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Shi Heng

Type Figure Region China Time 1405–1457 Also known as Marquis of Wuqing

A Ming dynasty general and Commander-in-Chief of Datong, he won repeated military merits during the Zhengtong and Jingtai eras, resisting the Oirats.…

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  1. 1405–1449Datong · ShanxiA native of Weinan, Shaanxi, from a hereditary military family. During the Zhengtong era he garrisoned Datong, engaging the Oirats multiple times with repeated successes. After the Tumu Crisis he continued resisting the Mongols in the north, a veteran general of the frontier garrisons.
  2. 1450–1457Capital · Northern ZhiliIn the first month of the eighth year of Jingtai he led troops with Xu Youzhen and others into the Southern Palace, restoring the retired emperor to the throne, changing the era name to Tianshun, and was created Marquis of Wuqing. Later he grew arrogant on his merits, interfered in court politics, framed Yu Qian and others, and was ultimately imprisoned for crimes and died.

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