| NAME | |
|---|---|
| Chinese Name | 臧旻, 臧旻, Zāng Mín |
| Nickname | Administrator of Wu Commandery, General Subduing the Barbarians |
| Other name | Tạng Mân |
| INFORMATION | |
| Born | c. 130 AD |
| Birth Place | Sheyang County, Guangling Commandery |
| Died | c. 185 AD |
| FAMILY | |
| Children | |
| CAREER | |
| Allegiance | Eastern Han Dynasty |
Biography & Historical Record
Zang Min (臧旻, Tạng Mân) was a distinguished military general, commandery administrator, and loyalist of the Eastern Han dynasty. Hailing from Sheyang County in Guangling Commandery, he was the father of Zang Hong (臧洪), the legendary administrator of Dongjun who gave the blood-oath at the Coalition against Dong Zhuo and died a martyr of righteousness against Yuan Shao.
Endowed with imposing martial vigor, tactical bravery, and civil competence, Zang Min served as Administrator of Wu Commandery and Danyang. In 172–174 AD, when the religious rebel Xu Chang declared himself Emperor of Yue in Kuaiji, Zang Min was appointed by the imperial court to lead the suppression forces. Partnering with the youthful major Sun Jian, Zang Min led a decisive assault that destroyed Xu Chang’s stronghold, pacifying the southern commanderies.
Later, Zang Min was commissioned as General Who Subdues the Barbarians, commanding imperial cavalry alongside Xia Yu and Tian Yan in grand northern expeditions against the Xianbei confederation. His military exploits laid the foundations for the martial prominence of the Guangling Zang lineage.
Role in Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Chapter 2 (Pacifying the southern rebellions): When rebels disturbed the coastal borders of Kuaiji, imperial commanders led by Zang Min marshaled the provincial banners, opening the path of fame for young heroes like Sun Jian.
Zang Min — Historical & Literary Timeline
c. 130 AD
Martial Roots in Guangling
Born in Sheyang; masters horse archery, naval warfare, and classical military strategy.
174 AD
Suppression of Xu Chang’s Rebellion
Commands the imperial army in Kuaiji; recommends Sun Jian for high military honors after annihilating the rebels.
177 AD
Northern Expedition against Xianbei
Leads southern and frontier cavalry across the Great Wall in campaign against the Xianbei forces of Tanshihuai.
Key Relationships
Family
- Zang Hong (臧洪, Tạng Hồng) — Son; Administrator of Dongjun, creator of the anti-Dong Zhuo oath, and legendary martyr of integrity.
Friends / Allies
- Sun Jian (孙坚, Tôn Kiên) — Subordinate officer and young comrade who fought alongside Zang Min to crush the Kuaiji rebellion.
- Officers of the Eastern Han Court — Imperial commanders dedicated to defending the Han frontiers.
Enemies / Rivals
- Xu Chang (许昌) — Rebel leader who proclaimed himself emperor in Kuaiji.
- Tanshihuai (檀石槐) — Chieftain of the Xianbei tribal confederation.
Other
- People of Wu Commandery — Citizens who prospered under Zang Min’s orderly military administration.
In Novel
Chapter 2 (Campaigns in Kuaiji)
- Zang Min (臧旻, Tạng Mân): Drawing his broadsword beneath the walls of Kuaiji, Zang Min urged his soldiers forward, striking down the rebel banners with decisive fury.
Chapter 7 (The legacy of the Zang house)
- Zang Min (臧旻, Tạng Mân): Remembering the martial glory of his father Zang Min, Zang Hong climbed the sacrificial altar at Suanzao, his eloquent oath moving thousands to tears.
In History
Summary
- Zang Min (臧旻, c. 130–185 AD) was an Eastern Han general and Administrator of Wu Commandery, father of Zang Hong.
Year: 174 AD
- Suppressed Xu Chang's rebellion in Kuaiji alongside Sun Jian; subsequently led campaigns against the Xianbei in 177 AD.
Historical Record
- Hou Hanshu, Vol. 58 (Biography of Zang Hong): Details Zang Min's career as Administrator of Wu Commandery and Danyang, his memorial recommending Sun Jian, and his command of northern frontier expeditions.
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