Zhan Zhao
| Zhan Zhao | |
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| Wuxia character | |
from one 1890 print of the novel | |
| Created by | Shi Yukun |
| In-universe information | |
| Nicknames | Southern Hero (南俠) Imperial Cat (御貓) |
| Gender | Male |
| Spouse | Ding Yuehua (丁月华) |
| Home | Wujin, Changzhou |
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| Chinese | 展昭 | ||||||||||||||
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Zhan Zhao (展昭) is a fictional character in the Chinese wuxia classic The Seven Heroes and Five Gallants. Nicknamed the "Southern Hero", he is a righteous knight-errant with incredible martial arts skills, often helping Prefect Bao Zheng uphold justice. Emperor Renzong of Song made him a 4th rank royal guard and gave him the title "Imperial Cat" for his swift movements.