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What was Wei Yan's position in 219?

  • Governor of Jingzhou

  • Administrator of Hanzhong

  • Governor of Yizhou

  • Administrator of Nanyang

Answer

Administrator of Hanzhong was Wei Yan's position in 219. This role entailed overseeing the administration and defense of the strategically important Hanzhong region, which had been captured by Liu Bei's forces from Cao Cao earlier that year. Wei Yan's appointment to this position reflected his reputation as a skilled military commander and his loyalty to Liu Bei.
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