Zhang Miao
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Zhang Miao style name
Mengzhuo (孟卓), was a minister of the late Han Dynasty
period of Chinese history
. He served as prefect
of Chenliu Commandery. Zhang Miao led an army during the coalition
against Dong Zhuo
. In the coalition Zhang expressed displeasure at their leader, Yuan Shao
, and Yuan sent Cao Cao
to kill him. Cao refused, saying that it was best not to quarrel with friends during such turbulent times. It was known that Zhang was a very close friend of Cao Cao, but later rebelled against him through the suggestion of Chen Gong
. Zhang Miao aided Lü Bu
in capturing Yan Province later, but the province was taken back by Cao Cao.
Chinese style name
A Chinese style name, sometimes also known as a courtesy name , is a given name to be used later in life. After 20 years of age, the zì is assigned in place of one's given name as a symbol of adulthood and respect...
Mengzhuo (孟卓), was a minister of the late Han Dynasty
Han Dynasty
The Han Dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin Dynasty and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms . It was founded by the rebel leader Liu Bang, known posthumously as Emperor Gaozu of Han. It was briefly interrupted by the Xin Dynasty of the former regent Wang Mang...
period of Chinese history
History of China
Chinese civilization originated in various regional centers along both the Yellow River and the Yangtze River valleys in the Neolithic era, but the Yellow River is said to be the Cradle of Chinese Civilization. With thousands of years of continuous history, China is one of the world's oldest...
. He served as prefect
Prefect
Prefect is a magisterial title of varying definition....
of Chenliu Commandery. Zhang Miao led an army during the coalition
Campaign against Dong Zhuo
The Campaign against Dong Zhuo was a punitive expedition initiated by a coalition of regional officials and warlords against Dong Zhuo, Chancellor of State, in 190 during the late Han Dynasty of Chinese history...
against Dong Zhuo
Dong Zhuo
Dong Zhuo was a politician and warlord during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He seized control of the capital city Luoyang in 189 when it was in a state of turmoil following the death of Emperor Ling and a clash between the eunuch faction and some court officials led by...
. In the coalition Zhang expressed displeasure at their leader, Yuan Shao
Yuan Shao
Yuan Shao was a warlord during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. He occupied the northern territories of China during the civil war that occurred towards the end of the Han Dynasty and the beginning of the Three Kingdoms era...
, and Yuan sent Cao Cao
Cao Cao
Cao Cao was a warlord and the penultimate chancellor of the Eastern Han Dynasty who rose to great power during the dynasty's final years. As one of the central figures of the Three Kingdoms period, he laid the foundations for what was to become the state of Cao Wei and was posthumously titled...
to kill him. Cao refused, saying that it was best not to quarrel with friends during such turbulent times. It was known that Zhang was a very close friend of Cao Cao, but later rebelled against him through the suggestion of Chen Gong
Chen Gong
Gong Chen was an advisor to the warlord Lü Bu during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. However, he started his career under Cao Cao before defecting to Lü Bu and was executed when the latter was defeated by Cao....
. Zhang Miao aided Lü Bu
Lü Bu
Lü Bu was a military general and later a minor warlord during the late Han Dynasty period of Chinese history. According to the Records of Three Kingdoms, Lü Bu was highly-skilled in horse-riding and archery, and was thus nicknamed "Flying General"...
in capturing Yan Province later, but the province was taken back by Cao Cao.
See also
- List of people of the Three Kingdoms