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Biography & Historical Record
Zhang Qiu (Trương Cầu) was a minor official serving the Cao Wei state during the Three Kingdoms period. His historical presence is noted primarily in the context of the internal political transitions and military administration under the Sima family’s influence. He served as the Administrator of Xiapi (Hạ Cấp).
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
In the literary work of Luo Guanzhong, Zhang Qiu is a marginal figure, often appearing as a minor official or officer involved in the background events of the Cao Wei court, lacking significant narrative focus compared to the primary protagonists.
Zhang Qiu — Historical & Literary Timeline
Middle of 3rd Century AD
Service as Administrator of Xiapi
Historical records identify Zhang Qiu as holding the position of Administrator (Taishou) of Xiapi during the Wei dynasty.
Key Relationships
Family
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Friends
- Cao Wei Administration (曹魏官僚机构, Bộ máy quan lại Tào Ngụy): Imperial governmental system under which Zhang Qiu served as Grand Administrator of Xiapi (Xiapi Taishou) during the mid-3rd century.
Enemies
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Others
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In Novel
Chapter 103
- Zhang Qiu (张球, Trương Cầu): Zhang Qiu is a Wei commander serving under Emperor Cao Rui during the later northern campaigns. When Wu launches a major attack while Shu is pressing Wei from another direction, Cao Rui orders three armies to respond. Zhang Qiu is ordered to lead 5,000 soldiers equipped with fire materials together with Man Chong. They secretly approach the Wu naval camp at Hukou at night, suddenly attack the ships, and set fire to the Wu fleet, destroying boats, provisions, and equipment. Zhuge Jin is forced to retreat with the defeated Wu forces. Zhang Qiu therefore plays a direct role in a successful Wei fire attack against Wu.
In History
Historical Status
- Zhang Qiu (张球, Trương Cầu) is a fictional character in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. No securely documented historical biography exists for a Wei officer under the exact name 张球 corresponding to the novel character.
Novel Episode
- During the reign of Cao Rui (曹睿, Tào Duệ), Man Chong (满宠, Mãn Sủng) proposes a night raid against Wu. Zhang Qiu leads 5,000 Wei troops through Hukou with fire equipment, attacking the Wu naval camp by surprise and burning ships, supplies, and equipment. This episode belongs to the literary narrative rather than established history.