death on account of his corruption, there was some belief that Wang might be killed as well. Meng, however, did not have the heart to act against Wang, but instead suggested that he should retire. Wang, in fear, offered to retire, and was made the military governor of Wude Circuit (武德, i.e., Dongchuan) and given the honorary chancellor title of Zhongshu Ling (). Shortly after, he was allowed to retire entirely, with the honorary title of Taizi Taifu (). He died in summer 951. Notes and references Spring and Autumn Annals of the Ten Kingdoms, vol. 52. Zizhi Tongjian, vols. 276, 277, 279, 281, 282, 286, 287, 288. 951 deaths Politicians from Xuzhou Generals from Jiangsu Later Tang politicians Later Shu shumishi Later Shu jiedushi of Wutai Circuit Later Shu jiedushi of Wuxin Circuit Later Shu jiedushi of Baoning Circuit Later Shu jiedushi of Dongchuan Circuit Year of birth unknown