During the Cao Wei period, Wang Guan was a minister who went through the six monarchs of Cao Cao, Cao Pi, Cao Rong, Cao Fang, Cao Chao, and Cao Huan, and his life experienced many political turmoil, the most notable is the story of his support for Sima Yi to launch a mutiny in the Gaopingling Rebellion.
Wang Guan, whose name is Weitai, was born in Liqiu, Dongjun (now southeast of Fanxian County, Henan). When he was young, he was poor and lonely, but he had the talent to sharpen his ambitions. As early as the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he attracted the attention of Cao Cao, was recruited as the prime minister, and served as a county magistrate in Gaotang, Yangquan, Yuxian, Ren County and other places, showing outstanding governance skills. Cao Cao praised his talent, which laid a solid foundation for Wang Guan's rise in Cao Wei.
In the first year of the early Huang dynasty (220), Cao Cao died, Cao Pi was proclaimed emperor, and Wang Guan became Shang Shulang and the court commander. His talent was fully exploited, and he successively served as the Taishou of Nanyang County and Zhuo County. In Zhuo County, in the face of frequent attacks by Xianbei people, he took decisive measures, organized residents to resist together, and built outposts, effectively preventing the invasion of Xianbei. Wang Guan excelled in local governance and was highly praised by Emperor Cao Wei.
In the seventh year of the early Huang dynasty (226), Cao Pi was seriously ill, and Cao Zhen and Cao Xiu were appointed as ministers to assist the heir. When allocating county affairs, Wang Guan insisted on listing Zhuo County as a foreign drama county and did not compromise for the powerful. He sent his son to Yecheng as a hostage, showing the image of a principled Qing official. Wang Guan was self-reliant, quiet and simple, and became a model for his subordinate officials to learn from Xi, and his fair and selfless style was highly respected.
In the first ten years (249), Cao Shuang usurped power and indulged in luxury, and Wang Guan decisively dealt with the problem of Cao Shuang's misappropriation of imperial building materials, and showed steadfastness when he was punctual in Zhuojun. Cao Shuang was close to the scheming people, but he was far away from the virtuous ministers, which led to his eventual defeat. Wang Guan's position as a servant laid the groundwork for Cao Shuang's downfall.
In the first year of Zhengyuan (254), Cao Fang was deposed, Cao Chao succeeded to the throne, and Wang Guan was named the Marquis of Zhongxiang Pavilion. When Sima Yi launched the Gaopingling Rebellion, Wang Guan supported Sima Yi, took the position of leading the army, and became the key person in control of the forbidden army. After the Gaopingling Incident, Sima Yi thanked Wang Guan for his support, gave him the title of Marquis of Guannei, and reappointed him as Shangshu and awarded him the title of Commander of the Horses.
In the first year of Jingyuan (260), Cao Huan succeeded to the throne, named Wang Guan as the Marquis of Yangxiang, and was promoted to Sikong. Wang Guan was an upright person, died in the fifth year of Ganlu (260), and had an indifferent attitude towards fame and fortune towards official positions and property. Cao Huan showed great respect for him, but Wang Guan always maintained a humble attitude and was killed by the later scholar Shi Chengji.
Wang Guan adhered to principles all his life and showed himself as a clean official. He played a key role in the political turmoil of the six monarchs of Cao Wei, especially in supporting Sima Yi's mutiny, which earned him the pinnacle of his political career. Wang Guan's life is full of legends, and he was an outstanding strategist during the Cao Wei period, and his wisdom and courage have become a treasure left by history.
As a minister in the Cao Wei period, Wang Guan experienced the rule of six monarchs in his life: Cao Cao, Cao Pi, Cao Rong, Cao Fang, Cao Chao, and Cao Huan, and left many admirable deeds. His political career has shown an exemplary example of upholding principles and keeping officials clean and honest, and at the same time, his decisive decisions at critical moments have also left a strong mark on history.
First of all, Wang Guan's fledgling show of his extraordinary talent. As a young man, he was poor and ambitious, and with his excellent governance skills, he attracted the attention of Cao Cao, and was appointed as the prime minister, laying a solid foundation for his later political career. In local governance, he not only showed outstanding governance talents, but also effectively maintained the tranquility of the frontier through decisive measures in the face of the invasion of the Xianbei people.
Secondly, Wang Guan's official style is highly praised. He adhered to his principles and rejected Cao Pi's proposal to list Zhuojun as a neutral or equal county, demonstrating his dedication to justice. In the position of a servant, in the face of the extravagance and profligacy of Cao Shuang and others, Wang Guan dealt with the problem decisively, showing his adherence to the position of clean government. As a model of a clean official, his impartiality and adherence to principles set an example for later officials.
What is even more remarkable is Wang Guan's key role in the Gaopingling Incident. In this political turmoil, he supported Sima Yi to launch a mutiny, took the position of leading the army, and became a key figure in controlling the forbidden army. This decision showed his courage and wisdom in times of crisis, and also won him Sima Yi's trust and reuse. After Cao Shuang usurped the throne, Wang Guan's insistence on principles and his attitude of thinking about the country made him side of Sima Yi and became a key figure in the entire political situation.
Finally, Wang Guan's glory in his later years and his indifferent attitude towards fame and fortune are also the highlights of his life. His refusal to be promoted to Sikong during Cao Huan's reign reflects his indifferent attitude to power. His indifferent pursuit of official positions and property, as well as his honesty and honesty during his lifetime, made him an admirable political figure in the Cao Wei period.
Overall, Wang Guan's life is legendary. His adherence to principles, integrity and integrity, as well as his decisiveness and wisdom in times of crisis, made him occupy an important place in the history of Cao Wei. His deeds not only set a noble example for future generations, but also added a unique scenery to the political history of ancient China.
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