Wang Guobao

Wang Guobao (c.mid-350s–29 May 397) was an official of the Jin dynasty (266–420). He came to prominence in the court of Emperor Xiaowu of Jin due to his family ties and close association with the emperor's brother and his cousin-in-law, the Prince of Kuaiji, Sima Daozi. His connection with Sima Daozi allowed him to rapidly rise through the government ranks while becoming involved in numerous scandals surrounding his corruption and misconducts. When Sima Daozi was appointed regent to Xiaowu's successor, Emperor An, Wang held joint power with him over the court, but his corruption soon became the pretext for the border commanders, Wang Gong and Yin Zhongkan, to raise their army in rebellion against Sima Daozi. To appease the rebels, Sima Daozi had Wang Guobao executed.