Zhang Nan (Wei)

Not to be confused with the Shu officer Zhang Nan.

Zhang Nan (onyomi: Chō Nan), also known as Zhang Neng, is a general who served Yuan Shao and later Yuan Xi. In the year 207, he surrendered to Cao Cao after the fall of the Yuan family and became one of his officers.

Roles in Games
The Dynasty Warriors series introduces Zhang Nan as a generic officer in the seventh installment. He is usually present in battles that take place during Cao Cao's rise to power.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, his only redeeming traits are war and leadership. He is a poor choice for domestic tasks.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
Zhang Nan appears in chapter 33 of the novel where he and Jiao Chu yield to Cao Cao after the defeat of Yuan Xi. He is among those who later try to impede Zhao Yun's search for the infant Liu Shan at Changban.

During the Battle of Chibi, he volunteers to lead a fleet of small ships against Liu Bei and Sun Quan's armies, but grows arrogant due to his new position. He is later slain by the hands of Zhou Tai.