Zhang Wen - 張溫*

Zhang Wen, styled Huishu, was from Wu, Wu Commandery. His father, [Zhang] Yun, was not concerned over money and was a famous scholar, and his reputation was eminent in his province and commandery. He served as a Staff to the Eastern Department for Sun Quan, but died. When [Zhang] Wen was young, he cultivated his moral principles. He in appearance was unique and majestic. [Sun] Quan heard about him, and so asked his Excellencies and Ministers, "Whom does [Zhang] Wen currently compare?" The Minister of Finance; Liu Ji said, "He and Quan Cong are alike." The Minister of Ceremonies; Gu Yong said, "[Liu] Ji does not fully know him as a person. [Zhang] Wen currently has no similar persons." [Sun] Quan said, "If so, Zhang Yun has not died!" [Zhang Wen] was summoned and arrived at court to meet [Sun Quan]. He had eloquent rhetorical responses, and thus observers were very awed. [Sun] Quan changed his expression and [treated him with] more respect. When he finished and left, Zhang Zhao held his hands and said, "I wish to entrust my desires to you. You should understand them." He was conferred as Consulting Gentleman, Secretariat of the Nominating Department, then moved to Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. He received utmost trust and respect.

張溫字惠恕，吳郡吳人也。父允，以輕財重士，名顯州郡，為孫權東曹掾，卒。溫少脩節操，容貌奇偉。權聞之，以問公卿曰：「溫當今與誰為比？」大司農劉基曰：「可與全琮為輩。」太常顧雍曰：「基未詳其為人也。溫當今無輩。」權曰：「如是，張允不死也。」徵到延見，文辭占對，觀者傾竦，權改容加禮。罷出，張昭執其手曰：「老夫託意，君宜明之。」拜議郎、選曹尚書，徙太子太傅，甚見信重。