Tell us about Wang Ping’s deeds during the Three Kingdoms period and how he passed away

In the twelfth year of Jianxing (AD 234), Wang Ping was promoted to the post of General of Houdian Army and Anhan, assisted General Wu Yi of Chariot and Cavalry in garrisoning Hanzhong, and concurrently served as the prefect of Hanzhong.

In the fifteenth year of Jianxing (AD 237), he was granted the title of Marquis of Anhan and replaced Wu Yi as the governor of Hanzhong. The three Marquises of Ping'an began to be famous at this time.

In the first year of Yanxi (AD 238), the second general Jiang Wan was stationed in Mianyang. Wang Ping was summoned to the Grand Sima Mansion. Jiang Wan appointed Wang Ping as the former bodyguard.

In the sixth year of Yanxi (AD 243), Jiang Wan was seriously ill and returned to the army to station in Fu County. Wang Ping was appointed as the former supervisor of the army and the general of Zhenbei, commanding Hanzhong.

In the seventh year of Yanxi (AD 244), Emperor Wei ordered Cao Shuang to lead more than 100,000 infantry and cavalry to attack Hanzhong. The vanguard was already in Luo Valley. At that time, the defenders in Hanzhong were less than 30,000. The generals were shocked. Some people Said: "Our troops are not strong enough to stop the Wei army now. We should abandon the pass and stick to the Han and Le cities. After the Wei army enters Hanzhong, as soon as the reinforcements from Fucheng arrive, they can take Yangping Pass back." Wang Ping said, "No, It is more than a thousand miles from Hanzhong to Fucheng. If the Wei army captures Yangping Pass, it will be a disaster. Now it is time to send Liu Hujun and Du Shenjun to take advantage of the situation. I will refuse. If the Wei army divides its troops to attack Golden City, I will personally lead the troops there. Rescue, when the reinforcements from Fucheng arrive, this is the best strategy." Only the guard Liu Min agreed with Wang Ping's opinion, so he acted according to Wang Ping's plan, and the troops in Fucheng and the general Fei Yi left Chengdu. One after another, the Wei army was repulsed, just as Wang Ping had expected.

At that time, Ma Zhong was stationed in Nanzhong, Deng Zhi was stationed in Yong'an, and Wang Ping was stationed in Hanzhong. The three of them each guarded one side to ensure the safety of the Shu Han Dynasty.

In the sixth year of Jianxing (AD 228), Wang Ping followed Zhuge Liang in the Northern Expedition. Zhuge Liang sent Ma Su to guard the street pavilion. Not listening, the water source was cut off by Wei general Zhang He. Subsequently, Ma Di's army was severely defeated and his soldiers were scattered. Only the more than a thousand soldiers led by Wang Ping beat drums to hold themselves together. Zhang He suspected that Wang Ping had an ambush and did not dare to attack. So Wang Ping unified the soldiers from all the camps and led them back safely. Zhuge Liang killed Ma Su and generals Zhang Xiu, Li Sheng and others, and seized the military power of general Huang Xi and others. Because of his outstanding performance, Wang Ping was worshiped by Zhuge Liang to join the army, commanded the Wudang Fei army, advanced to attack the invaders general, and was granted the title of Tinghou.

In the ninth year of Jianxing (AD 231), Zhuge Liang besieged Qishan and sent Wang Ping to garrison in the south. Sima Yi led an army to attack Zhuge Liang and sent Zhang He to attack Wang Ping. Wang Ping held firm and Zhang He could not win.

In the twelfth year of Jianxing (AD 234), Zhuge Liang once again sent troops to attack Wei. In August, Zhuge Liang died of illness in Wuzhangyuan, and the army retreated. Wei Yan had a disagreement with the chief minister Yang Yi and caused chaos in the army. Wang Ping He led his troops to attack Wei Yan. Wei Yan led his troops to fight, but his soldiers were dismissed by Wang Ping. Wei Yan was defeated and later beheaded by Ma Dai.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia