Zhang He was a distinguished military general under the powerful warlord Cao Cao . He began his military career when the Yellow Turban Rebellion before defecting to Cao Cao. He participated in many major campaigns, including those against Yuan Tan,Zhang Lu, Ma Chao, and Liu Bei. After Cao Cao's death in 220, Zhang He was primarily engaged with defending Cao Wei against the Northern Expeditions led by Chancellor Zhuge liang of the Kingdom of Shu
Zhang He was one of the 5 top generals of the kingdom of Wei. He was also said to be full of respect for Confucian scholars, and supported the measure to adopt masters of the Five Classics in court.
Zhang He was one of the 5 top generals of the kingdom of Wei. He was also said to be full of respect for Confucian scholars, and supported the measure to adopt masters of the Five Classics in court.