Yu Yunwen

Timeline

1. c. 1110–1140Renshou County, Meizhou · SichuanYu Yunwen, courtesy name Binfu, was from Renshou, Meizhou. He passed the jinshi examination during the Shaoxing era, served as a county and prefectural official, was noted for his talent and judgment, and gradually entered the central staff, taking part in military and state affairs.
2. 1141–1155Chengdu Prefecture · ChengduDuring Shaoxing Yu Yunwen was sent to govern the Shu region, reforming military administration and stockpiling grain and weapons; he later entered the court as Vice Minister of Personnel and other posts, participating in central governance, laying the groundwork for his later command of the Jianghuai forces.
3. 1156–1161Caishi Islet · Ma'anshanIn Shaoxing 31 Wanyan Liang invaded south; Yu Yunwen, a civil official, was ordered to inspect the troops at Caishi, and seeing the crisis took command of the battle. The Battle of Caishi crushed the Jin army, Wanyan Liang was soon assassinated, the Yangtze defenses were secured, and Yu Yunwen's name resounded throughout the realm.
4. 1162–1174Lin'an · HangzhouAfter the great victory at Caishi Yu Yunwen was repeatedly promoted to key posts; early in Longxing he became chancellor, taking part in the Longxing peace negotiations and military reforms. In his later years he again governed Sichuan, dying in Chunxi 1, posthumously granted the title Grand Tutor and named Zhongsu.