| Guo Yuan | |
|---|---|
| General of Yuan Shang | |
| Born | (Unknown) |
| Died | 202 |
| Names | |
| Simplified Chinese | 郭援 |
| Traditional Chinese | 郭援 |
| Pinyin | Guō Yuán |
Guo Yuan (died 202) was a military general serving under the warlord Yuan Shang during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He was also the son of Zhong Yao's sister. During an expedition led by Cao Cao against Yuan Shang and his brother, Yuan Tan, Guo and Gao Gan were sent out to wait until Hedong had been captured. Pang De and Ma Chao were both sent to defend against Guo's front. Pang destroyed Guo and Gao's armies, and eventually beheaded Guo personally, not knowing Guo's identity. He later hung Guo's head in his camp. Zhong Yao, upon seeing his nephew's head, began to weep. Pang attempted to thank Zhong, but the latter replied, "Guo Yuan was my nephew and a traitor to the state. Why thank me?"