In the early Tang Dynasty, Zhang Liang was one of the 24 meritorious subjects of Lingyan Pavilion, ranking 16th, higher than Hou Junji, Cheng Yaojin, Li Ji, Qin Qiong and others, indicating that he held an important position in the heart of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin. Zhang Liang was a native of Henan Province. He was a farmer in his early years, and later joined Xu Maogong under Wagang. Together with Xu Maogong, he surrendered to the Tang Dynasty. He was appointed as the general of the charioteers of the Qin Palace and gradually gained Li Shimin's appreciation, becoming one of his confidants.

At that time, the conflict between Li Shimin and Crown Prince Li Jiancheng was very intense. In order to leave room for maneuver, Li Shimin sent Zhang Liang to Luoyang to secretly contact the local heroes in preparation for changes. However, Zhang Liang's plan was discovered by Prince Li Yuanji and reported to Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan. Li Yuan interrogated Zhang Liang, but Zhang Liang clung to his teeth and did not disclose any secrets. Finally, under Li Shimin's rescue, he was released. Soon after, Li Shimin launched the Xuanwumen Coup, killing Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji and ascending the throne.

Due to his early loyalty and hardship, Zhang Liang was specially promoted by Li Shimin to be the general of the right guard, the general manager of Huaizhou, and the duke of Changping. Zhang Liang had excellent political skills, coupled with Li Shimin's trust, he quickly rose in the officialdom, successively serving as the Inspector General, the Officer of the Palace of Light and Favor, the Minister of Water Resources, the Great Prefect of Xiangzhou, the Governor of Luozhou and other important positions, and was also awarded the title of Guogong.

However, when Zhang Liang divorced and married the young Li, his luck began to decline. Li was born indulgent, liked witchcraft and heresy, and made friends with wizards. Under her temptation, Zhang Liang also came into contact with these heterodox beliefs, was gradually blinded, and even believed that he also had the qualification to become emperor, giving rise to the idea of rebellion. To this end, he adopted more than 500 godsons in preparation for the rebellion. However, before he took any action, he was exposed by his subordinates and the matter was exposed. Finally, Zhang Liang was brought to the West Market in Chang'an and executed, turning his dream of becoming an emperor into a pipe dream.

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