He and his ilk were killed by the other three remaining families in the aftermath of the Battle of Jinyang in 453 BCE. The Viscount Zhao Xiangzi, brother of the Marquess Xian of Zhao, hated Zhu Yao deeply and used his skull as a drinking cup.[1]
Deeply enraged by his master's death and the audacity of Zhao Xiangzi, Yu plotted to assassinate the Viscount. Fleeing to the mountains, Yu changed his name and became a servant in the household of Duke Chu of Jin. He hid in a lavatory in wait to assassinate Zhao Xiangzi, however he was discovered by Zhao and his men. Questioned for his intentions, Yu answered honestly that he wished to kill Zhao to avenge his master. Zhao respected Yu's honesty and had him set free.[1]
Yu tried another method by disguising himself as a beggar. He covered himself in lacquer to give himself scars and sores and ate charcoal to scratch up his voice. One day, armed with a sword, Yu waited under a bridge for Zhao still intent on assassinating him. Zhao was still amazed at Yu's loyalty to Zhi, even though Yu stated he had nothing to gain from vengeance. But Zhao had already let him go once before and had his men surround Yu. Yu requested Zhao's robes to show his idea of revenge, deeming him honorable, Zhao complied. Yu stabbed the robe thrice, professing his loyalty to Zhi Yao all the while. He then turned his sword on himself and comitted suicide.[1]
Legacy
Alongside with Zhuan Zhu, Nie Zheng, Cao Mo and Jing Ke, he was listed by the historian Sima Qian as one of China's earliest assassins, known to later generations as "the Five Great Assassins."[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Dynasty (mentioned only)
References
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