Three Kingdoms History: Zhang Hong

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Zhang Hong (Zigang)   張紘 (子綱)

Lived: AD 153–212

Biographies:
None Available

Served: Wu, Wei, Wu

Minister who served Wu. Suggested changing the capital to Sun Quan.

Officer Details

Wade-Giles: Chang Hung (Tzŭ-kang)
Simplified Chinese: 张紘 (子纲)

Family and Relationships

Zhang Jing (Son)

Fact vs. Fiction

Differences Between Fact and Common Fiction

  • Zhang Hong and Zhang Zhao are not mentioned to be brothers in historic sources. They aren’t even specifically called brothers in the novel. [SGZ, ZZTJ, GoS]
Literary Appearances

Romance of the Three Kingdoms: 15, 29, 38, 44, 53, 61

Zizhi tongjian: 61-63, 65-66

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September 20, 2008