Emperor Wu of Jin
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Emperor Wu of Jin, personal name Sima Yan, courtesy name Anshi (安世), was a grandson of Sima Yi, nephew of Sima Shi and son of Sima Zhao. He became the first emperor of the Jin dynasty after forcing Cao Huan, last emperor of the state of Cao Wei, to abdicate to him. He reigned from 266 to 290, and after conquering the state of Eastern Wu in 280, was the emperor of a reunified China. Emperor Wu was also known for his extravagance and sensuality, especially after the unification of China; legends boasted of his incredible potency among ten thousand concubines.
Tang dynasty portrait of Emperor Wu by Yan Liben
Sima Yi
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Sima Yi, courtesy name Zhongda, was a Chinese military general, politician, and regent of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China.
A Ming dynasty illustration of Sima Yi
A Qing dynasty illustration of Meng Da's death at Xincheng.
A portrait of Sima Yi from a Qing dynasty edition of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms
A Qing dynasty illustration of "a dead Zhuge drives away a living Zhongda".