Zhang Xun

Zhang Xun (onyomi: Chō Kun) is an officer who served under Yuan Shu and a close friend of Sun Ce. He unsuccessfully led an attack against the forces of Lu Bu at the Battle of Xia Pi.

Historical Info
Zhang Xun was born from a middle-class family in Huainan where he devoted his time studying before joining the ranks of Yuan Shu's troops. Before long, he made his way up to the higher echelons of the army for having displayed exceptional courage in battle. After Yuan Shu used the Imperial Seal to proclaim himself emperor, he promoted Zhang Xun to Grand General. His promotion, however, was short-lived when he and his army of 200,000 soldiers were easily repelled by the combined forces of Lu Bu and the Taishan bandits. Chen Gui's strategy as well as the defection of both Han Xian and Yang Feng were contributing factors that helped brought about this defeat.

After Yuan Shu died, Zhang Xun sought to join Sun Ce due to their close ties with one another. Unfortunately, he and Yang Hong were forcibly held by Liu Xun who did not wish to lose his independece. Zhang Xun was then taken by his captor to the northern region where the latter came to serve Cao Cao.