Wang Jin (eunuch)

Wang Jin (Chinese: 王瑾; pinyin: Wáng Jǐn), or Vương Cẩn, was a Ming dynasty eunuch. He was a native of Jiaozhi Province (present-day northern Vietnam), born as Chen Wu (陳蕪, Trần Vu).

During the reign of the Yongle Emperor, Zhang Fu, Duke of Ying, selected young children from Jiaozhi to enter the palace as eunuchs, and he was one of them. He served the Imperial Grandson-heir Zhu Zhanji. When the Xuande Emperor ascended the throne, he became the Eunuch Director of the Directorate for Imperial Accouterments (御用監太監). He was given the name Wang Jin and accompanied the emperor on his campaign against Zhu Gaoxu, Prince of Han, participating in military affairs and receiving numerous rewards and titles. He was also honored with silver plaques inscribed with titles such as "Loyal and Courageous", "Precious Guest in Golden Sable", "Loyalty and Self-Motivation", and "Pure and Clear in Heart and Mind". Additionally, he was granted two palace maids, and his adopted son Wang Chun (王椿) was promoted. During the reign of the Jingtai Emperor, Wang Jin died.