
Yuan Shang (?-207) was Yuan Shao's third son. Due to his looks, he was favored by Yuan Shao. After his father's death, he fought with his eldest brother, Yuan Tan, for the throne. Later, he was defeated by Cao Cao and turned to his other brother, Yuan Xi, governor of Yu Province. Both of them were beheaded by Gongsun Kang, who sought to appease Cao Cao.