Jiang Wan (?—246), whose courtesy name is Gongyan, was from Xiangxiang, Lingling, Jingzhou (now Xiangxiang, Hunan Province). He became famous at the age of 20 because of his outstanding appearance and outstanding talent.
In 209 AD, after the Battle of Chibi, Liu Bei captured the four counties of Jingzhou , Wuling , Changsha, Lingling, and Guiyang . Jiang Wan went to work and entered the shogunate of General Liu Bei through the interview, becoming a glorious grassroots civil servant - Shi Shuzuo.
In 211 AD, Liu Bei entered Sichuan and Jiang Wan followed the army.
In 214 AD, the governor of Yizhou Liu Zhang surrendered to Liu Bei. Jiang Wan was finally promoted from a non-leadership position to a leadership position - Guangdu County County Mayor (now Shuangliu County, Chengdu City). According to the Qin and Han official system, leaders of large counties with a population of more than 10,000 households were called county magistrates, and leaders of small counties with less than 10,000 households were called county magistrates.
At the end of the Han Dynasty, as long as people with famous titles are willing to come out to work, the minimum price is generally a county magistrate. Jiang Wan became famous at a young age and endured her five years of experience, but she was still so frustrated. As he gave up on himself, he began to drown his sorrows by drinking, but Liu Bei, who was inspected for alcohol during work, appeared. Contrary to the impression given by "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", in official history, it is actually " Cao Cao often cries, and Liu Bei always angry." This time, Liu Bei will of course lose his temper and prepare to punish Jiang Wanyan with stern punishment.
It is said that this matter should end with " Guangdu County Magistrate was dealt with seriously during working hours." However, a miracle happened. Zhuge Liang advised Liu Bei and said, "Jiang Wan is a pillar of the country. He is not a person who governs a small county with a radius of hundreds of miles. He devotes himself to the people and does not perform his appearance. He also asks the leaders to refresh his understanding of him." Liu Bei not only needs to maintain procedural justice, but also gives Zhuge Liang face, so he does not beat or scold Jiang Wan, nor does he label him as never-ending, but only dismissed him. Soon, Zhuge Liang arranged for Jiang Wan to be reinstated and promoted to county magistrate.
Jiang Wan's past of drinking during working hours was moved to Pang Tong's in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", making Jiang Wan's image even thinner. If this happened to Pang Tong, who was ugly, it would be reasonable. Jiang Wan is famous for her outstanding appearance and a talented man of a generation. She is so unappreciated and is really puzzled.
In 219 AD, Liu Bei was called King of Hanzhong , and Jiang Wan was transferred to the Central Committee to serve as the Shangshu Lang (reserve cadre).
In 223 AD, Liu Bei died. Zhuge Liang opened the government to govern the affairs, selected his own officials, and promoted Jiang Wan to serve as the Dongcao Office (Director of the Personnel Department of Zhuge Liang's Office). Not long after, Zhuge Liang wanted to promote him again. Jiang Wan felt embarrassed and refused to give in. Zhuge Liang was even more determined and insisted on promoting him to join the army. In "The Memorial of the Trial", "The Secretariat, the Secretary of the State, the Chief Secretary, and the Joiner of the Army are all loyal ministers. I hope that Your Majesty will believe it personally, and the prosperity of the Han Dynasty can be waited for every day." The "Joining" here refers to Jiang Wan.
In 227 AD, Zhuge Liang made his first Northern Expedition, leaving the Chief Secretary (Secretary-General of the Prime Minister’s Office) Zhang Yi and Jiang Wan to preside over the daily work of the Prime Minister’s Office.
In 230 AD, Zhang Yi passed away. Jiang Wan not only took over the position of Chief Shi, but also became the general of Fujun. During Zhuge Liang's five Northern Expeditions, Jiang Wan silently provided logistical support in the rear. Zhu Ge Liang often publicly says: "Jiang Wan, loyal and honest, is a person who can assist the emperor with me." He also secretly wrote to Liu Chan and said: "If I am gone, national affairs can be entrusted to Jiang Wan." Obviously, Jiang Wan is a confidant who was carefully protected by Zhuge Wuhou and a direct lineman promoted by one hand. And Liu Bei was really indifferent to Jiang Wan. After Zhuge Liang's death, can Jiang Wan, as the successor, gain the trust of Liu Chan and the recognition of colleagues and subordinates? Will he become the second Ma Su ?