Zhang Liao

Zhang Liao is a general of Dong Zhuo and an anti-villain in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

History
Zhang Liao was the descendant of Nie Yi of the Eastern Han Dynasty. To avoid the envy and hatred of others however, the family name was changed to Zhang. Zhang Liao started his career as an Aid to Ding Yuan. When Zhang Liao returned to the Capital after recruiting soldiers for Commander-in-Chief He Jin, Zhang Liao learned of his assassination and allied himself with Dong Zhuo, the general who occupied the territory. Zhang Liao was appointed as Cavalry Commander and helped Lu Bu after the death of Dong Zhuo. When Li Jue and Guo Si attacked and defeated Lu Bu's forces, Liao fled with his Lord to Xuzhou. In 196, Zhang Liao took up the post of "Chancellor of Lu Kingdom" at the age of twenty-eight. On Lü Bu’s orders, Liao fought against Liu Bei, Cao Cao and Yuan Shu. His skill in battle caught the eye of many, after Lu Bu's Death, He served Cao Cao. In the battle at He Fei, He managed to repel 100,000 Wu troops with just 800 soldiers. He is feared in various places and the name Zhang Liao mentioned can instantly silence a crying baby.

He is the leader of all Wei generals. When Cao Cao is attacking Han Zhong, he was assigned to guard the city of Wan to prevent Wu's attack aimed at attacking Hefei which was a store for Cao Cao who was attacking Liu Bei in the Han Zhong area. Zhang Liao is also one of the most loyal generals like Xiahou Dun and Xu Chu. In the battle against Wu he succeeded in killing one of the mainstay generals of Wu namely Taishi Ci. In the battle against Wu also Zhang Liao finally fall in battle for being hit by a poisoned arrow.