Wang Zhi (fictional)
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Wang Zhi is a fictional character in Luo Guanzhong
's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms
. He served as a general under the warlord Cao Cao
, and was appointed as Administrator of Xingyang
. When Guan Yu
left Cao Cao and journeyed north to reunite with Liu Bei
, Wang attempted to assassinate Guan but failed when his subordinate Hu Ban
betrayed him and helped Guan escape.
concluded his short service under the warlord Cao Cao
and bade farewell to the latter. He journeyed northward to reunite with his sworn brother
Liu Bei
, bringing along with him Liu's wives, whom he had been protecting all this while. In his hurry, Guan forgot to obtain an official pass from Cao and encountered trouble along the way. He slew four generals and crossed three passes before arriving at Xingyang.
Wang was a relative of Han Fu, the Administrator of Luoyang
, who was one of the four generals slain by Guan Yu. Wang wanted to avenge Han so he plotted to assassinate Guan. He pretended to be a hospitable host when Guan stopped at Xingyang, while ordering his subordinate Hu Ban
to lead a group of soldiers to burn down the guesthouse that Guan was staying in. However, Hu admired Guan's sense of righteousness and secretly helped Guan escape. When Wang learnt that Guan had fled, he led his men on pursuit and caught up with Guan. He was slain by Guan in the ensuing fight.
Luo Guanzhong
Luo Ben , better known by his style name Luo Guanzhong , was a Chinese writer of the early Ming Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was also known as Huhai Sanren...
's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Romance of the Three Kingdoms, written by Luo Guanzhong in the 14th century, is a Chinese historical novel based on the events in the turbulent years near the end of the Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history, starting in 169 and ending with the reunification of the land in...
. He served as a general under the warlord Cao Cao
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a warlord and the penultimate chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during the dynasty's final years. As one of the central figures of the Three Kingdoms period, he laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled...
, and was appointed as Administrator of Xingyang
Xingyang
Xingyang , is one of county-level cities of Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. It is 15 kilometers in the west of Zhengzhou city and is the nearest city to Zhengzhou as well...
. When Guan Yu
Guan Yu
Guan Yu was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han Dynasty of China. He played a significant role in the civil war that led to the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, of which Liu Bei was the...
left Cao Cao and journeyed north to reunite with Liu Bei
Liu Bei
Liu Bei , also known as Liu Xuande, was a warlord, military general and later the founding emperor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history...
, Wang attempted to assassinate Guan but failed when his subordinate Hu Ban
Hu Ban
Hu Ban is a fictional character in Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He was the son of Hu Hua , a Consultant who served Emperor Huan...
betrayed him and helped Guan escape.
Biography
In 200, Guan YuGuan Yu
Guan Yu was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei during the late Eastern Han Dynasty of China. He played a significant role in the civil war that led to the collapse of the Han Dynasty and the establishment of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period, of which Liu Bei was the...
concluded his short service under the warlord Cao Cao
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a warlord and the penultimate chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during the dynasty's final years. As one of the central figures of the Three Kingdoms period, he laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled...
and bade farewell to the latter. He journeyed northward to reunite with his sworn brother
Blood brother
Blood brother can refer to one of two things: two males related by birth, or two or more men not related by birth who have sworn loyalty to each other. This is usually done in a ceremony, known as a blood oath, where the blood of each man is mingled together...
Liu Bei
Liu Bei
Liu Bei , also known as Liu Xuande, was a warlord, military general and later the founding emperor of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history...
, bringing along with him Liu's wives, whom he had been protecting all this while. In his hurry, Guan forgot to obtain an official pass from Cao and encountered trouble along the way. He slew four generals and crossed three passes before arriving at Xingyang.
Wang was a relative of Han Fu, the Administrator of Luoyang
Luoyang
Luoyang is a prefecture-level city in western Henan province of Central China. It borders the provincial capital of Zhengzhou to the east, Pingdingshan to the southeast, Nanyang to the south, Sanmenxia to the west, Jiyuan to the north, and Jiaozuo to the northeast.Situated on the central plain of...
, who was one of the four generals slain by Guan Yu. Wang wanted to avenge Han so he plotted to assassinate Guan. He pretended to be a hospitable host when Guan stopped at Xingyang, while ordering his subordinate Hu Ban
Hu Ban
Hu Ban is a fictional character in Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He was the son of Hu Hua , a Consultant who served Emperor Huan...
to lead a group of soldiers to burn down the guesthouse that Guan was staying in. However, Hu admired Guan's sense of righteousness and secretly helped Guan escape. When Wang learnt that Guan had fled, he led his men on pursuit and caught up with Guan. He was slain by Guan in the ensuing fight.
See also
- List of people of the Three Kingdoms
- List of fictional people of the Three Kingdoms