Wang Chang (Three Kingdoms)
| Wang Chang | |
|---|---|
| General and politician of Cao Wei | |
| Born | (Unknown) |
| Died | 259 |
| Names | |
| Traditional Chinese | 王昶 |
| Simplified Chinese | 王昶 |
| Pinyin | Wáng Chǎng |
| Wade–Giles | Wang Ch'ang |
| Courtesy name | Wenshu (Chinese: 文舒; pinyin: Wénshū; Wade–Giles: Wen-shu) |
| Posthumous name | Marquis Mu (Chinese: 穆侯; pinyin: Mù Hóu; Wade–Giles: Mu Hou) |
Wang Chang (died 259),courtesy name Wenshu (文舒), was a military general and politician of the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
Wang Chang was from the same commandery as Wang Ling, and both of them were already quite well known when they were still young. Wang Chang became a tutor to Cao Pi when the latter was still a prince. After Cao Pi became the first emperor of Cao Wei, Wang was appointed Gentleman of Scattered Cavalry (散騎侍郎), Agriculture Officer (洛陽典農) of Luoyang, and Inspector of Yan Province (兗州刺史). After Cao Pi died, his successor Cao Rui promoted Wang to General Who Spreads Vehemence (揚烈將軍), and granted him a marquis title. When Wang was serving in Yan Province, he was still concerned about affairs in the imperial court. He felt that the system of governance of Cao Wei, inherited from the Qin and Han dynasties, was too strict and flawed. He decided to draft a new constitution for the state, and submitted two memorials, Discussion on Governance (治論) and Military Book (兵書), to the imperial court.
In 236, Grand Commandant Sima Yi recommended Wang Chang to Cao Rui as a talent. Wang was appointed Inspector of Xu Province, and received the title of Marquis of Wuguanting (武觀亭侯). He was later appointed General Who Conquers the South (征南將軍), and acting supervisor of military affairs in Jing and Yu provinces.
Wang noticed that his base at Wancheng was too far away from Xiangyang, an important city on Cao Wei's southern border. Besides, the military camps in that region were quite scattered and their naval force was far away at Xuanchi. If Eastern Wu attacked, their armies would not be able to provide support in time. Hence, Wang changed his base to Xinye, ordered drills to be conducted for their naval forces, and promoted agriculture to build up food supplies.
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