Xiang Yan

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Xiang Yan ( Chinese  項 燕  /  项 燕 , Pinyin Xiàng Yān ; † 224 BC ) was a Chinese general and commander in chief of the army of the Chu state in the years 225/224 BC. Chr.

Life

Not much is known about Xiang Yan's life. As his home Chu by warriors Qin's attack was, he was commander of the Chu army. He succeeded in 225 BC Beating the enemy general Li Xin and inflicting their worst defeat on the Qin. A year later, however, the opponents returned under Wang Jian . He was an experienced commander and was able to beat Xiang Yan with a trick. According to tradition, Wang Jian avoided battle several times. When the Chu then moved away, the Qin fell in their backs south of the Qi River and defeated them decisively. Xiang Yan was also killed in this skirmish. According to Sima Qian , Meng Wu killed him in a duel.

literature

  • Burton Watson (translator): Qian, Sima: Records of the Grand Historian, New York 1961.
personal data
SURNAME Xiang, Yan
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Chinese general
DATE OF BIRTH 4th century BC BC or 3rd century BC Chr.
DATE OF DEATH 224 BC Chr.