Guo Zhang was a maternal relative of Empress Jia, and after she took power in 291, he and Empress Jia's nephew, Jia Mi, wielded significant power over the imperial court.
10 Facts About Guo Zhang
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Guo Zhang was a member of the Guo clan of Yangqu County, Taiyuan Commandery.
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Guo Zhang successively served as Regular Mounted Attendant and Master of Writing.
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Guo Zhang hated Guo Qi, so he simply replied, "I do not know".
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Guo Zhang was appointed as Guard General of the Right.
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Guo Zhang was one of the few people she entrusted in running the state, and together with Empress Jia's nephew, Jia Mi, the two became the most influential figures within the Jin court.
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Guo Zhang's mansion was often filled with guests, and he was one of the Twenty-Four Friends of Jingu ; an inner circle of celebrities consisting of Jia Mi's closest associates.
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At the time, Guo Zhang had a hundred men under him, but instead of lending them to put out the fire, he was more interested in protecting his own property.
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Guo Zhang died in an unknown year, and he was posthumously given the name "Lie".