Zhang Ji (Derong)

Summary

Zhang Ji (died 223), courtesy name Derong, was an official who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty and early Three Kingdoms period of China. During the Battle of Tong Pass, Zhang Ji, Xiahou Yuan and others defended the city of Chang'an from attacks by the warlord Ma Chao and his allies. From 213 to 220, Zhang Ji served as the Inspector of Yong Province. In 220, after the Han dynasty ended and the Three Kingdoms period started, Zhang Ji served under the state of Cao Wei as the Inspector of Liang Province. In 221, he quelled a Lushuihu (盧水胡; Lushui barbarians) rebellion in the Hexi Corridor.

Zhang Ji
張既
Inspector of Liang Province (涼州刺史)
In office
? (?)–223 (223)
MonarchCao Pi
Inspector of Yong Province (雍州刺史)
In office
213 (213)–220 (220)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
ChancellorCao Cao
Intendant of the Capital (京兆尹)
In office
211 (211)–213 (213)
MonarchEmperor Xian of Han
ChancellorCao Cao
Personal details
BornUnknown
Gaoling District, Xi'an, Shaanxi
Died223[a]
Children
  • Zhang Ji
  • Zhang Wenggui
OccupationOfficial
Courtesy nameDerong (德容)
Posthumous nameMarquis Su (肅侯)
PeerageMarquis of Xi District
(西鄉侯)

He earned some merit for his administration during this time. His son, Zhang Ji (Jingzhong), also served as an official in the Cao Wei state.

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Notes edit

  1. ^ Zhang Ji's biography in the Sanguozhi recorded that he died in the 4th year of the Huangchu era (220-226) in Cao Pi's reign.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ (黃初四年薨。) Sanguozhi vol. 15.

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