Zhang Chujin kept news of Zhang Wenli's death a secret after Zhang Wenli, who was also known as Wang Deming, died in shock.
Upon hearing the fall of Zhao Prefecture, Zhang, who was then suffering from an abdominal illness, died in shock. His father Zhang Wenli had been an army officer at Lulong Circuit (, headquartered in modern Beijing), but at one point fled to Chengde Circuit and was adopted by Wang Rong the military governor (Jiedushi) of Chengde, who changed his name to Wang Deming. Zhang Chujin kept news of Zhang Wenli's death a secret and took over leadership, continuing to resist the Jin/Zhao troops. 
