Jiang Wei

AncientGeneralChina202 — 264

Zhuge Liang successor who led eleven northern expeditions.

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Quick Facts

Born

202

Died

264

Country

China

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)54

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score53.5

Jiang Wei — Complete Timeline

234 AD

Became successor to Zhuge LiangPolitical Action◆ Major

After Zhuge Liang's death, Jiang Wei was appointed as the commander of Shu Han's military forces, tasked with continuing the Northern Expeditions against Wei. He was given command of the remaining troops.

Shu HanZhuge LiangSuccession

Impact: nationalconstructive

238 AD

Led the first Northern ExpeditionWar

Jiang Wei launched his first major campaign against Wei, attacking the Wei-held territories of Longxi and Nan'an. The campaign achieved limited gains but failed to capture key cities.

Northern ExpeditionsShu HanMilitary Campaign

Impact: regional

Conducted eleven Northern ExpeditionsWar◆ Major

Over the course of his career, Jiang Wei launched eleven separate campaigns against Wei, each with varying degrees of success. These campaigns drained Shu Han's resources and manpower without achieving a decisive breakthrough.

Northern ExpeditionsShu HanMilitary Strategy

Impact: nationaldestructive

255 AD

Defeated by Deng Ai at the Battle of TaoxiWar◆ Major

Jiang Wei's forces were decisively defeated by Deng Ai at Taoxi. The defeat forced Jiang Wei to retreat and weakened Shu Han's military position.

Northern ExpeditionsDeng AiBattle

Impact: regionaldestructive

263 AD

Surrendered to Deng Ai after the fall of ShuPolitical Action

After Deng Ai's surprise attack on Chengdu, Jiang Wei surrendered to the Wei general. He later attempted to restore Shu by conspiring with Zhong Hui, but the plot failed and he was killed.

Shu HanFall of ShuSurrender

Impact: nationaltragic