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Wei Yan (pronunciation ⓘ) (died c.October 234), courtesy name Wenchang, was a Chinese military general and politician of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China.
Not to be confused with the officer of Gongsun Yuan, Wei Yan. Wei Yan (onyomi: Gi En) is one of the generals who served Liu Bei since the start of his military career. He swore complete fealty to Liu Bei and continued to serve Shu after his lord's death. Although he was initially trusted by the...
Wei Yan, courtesy name Wenchang, was a Chinese military general and politician of the state of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Originally a subordinate of the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han dynasty, Wei Yan rose through the ranks and became a general when Liu Bei seized control of Yi Province in 214.
Wei Yan (Wenchang) 魏延 ( 文長) Lived: AD ?–234. Biographies: Sanguo Yanyi (WM) Comprehensive (JW) External (SGZ) Served: Han Xuan , Shu. Talented commander. Killed Han Xuan and surrendered his territory to Liu Bei. Officer Details. Wade-Giles: Wei Yen (Wên-ch‘ang) Simplified Chinese: 魏延 ( 文长) Pronunciation: Wei 4 Yan 2 (Wen 2 chang 2 )
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Wei Yan was a general of Shu. A friend of Huang Zhong, he saved him from execution. Wei Yan, styled Wenchang, was raised in the Yiyang province. His height was eight spans, and his face was dark brown, like a ripe date. He originally registered under Liu Biao’s force. During his time in Xiang...
Feb 15, 2024 · Wei Yan 魏延, courtesy name Wenzhang 文長, was a military commander of the state of Shu-Han 蜀漢 (221-263), one of the Three Empires 三國 (220~280 CE). Wei hailed from Yiyang 義陽 (today's Tongbai 桐柏, Henan), and served the warlord Liu Bei 劉備 (161-222) as a military officer.
