Zhang Rang 張讓

Zhang Rang (died 189) was the head of the Ten Regular Attendants that held an uprising in 189. He exceeded Jian Shuo who was executed by He Jin.

Life
Not much is known about Zhang Rang. He was a member, and eventually leader, of the Ten Regular Attendants. Gaining influence over Emperer Ling of Han and his wife Empress He, as well as many Han officials and officers, such as He Miao. To deal with the Eunuchs, He Jin was forced to gather warlords from all over Northern China.

Zhang Rang was Ling's favourite eunuch. Ling even referred to Zhang Rang as his foster father. Zhang Rang is partially responsible for He Jin's death. In 189, He Jin was overheard by a Zhang Rang follower, when he asked Empress He to let the eunuchs get executed. Zhang Rang set up a trap. He, Duan Gui and Zhao Long invited He Jin to a meeting. On his way to the meeting, Qu Mu, an officer under the eunuchs, ambushed and killed He Jin, leading to much chaos within the imperial court.

He Jin's officers launched an attack and managed to drive out Zhang Rang and his eunuchs. They all gathered around the Yellow River and, when realising escaping was futile, Zhang Rang spoke: "Now we must die! May Our Majesty maintain himself!" after which all members jumped in the river and drowned themselves.

Participations

 * The Ten Regular Attendants in 189.

Achievements

 * Became leader of the Ten Attendants.


 * Gained influence in the Imperial Court.

List of Kills

 * Zhang Rang (suicide)

Differences between Fact & Fiction

 * Historically, Zhang Rang did not drown himself in a well in Luoyang. He and the other eunuchs drowned themselves in the Yellow River to avoid being captured by the Yuans.