Background
Zhang Yaoling was the oldest son of his father Zhang Chonghua (Duke Jinglie) and therefore was designated his heir apparent.
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Zhang Yaoling
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Career
In early 354, Zhang Zuo, who had carried on an affair with Zhang Chonghua"s mother Princess Dowager Ma, gained her support to take over as ruler, and Zhang Yaoling was demoted to the title of Marquess of Liangning. Zhang Zuo was a violent and frivolous ruler, and there was soon much opposition against him, particularly after he completely broke away from Jin Dynasty (265-420). In 355, the generals Zhang Guan and Song Hun rebelled against Zhang Zuo and announced that they wished to restore Zhang Yaoling.
In response, Zhang Zuo executed Zhang Yaoling by beating him to death.
Zhang Zuo, however, would soon be overthrown and replaced by Zhang Yaoling"s younger brother Zhang Xuanjing.
