Yue Fei
Yue Fei (1103–1142), Southern Song general and national hero, famed for strict command, military talent, and unwavering loyalty reflected in his Bazi pattern.
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Core Analysis
Yue Fei's natal chart centers on 甲日主 (Yang Wood daymaster, 甲子 day) interacting strongly with a 七杀 signal from the hour 庚午. The chart carries both protective 印綬 (癸, 壬 influences) and assertive 比劫/伤官 (乙卯、甲寅、大运比肩) elements, creating a composite 格局 of a martial leader who is personally independent, decisive and morally driven.
From the perspective of 五行 and 十神, the presence of 七杀 gives commanding military energy and courage; the concurrent 印 (正印/偏印) supplies moral conviction and resilience. The balance between 比劫 (peer support) and 印绶 (moral support) explains both his capacity to build the strong Yue family army and his tendency to prioritize duty over court politics.
大运 analysis matches historical events: supportive 癸丑 (1121–1130, 正印) and 壬子 (1131–1140, 偏印) phases correspond to his rise and battlefield successes; the arrival of 辛亥 (1141–1150, 正官) marks the turning point when official power constrained him and political danger increased, culminating in his removal and tragic death. Overall the chart reads as a heroic 七杀格 tempered by strong 印与比劫 — ideal for military leadership but vulnerable to bureaucratic suppression and intrigue.
Traits
Leadership and Command
High score due to prominent 七杀 and supportive 比劫; Bazi indicates natural authority, decisive action on battlefield and capacity to unify troops.
Loyalty and Moral Conviction
Excellent 印綬 support (癸、壬) highlights deep loyalty and moral purpose; explains famous 'serving country above self' temperament.
Strategic Acumen
Combination of 伤官/比劫 and 七杀 yields adaptive tactics and strong offensive planning, matching historical victories and successful campaigns.
Political Navigation
Lower score because tension between 七杀 aggression and incoming 正官 大运 reduces skill in court maneuvering, producing vulnerability to intrigue.
Timeline
Marriage and Career Beginnings, Martial Prowess Emerges
At age sixteen, Yue Fei married Miss Liu under his family's arrangement, opening a new chapter in his life. To make a living, he worked for landlords, served as a local patrol officer, and apprenticed under Zhou Tong to learn archery, displaying exceptional martial talent and laying the groundwork for his future military service to the nation.
Joining the Army and Showing Promise, First Test of Skill
Yue Fei enlisted in the 'Daring Warriors' unit under Liu Ge in Zhending Prefecture. For his bravery in battle, he was appointed as a squad leader. In the same year, he led a hundred cavalry in an ambush against bandits Tao Jun and Jia Jin, capturing both alive, demonstrating his initial military talent.
Turning from Scholar to Soldier, First Taste of Battle
After completing the three-year mourning period for his father, Yue Fei resolutely joined the military in 1124 (the 6th year of Xuanhe). He served as a cavalryman in the Pingding Army of Hedong Circuit and was quickly promoted to a junior officer due to his ability, formally embarking on his journey to resist the Jin and serve the nation.
Joining the Military, Entering the Marshal's Headquarters
In the first year of Jingkang, with the nation in peril, Yue Fei formally joined Prince Kang (Zhao Gou)'s Marshal Headquarters of Hebei Military Forces on the first day of the twelfth month, serving under Zong Ze. This marked the official start of his magnificent military career against the Jin.
Passionate Memorial Rejected, Ambition Unfulfilled
Emperor Gaozong of Song, Zhao Gou, ascended the throne in Yingtian Prefecture, changing the era name to Jianyan. Despite his low rank, Yue Fei resolutely submitted a lengthy memorial advocating for a northern expedition to retrieve the two captured emperors and vehemently criticizing the southern retreat policy of Huang Qianshan and others. This angered those in power, who reprimanded him for 'a petty official overstepping his authority,' dismissed him from the army, causing a major setback in his career.
Leading Scouts to Victory, First Display of Brilliance
At the end of the first year of Jianyan, Yue Fei, favored by Zong Ze, was appointed as a scout commander. He led five hundred cavalry deep into Sishui Pass to reconnoiter the enemy. He not only succeeded in the mission but also decisively attacked and defeated Jin troops encountered, returning triumphantly. This battle made him famous, and he was promoted to commander, soon rising to a higher command rank, officially becoming a general who could hold his own.
Repelling Jin Army at Sishui Pass with Strategy, Rising to Wugonglang
Yue Fei was ordered to defend Sishui Pass. Facing a Jin attack, he cleverly set up decoys and, when supplies were nearly exhausted, achieved a surprising victory, successfully repelling the enemy. This battle fully demonstrated his outstanding tactical ability. For his merit, he was promoted to Wugonglang, marking an important advancement in his military career.
First Victory at Qingshui Pavilion
Yue Fei achieved his first major victory at Qingshui Pavilion, thirty li south of Jiankang, killing countless Jin soldiers and leaving corpses strewn for fifteen li, turning the tide of battle and beginning the recovery of Jiankang.
Victory at Niutou Mountain, Securing Jiankang and Gaining Fame
Yue Fei set an ambush at Niutou Mountain and, using surprise tactics, heavily defeated the main Jin forces under Wanyan Zongbi, successfully recovering Jiankang. This became the glorious starting point of his military career, greatly enhancing his prestige.
Inscribing Ambition at Wuyue Temple, Awaiting the Call to Arms
Yue Fei inscribed the 'Wuyue Ci Alliance Record' on a screen in Zhang Danian's house in Yixing. With the bold words 'deep into the enemy court, bind their leader and shed blood before my horse,' he declared his grand ambition to retrieve the two emperors and restore the Central Plains, a concentrated outburst of his personal aspiration and patriotic sentiment.
Bitter Victory, Gaining a Fierce General Amid Grief
Yue Fei led troops to suppress the rebel Cao Cheng in Hudong Circuit. In battle, his younger brother Yue Fan unfortunately died, causing him immense grief. However, prioritizing the greater good, he ultimately captured and subdued the enemy's fierce general Yang Zaixing, adding a formidable warrior to the Yue Family Army.
Northern Expedition, Recovering Six Prefectures in Xiangyang and Hanzhong
Yue Fei personally led 35,000 elite troops and, with thunderous momentum, crushed the puppet Qi general Li Cheng, recovering Xiangyang, Yingzhou, Suizhou, Tangzhou, Dengzhou, and Xinyang Army in one fell swoop. This was the first large-scale recovery of lost territory since the Southern Song's founding, greatly boosting military prestige.
Pacifying Lake Bandits, Forging a Mighty Army
Yue Fei led troops to completely pacify the Yang Yao uprising at Dongting Lake, incorporating 60,000 elite able-bodied men. The Yue Family Army expanded to 100,000 troops, becoming the core military force most relied upon by the Southern Song court.
Decisive Victories at Yancheng and Yingchang, Shaking the Central Plains at Zhuxian Town
In the 10th year of Shaoxing, Yue Fei led the northern expedition. In the two key battles of Yancheng and Yingchang, he heavily defeated the main Jin forces under Wanyan Zongbi. Subsequently, pursuing the victory, his troops advanced to Zhuxian Town, only 45 li from Bianjing. The recovery of the Central Plains seemed within sight, shaking the world.
Recalled by Golden Edicts, Stripped of Military Command
Emperor Gaozong and Qin Hui strongly advocated for peace, issuing twelve consecutive golden edicts recalling Yue Fei to the court. After returning, Yue Fei was relieved of his military command and transferred to the nominal post of Deputy Military Commissioner, effectively sidelined.
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