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Zhang Zhibai

Type Figure Region Asia Time 957–1020 Also known as Shengcong

Zhang Zhibai (957–1020), style name Shengcong, a native of Yanggu in the Jingdong Circuit, was a Northern Song statesman.…

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  1. 978–995Yanggu · YangguA jinshi of the first year of Jingde (1004), he first served as a collator in the Palace Library, then held posts across prefectures and counties, renowned for integrity and prudence.
  2. 1004–1012Kaifeng · Kaifeng PrefectureIn the second year of Tianxi (1018) he was appointed vice chancellor, jointly directing state affairs with Xiang Minzhong and others, strongly advocating economy and opposing extravagance.
  3. 1013–1020Kaifeng · Kaifeng PrefectureIn Zhenzong's late years he advanced to chancellor, continuing to implement policies of integrity and frugality; he died in the fifth year of Tianxi (1020) with the posthumous name Wending.

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