Yan Gang
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Yan Gang was a military general serving under the warlord Gongsun Zan
during the late Han Dynasty
period of Chinese history
. Following the Battle of Jieqiao
, Yan Gang led the entire army. However, Yan Gang ended up losing to Qu Yi
of Yuan Shao
's army and was killed throughout this event.
Gongsun Zan
Gongsun Zan , style name Bogui , a native of Liaoxi , was a warlord during the late Han Dynasty era of Chinese history.-Biography:...
during the late Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms . It was founded by the rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty of the former regent Wang Mang...
period of Chinese history
History of China
Chinese civilization originated in various regional centers along both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys in the Neolithic era, but the Yellow River is said to be the Cradle of Chinese Civilization. With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world's oldest...
. Following the Battle of Jieqiao
Battle of Jieqiao
The Battle of Jieqiao or the Battle of Jie Bridge was a military engagement fought between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan in 191, at the beginning of the civil wars in China leading up to the fall of the Han Dynasty. It was the first significant clash of arms between the rival warlords in the contest...
, Yan Gang led the entire army. However, Yan Gang ended up losing to Qu Yi
Qu Yi
Qu Yi was a military general serving under the warlord Yuan Shao during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history.He Hailed from a prestigious family in Liang province and was very familiar with the military strategy of the Xiongnu and Qiang nomads. During the Yellow Turbans Rebellion, he...
of Yuan Shao
Yuan Shao
Yuan Shao was a warlord during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He occupied the northern territories of China during the civil war that occurred towards the end of the Han Dynasty and the beginning of the Three Kingdoms era...
's army and was killed throughout this event.
See also
- List of people of the Three Kingdoms