Zhang Fu

A Ming dynasty illustration of Zhang Fu in the Sancai Tuhui. Zhang Fu (; ; 1375–1449), courtesy name Wenbi , was a Chinese military general of the Ming dynasty. He was the eldest son of general Zhang Yu, one of Zhu Di's (later Yongle Emperor) finest generals. Zhang Yu was killed in the Jingnan campaign, Zhang Fu succeeded his father's title. After Zhu Di crowned the Yongle Emperor, Zhang Fu was granted the title "Count of Xin'an" . In 1405, he was elevated to the title "Marquis of Xincheng" . For this accomplishment, he was elevated to the title "Duke of Ying" . but failed to put down a number of revolts among the Vietnamese people against the Ming authorities. One of these rebel leaders was Lê Lợi, who later became the founder of Lê dynasty. Zhang was recalled to Nanjing in 1415.

Zhang followed the Yongle Emperor in several military expeditions against the Mongols. He was granted the title of Grand Preceptor and trusted by the Hongxi Emperor. One of his daughters married Hongxi. He was ordered to participate in superintending the compilation of Taizong Shilu, the imperial annals of the Yongle Emperor. In 1426, he put down the rebellion of Zhu Gaoxu. After the Zhengtong Emperor ascended the throne, he served as one of regents together with Jian Yi , Xia Yuanji, Yang Shiqi , Yang Rong and Yang Pu . He was killed in the Tumu Crisis together with many high-ranking officials and generals. He was elevated to the title "Prince of Dingxing" , and given the posthumous name Zhonglie (忠烈 loyal merit) posthumously.