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Wang Jing王经

Wei (Cao)History × Fiction

A general of Wei during the Three Kingdoms period, who rose to the position of Minister of Works and was loyal to the Cao Wei regime.

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RELATION RECORDS
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Wang Jing, and the people around them.

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms

Governor of Yong Province under Wei, defeated by Jiang Wei. Governor of Yong Province under Wei, routed by Jiang Wei. Governor of Yong Province under Wei, routed by Jiang Wei.

In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Wang Jing initially served as Governor of Yong Province, fought against Jiang Wei and suffered a major defeat, retreating to Didao. Later, as a Wei general, he was besieged by Shu forces and was relieved by Chen Tai and Deng Ai. He rose to Minister of Works, remained loyal to Cao Mao, and was killed.

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  1. 3 profile notes
    2 relations2 verified quotations
    • Jiang WeidefeatWang Jing
    • Sima ZhaoexecuteWang Jing
    Verified original text · 2
    1. 魏兵大败

      defeat · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 110

    2. 昭又使人收王经全家下狱

      execute · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 114

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  2. 9 profile notes
    5 relations7 verified quotations
    • Jiang WeidefeatWang Jing
    • Wang JingdefeatJiang Wei
    • Deng AirescueWang Jing
    • Guan Ludivine prophecyWang Jing
    Verified original text · 7
    1. 大破之

      defeat · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·后主传

    2. 大破魏雍州刺史王经于洮西

      battle · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·蒋琬费祎姜维传

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Relationship network

6 figures · 16 links
Wang JingWang JingJiang WeiJiang WeiSima ZhaoSima ZhaoDeng AiDeng AiGuan LuGuan LuChen TaiChen Tai
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Sources: Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·后主传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 110; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·蒋琬费祎姜维传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 111; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·邓张宗杨传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 114; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·少帝纪; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·方技传

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