Yao Jin
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| Yao Jin 要金 | |
|---|---|
 Yao Jin surrounded by servants, by an unknown Tao dynasty artist | |
| Emperor of Yao | |
| Reign | 7 November 281 – 14 July 286 |
| Successor | Himself (as Lord of Yao) |
| Lord of Yao (主要) (under the Xiang Empire) | |
| Reign | 14 July 286 – 20 December 311 |
| Successor | Yao Tong |
| Born | c. 255 Tangqiu County, Shilou State, Fang Dynasty |
| Died | December 20, 311 (aged 50–51) Lunkeng, Langang Province, Xiang Empire |
| Burial | |
| Consorts | Empress Haofen Empress Haonuan Empress Haomei Empress Haowen |
| Issue | Yao Tian Yao Xian Yao Zheng Yao Gong Yao Lin Yao Zi Yao Lai Yao Ren Yao Zou |
- This is a Xiaodongese name, the family name is Yao.
Yao Jin (c. 255 – 20 December 311), courtesy name Yanqing, was the first and last emperor of the state of Yao, in modern-day Jindao, before it was annexed by the Xiang Empire of Xiaodong and his title subsequently changed to Lord of Yao. His reign as an independent monarch lasted from November 7, 281 to July 14, 286, when the Yuhan Palace Treaty was signed. He was the only son of a rice farmer living near modern-day Tsintsi, but joined a military academy and moved away from home at a young age. He led the army mutiny and revolt against Emperor Fang Liang of the Fang dynasty, defeating him at the Battle of Zhengbu in 280, and subsequently consolidated his power across the island across the next year.