Wei Kang, courtesy name Yuanjiang, was a Chinese politician who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty of China.
11 Facts About Wei Kang
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Wei Kang was from Jingzhao Commandery, which is around present-day Xi'an, Shaanxi.
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The Sanfu Juelu recorded that Wei Kang was already eight chi and five cun tall when he was just 14 years old.
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Wei Kang was recommended by Xun Yu to join the Han civil service.
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Wei Kang initially served as a Registrar in Jingzhao Commandery.
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At the time, Wei Kang was stationed in Liang Province's capital, Ji, which came under siege by Ma Chao.
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When reinforcements did not show up, Wei Kang sent his subordinate Yan Wen to report the situation to the general Xiahou Yuan and seek help, but Yan Wen was caught and executed by Ma Chao after refusing to surrender.
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Wei Kang took pity on the plight of the people and wanted to start peace talks with Ma Chao.
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Yang Fu tearfully pleaded with Wei Kang to defend the city to the death.
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However, Wei Kang managed to conclude peace negotiations with Ma Chao, with both sides agreeing to end the conflict.
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Ma Chao broke his promise later, killed Wei Kang, seized control of Liang Province, and forced Wei Kang's subordinates to submit to him.