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Fang Xuanling

Type Figure Region China Time 579–648 Also known as Fang Qiao、Duke Fang Xuanling、Fang's Stratagems

Fang Xuanling (579–648), courtesy name Qiao and style name Xuanling, was an early Tang chancellor known with Du Ruhue as 'Fang's stratagems, Du's dec…

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  1. 617–626Qizhou · ShandongBorn into a prominent family in Qizhou, he entered government service in the late Sui. He followed Li Shimin's Jinyang uprising, joined the staff of the Prince of Qin's mansion, helped plan the Xuanwu Gate Incident, and gained deep trust.
  2. 627–648Chang'an · Xi'anHe governed for a long period during the Zhenguan era, working in close coordination with Du Ruhue—Fang excelled at planning, Du at decision-making. He oversaw statutes and institutions and the selection of officials, laying the institutional foundation for Zhenguan politics.

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