Jian Yong (onyomi: Kan Yō) is a vassal of Shu who was born in the same home village as Liu Bei and joined his lord as an envoy and strategist. He was given a high rank after the entry into Shu and has an open-minded character. In some circles he is famous for his humorous lifestyle and jokes, one of which is featured in his biography in the Records of Three Kingdoms. He placed twenty-second with fans in Gamecity's Shin Sangoku Musou Blast first card promotion poll.