Five Dynasties · General

Wang Yan 王晏

Attested AD 959

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Wang Yan was a general.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 959 三月
Dated from the passage context · History of Song 251, passage 251

Career and standing

overall commander of the Yijin Pass route 益津關一路都部署
AD 959 三月 · Held
Directly stated · History of Song 251, passage 251

Events and relationships

Relation Superior of · Person Han Lingkun (韓令坤)
Directly stated · History of Song 251, passage 251

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 251Volume 251 Biographies 10: Han Lingkun, Murong Yanzhao, Fu Yanqing · 1 passage

三月，世宗將北征，命率龍捷、虎捷、驍武兵先赴大名，又副王晏為益津關一路都部署，俄為霸州都部署，率所部兵戍之。 In the third month, as Emperor Shizong prepared the northern campaign, Lingkun was ordered to lead Dragon Swift, Tiger Swift, and Valiant Martial troops to Daming ahead of the main force. He then served as deputy to Wang Yan as overall commander of the Yijin Pass route, and soon became overall commander of Bazhou, leading his troops to garrison the post.