Zhang Ji (Han dynasty)

Zhang Ji (died 196) was a military general serving under the warlord Dong Zhuo during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China.

He started his career as a subordinate of Niu Fu, a son-in-law of the warlord Dong Zhuo, who controlled the Han central government and the figurehead Emperor Xian from 189 to 192.

In 192, Niu Fu ordered Zhang Ji to join Li Jue and Guo Si in leading troops to attack the general Zhu Jun at Zhongmu County (中牟縣) and pillage Chenliu (陳留) and Yingchuan (潁川) commanderies.

Heeding Jia Xu's advice, Li Jue, Guo Si, Zhang Ji and Dong Zhuo's former followers led their troops to attack Chang'an and succeeded in driving away Lü Bu and seizing control of the central government.

Zhang Ji was then appointed as General Who Guards the East (鎮東將軍) and ordered to station at a military garrison in Hongnong Commandery (弘農郡).