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Zhang Yi张翼

Shu HanHistory × Fiction

A general of Shu Han who followed Zhuge Liang on the southern and northern expeditions and died in battle.

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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In history · Records of the Three Kingdoms

A general of Shu Han who participated in defense. A general of Shu Han who rose to the rank of Left Chariot and Cavalry General. A general of Shu Han who later became Grand General.

In fiction · Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Zhang Yi was a general of Shu Han who followed Zhuge Liang on the southern and northern campaigns. During the southern campaign, he captured Dong Tuna and was captured by Lady Zhurong but later released. During the northern expedition, he was wounded by Wang Shuang's meteor hammer, yet he and Ma Zhong fought while retreating, and later defended Chencang. He rose to the rank of Bandit Suppression General. When Jiang Wei was trapped, Zhang Yi fought desperately to break him out, but died from a hail of arrows.

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    3 relations5 verified quotations
    • Zhuge LiangappointZhang Yi
    • Jiang WeicommandZhang Yi
    • Wang PingcolleagueZhang Yi
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    1. 又令张翼先引军去修理剑阁

      appoint · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 95

    2. 孔明曰:“汝既敢去,可与王平各引一万精兵

      subordinate · Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 99

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  2. 4 profile notes
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    • Zhong Huiaccept surrenderZhang Yi
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    1. 维等所统步骑四五万人,擐甲厉兵,塞川填谷,数百里中首尾相继

      accept surrender · Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传

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Zhang YiZhang YiZhuge LiangZhuge LiangJiang WeiJiang WeiZhong HuiZhong HuiWang PingWang Ping
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Sources: Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·蒋琬费祎姜维传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 64; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·邓张宗杨传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 65; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 蜀书·黄李吕马王张传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 71; Records of the Three Kingdoms, 魏书·王毌丘诸葛邓锺传; Romance of the Three Kingdoms, ch. 81

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