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Wang Xijue

Type Figure Region China Time 1534–1611 Also known as Jingchuan、Lord Wang of Taicang

Wang Xijue (1534–1611), courtesy name Yuanchang, sobriquet Jingchuan, was a Ming politician and writer from Taicang, Jiangsu, who entered the Grand S…

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  1. 1584–1590Beijing · Beijing MunicipalityIn the twelfth year of Wanli, Wang Xijue was recalled from his post as Minister of Rites in Nanjing to enter the Grand Secretariat, participating in state affairs while overseeing the Ministry of Rites. During Shen Shixing's tenure as Senior Grand Secretary, he took part in drafting rescripts and ceremonial matters, handling the imperial examinations, court audiences, and domestic and foreign rites; his literary talent was highly regarded, and he gradually became a leading figure in the Grand Secretariat.

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