Wang Xiang



Wang Xiang (185–269), style name Xiuzheng (休徵), was a minister of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. Wang served as a Grand Commandant during his time. He and other officials saw Deng Ai and Zhong Hui off when they led the Cao Wei army to conquer the rival state of Shu Han. Wang later encouraged Sima Zhao to select his oldest son, Sima Yan, as his heir, to prevent Sima Zhao's sons from fighting among each other for the succession. Wang was also one of The Twenty-four Filial Exemplars.