Ancient China · Ruler

King of Yan who trusted Su Qin 燕王

Yan Wang

Attested BC 320 - BC 284

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

King of Yan who trusted Su Qin was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

BC 320 to BC 284 蘇秦相燕
Directly stated · Records of the Grand Historian 83, passage 178

References in the histories

Records of the Grand Historian, Chapter 83Biographies of Lu Zhonglian and Zou Yang · 1 passage

蘇秦相燕，燕人惡之於王，王按劍而怒，食以駃騠； When Su Qin served as chancellor of Yan, people of Yan slandered him before the king. The king, gripping his sword in fury, responded by feasting Su Qin with the finest meats.