was unable to flee with him, later tried to reestablish Former Liang, but was defeated and killed by Later Liang's founder Lü Guang in 387.) Emperor Xiaowu of Jin made him a mid-level official and restored him to the title of Duke of Xiping, remembering his ancestors' loyalty. He became known for his literary skills, but the Jin officials largely disrespected him for losing his state and being captured by Former Qin. At some point, his mental state began to deteriorate (perhaps under Alzheimer's disease or some other illness that afflicted the mind) and was no longer given important posts. By the time that Sima Yuanxian, the cousin of Emperor An, was in power (about 390s) he often summoned Zhang to make fun of him, but did consider Zhang's poverty and made him a commandery governor. Later, after Huan Xuan overthrew Sima Yuanxian, he wanted to use Zhang's family reputation for military purposes, and he gave Zhang the title of governor of Liang Province (涼州, modern central and western Gansu, Former Liang's domain, but which Jin did not control at the time). Zhang died in 406. Era name Taiqing (太清 taì qīng) 363–376 Personal information Father Zhang Jun (Duke Zhongcheng) Mother Lady Liu (but see article on her on confusion with regard to his mother's identity) Wife Unclear whether he had one; historical accounts did not state that he had one but appeared to imply that he did, but no identity was ever given Major Concubines Consort Jiao, mother of Heir Apparent Dayu Consort Yuan (committed suicide when he was ill) Consort Xue (committed suicide when he was ill) Children Zhang Dahuai (), initially the heir apparent (created 367), later demoted to Duke of Gaochang Zhang Dayu (), the second heir apparent, claimed title of Governor of Liang in 386, killed by Lü Guang of Later Liang 387 Notes References 4th-century Chinese monarchs Monarchs of Former Liang Former Qin people 346 births 406 deaths People from Wuwei Jin dynasty (266–420) writers Writers from Gansu Jin dynasty (266–420) politicians Politicians from Gansu