Zhang Yang
Zhang Yang was known for his bravery, and originally served a mid-level post in his native Bing Province (present-day Shanxi). Under the direction of the governor Ding Yuan, Zhang Yang served under the eunuch Jian Shuo. With the death of Jian Shuo and the rise of the general He Jin, Zhang Yang was sent to fight bandits in Shangdang Commandery (上黨郡; in southwestern Hebei).