[ Originally the prefect of Huiji, he later joined Wei. Debated with Zhuge Liang.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Wang Lang (Ying-hsing)
Simplified Chinese: 王朗 (景兴)
Pronunciation: Wang2 Lang3 (Jing3xing1)
Min-Nan: Ong Long (Keng-hin)
Birthplace: Donghai commandery
Other Names: Wang Yan
Name Notes: Originally called Wang Yan
Rank and Titles
Gentlemen Cadet; County Magistrate; Headquarters Officer; Grand Administrator of Kuaiji; Grandee Remonstrant; Consultant and Adviser to the Army of the Minister of Works; Administrator of Wei
Family and Relationships
Wang Su (Son); Wang Yuanji (Granddaughter)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Wang Lang surrendered to Sun Ce but refused to serve. Sun Ce later permitted him to join Cao Cao. [Rafe]
- Historically, never debated with Zhuge Liang. [Moss]
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 15, 56, 79, 80, 91, 93