Zhang Wei

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Zhang Wei (張衛) was an officer serving under Zhang Lu during the Three Kingdoms Period of China. Zhang Wei became reputed for being the younger brother of the famous Zhang Lu, leader of the Five Pecks of Rice sect. Following Cao Cao's attack on Hanzhong, Zhang Wei strongly suggested for defense of the city. After Cao Cao ended up taking Han Zhong, Zhang Wei escaped to Bazhong where he fought against Xu Chu. In the end however, Zhang Wei was killed.

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