Yin Li

Yin Li, courtesy name Desi, was an official of the state of Wu. He appears in juan 52, 57, and 63 of the Records of the Three Kingdoms; he does not appear in the novel.

Achievements

When Gu Shao served as Administrator of Yuzhang, he promoted Yin Li from humble origins. Yin Li later rose to become Administrator of Lingling and died in office. (According to historical records)^[1]

Sun Quan said that Yin Li had originally been summoned for his skill in divination. Zhang Wen twice requested to take him on missions to Shu, so that he could expound on the affairs of foreign states. After Yin Li returned to Wu, he should have resumed his former post, but Zhang Wen instead arranged for him to serve as Acting Director of the Household Section of the Secretariat. (According to historical records)^[2]

Yin Li once humbled himself alongside Kan Ze to study under Zhao Da, but Zhao Da kept his methods secret and did not teach them. (According to historical records)^[3]

Relationships

• Gu Shao promoted Yin Li.^[1]
• Zhang Wen twice requested to take Yin Li on a mission to Shu and arranged for him to serve as Acting Director of the Household Section of the Secretariat.^[2]
• Yin Li once studied under Zhao Da alongside Kan Ze.^[3]