Wang Sengbian
Suppressed the Hou Jing Rebellion with Chen Baxian's allied forces, and was later killed in a surprise attack by Chen Baxian.
Life
Holding Baling
Wang Sengbian was a lieutenant of Xiao Yi, Prince of Xiangdong of the Liang dynasty. During the Hou Jing Rebellion he held Baling, thwarting Hou Jing's westward advance.
Crushing Hou Jing
In 552 he joined forces with Chen Baxian, advanced east and took Jiankang, suppressing the Hou Jing Rebellion, and Xiao Yi took the throne at Jiangling as Emperor Yuan of Liang.
Coup at Stone City
In 554 the Western Wei took Jiangling and Emperor Yuan of Liang was killed. The Northern Qi sent Xiao Yuanming, and Wang Sengbian welcomed him and installed him as emperor. Chen Baxian opposed this, and in 555 launched a surprise attack on the Stone Fortress of Jiankang and killed Wang Sengbian.
Legacy
Wang Sengbian was one of the chief commanders who suppressed the Hou Jing Rebellion. He was killed by Chen Baxian for accepting an emperor sent by the Northern Qi, after which the Liang dynasty went to its end.
Major works & achievements
- Suppressed the Hou Jing Rebellion
Did you know? He and Chen Baxian had originally agreed to marry their children to each other.
Key dates
- 551Holding Baling
- 552Joined Chen Baxian in crushing Hou Jing
- 555Killed in a surprise attack by Chen Baxian