Biography
Wang Chang was from the same commandery as Wang Ling, and both of them were already quite well known when they were still young. Wang Chang became a tutor to Cao Pi when the latter was still a prince. After Cao Pi became the first emperor of Cao Wei, Wang was appointed Gentleman of Scattered Cavalry (散騎侍郎), Agriculture Officer (洛陽典農) of Luoyang, and Inspector of Yan Province (兗州刺史). After Cao Pi died, his successor Cao Rui promoted Wang to General Who Spreads Vehemence (揚烈將軍), and granted him a marquis title. When Wang was serving in Yan Province, he was still concerned about affairs in the imperial court. He felt that the system of governance of Cao Wei, inherited from the Qin and Han dynasties, was too strict and flawed. He decided to draft a new constitution for the state, and submitted two memorials, Discussion on Governance (治論) and Military Book (兵書), to the imperial court.
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