Zhang Miao

Zhang Miao (died 195), 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.