Li Ji (Han Dynasty)
Li Ji may refer to: People *Li Ji (concubine) (died 651 BC), concubine of Duke Xian of Jin ** Other Consorts surnamed Li or titled Li Ji in Consort Li (other) *Li Ji (Han dynasty) (fl. 180 BC), a Chinese general of the Han dynasty; see *Li Shiji (594–669), also named Li Ji, Chinese general of Tang dynasty *Li Ji (archeologist) (1896–1979), Chinese archeologist *Li Ji (runner) (born 1979), Chinese athlete *Li Ji (swimmer) (born 1986), Chinese swimmer Other uses *''Book of Rites'', or ''Li Ji'' *Li Ji slays the Giant Serpent (Chinese legend) See also *Ji Li (other) *Li Chi (other), the Wade–Giles romanization of Li Ji *Li Jie (other) Li Jie may refer to: Sportspeople * Li Jie (footballer) (born 1979), female Chinese footballer * Li Jie (handballer) (born 1955), Chinese handball player * Li Jie (rifle shooter) (born 1979), male Chinese sports shooter * Li Jie (running target sh ...

Li Ji (concubine)
Li Ji (; died 651 BCE) was a concubine and later wife of Duke Xian of Jin, ruler of the State of Jin between 676 and 651 BC during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. Li Ji is best known for starting the Li Ji Unrest which led to the suicide of Prince Shensheng. She also placed her own son Xiqi on the Jin throne after the death of Duke Xian. She was nicknamed as the "Witch of the Age" () because of her devious acts. Biography Li Ji was originally a native of Li Rong (驪戎), one of the northern Rong tribes. In 672 BC, the fifth year of his reign, Duke Xian obtained two daughters of leader of the Li Rong tribe: Li Ji and her younger sister, Shao Ji (少姬). Because of her beauty, Li Ji gained the favor of Duke Xian, therefore he had a desire to make Li Ji his main wife. Before doing so he asked the gods through divination whether or not it was wise to do this. The answer he received was that the outcome would not be good. He asked a second time and on receiving a posit ...
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