Zhang Chao

Zhang Chao (onyomi: Chō Chō) is the younger brother of Zhang Miao and Administrator of Guangling.

Role in Games
Zhang Chao only appears at Puyang during Wei's story in Dynasty Warriors 8, where he will arrive as enemy reinforcements together with his brother Zhang Miao. In the expansion, he will also serve on Lu Bu's side of the battle and defend the main camp.

In Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhang Chao is a recent addition, appearing only in the latest installment. He is given average stats across the board and rules over the city of Guangling in early scenarios, being aided only by Zang Hong. In the Gathering of Heroes scenario, he is additionally supported by his brother. Other scenarios have him serve Lu Bu or being dead already.

Historical Information
Zhang Chao was born in Dongping in Yan Province. He was a close friend of Zang Hong and became Administrator of Guangling Commandery during the turmoil in the capital. Zang Hong persuaded him to join the Coalition against Dong Zhuo alongside his brother Zhang Miao, who served as Administrator of Chenliu. In turn, Zhang Chao recommended Zang Hong to proclaim the oath of the alliance.

In 194, Cao Cao led an expedition against Tao Qian and Zhang Miao rebelled with Chen Gong and others, inviting Lu Bu to take over as governor. Zhang Chao supported his brother. Cao Cao returned and by 195, Lu Bu was at a disadvantage. Zhang Miao wished to seek help from Yuan Shu and placed his family in Zhang Chao's care. Zhang Chao led them to Yongqiu in Chenliu, where he was besieged by Cao Cao's forces. He held out for several months, but Cao Cao's forces eventually breached the city and Zhang Chao either committed suicide or was killed by Cao Cao's men. Zhang Miao's family was exterminated and he himself was killed by his own men.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms
The novel introduces Zhang Chao in chapter 5 as part of the alliance against Dong Zhuo. In chapter 11, he introduced Chen Gong to Lu Bu when the latter took Yan Province. His last appearance is in chapter 12, which has him defend Dingtao against Cao Cao's forces. When Lu Bu's forces abandoned the city, Zhang Chao committed suicide by burning himself.