Sun Yi (simplified: 孙翊, traditional: 孫翊, pinyin: Sūn Yì), courtesy name Shubi (叔弼 Shūbì), also written Sun Yu (孙侉), was a younger brother of Sun Quan and Sun Ce. He was made Administrator of Danyang. Sun Deng listed him with Zhuge Jin, Bu Zhi, Zhu Ran, Quan Cong, Zhu Ju, Lü Dai, Wu Can, Kan Ze, Yan Jun, and Zhang Cheng as “loyal to the state and versed in governance.” In 203 he was assassinated by Bian Hong (邊鴻) and others at a feast. His widow Lady Xu (徐氏) later helped avenge him. Sun Kuang was his brother; Sun Jiao was his cousin (Sun Jing’s son).
Biography
Administrator of Danyang and assassination
Sun Yi was appointed Administrator of Danyang. He was hot-tempered and resembled Sun Ce in character. His subordinates Bian Hong and Dai Yuan (戴員) had grudges; they conspired with the former Administrator’s men and killed Sun Yi at a gathering. Sun Yi’s wife Lady Xu pretended to cooperate with the plotters, then had a clansman and her servants kill them. Sun Quan then put down the rest of the rebellion.
Legacy
Sun Yi is remembered as one of Sun Quan’s brothers who held a key command and as the victim of a plot that his widow helped avenge. His inclusion in Sun Deng’s list of loyal officials reflects his standing before his death.