Sima Wang, courtesy name Zichu, posthumously known as Prince Cheng of Yiyang, was an imperial prince and military general of the Jin dynasty of China.
11 Facts About Sima Wang
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Sima Wang previously served in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period.
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Sima Wang was the second son of Sima Fu but he was adopted by his eldest uncle Sima Lang, who had no son to succeed him; Sima Wang was therefore officially Sima Lang's heir.
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Sima Wang started his official career in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period and served in various positions, including Administrator of Pingyang Commandery and Agriculture General of the Household of Luoyang.
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Later, Sima Wang was promoted to a district marquis under the title "Marquis of Anle District" and given greater responsibilities as General Who Protects the Army and Regular Mounted Attendant.
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Sima Wang took more time to reach the imperial palace because he was stationed in a military camp.
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Sima Wang led 20,000 troops to garrison at Longbei and strengthen the defences around Jiangxia Commandery.
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Sima Wang returned to Luoyang after the Wu invaders were driven back by Hu Lie, the Inspector of Jing Province.
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When Sima Wang heard about it, he led Jin forces to repel the invasion but Ding Feng had already retreated on his own by the time Sima Wang reached Quebei.
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Sima Wang then led 20,000 infantry and 3,000 cavalry to the Huai River region to strengthen the defences in the region.
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Emperor Wu honoured him with the posthumous title "Prince Cheng" ; hence Sima Wang was formally referred to as "Prince Cheng of Yiyang".