[ Diaochan’s father. Orchestrated the plot which resulted in Dong Zhuo’s death.
Officer Details
Wade-Giles: Wang Yün (Tzŭ-shih)
Simplified Chinese: 王允 (子师)
Pronunciation: Wang2 Yun3 (Zi3shi1)
Cantonese (Yale): Wong Wan (Ji-si)
Cantonese (Jyutpin): Wong Wan (Zi-si)
Min-Nan: Ong Un (Cu-su)
Birthplace: Taiyuan
Rank and Titles
Attendant Officer; Imperial Clerk in the Censorate; Inspector of Yu; Gentleman of the Household in Attendance; Intendant of Henan; Grand Coachman; Minister over the Masses
Family and Relationships
Wang Shi (Father); Wang Gai, Wang Jing, Wang Ding (Sons); Wang Hong, Wang Mao (Brothers); Wang Hei (Grandson); Diaochan [Sable Cicada] ƒ (Adopted Daughter); Wang Chen, Wang Ling, Wang Hong (Nephews)
Fact vs. Fiction
Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction
- Was not Diaochan’s father. She did not exist.
- Turned Lü Bu against Dong Zhuo over an unnamed maid by chance, not through a premeditated plot.
Literary Appearances
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 13, 120