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Zhang Jiuling

Type Figure Region China Time 678–740 Also known as Duke of Qujiang、Zhang Qujiang

Zhang Jiuling (678–740), a renowned Tang politician and poet from Qujiang, Shaozhou, who as Chancellor under Emperor Xuanzong was famed for integrity…

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  1. 678–700Qujiang, Shaozhou · ShaoguanBorn in Qujiang, Shaozhou, Zhang Jiuling was bright and studious from youth, famed locally for his writing, laying the foundation for his later examination career.
  2. 700–733Chang'an · Xi'anZhang Jiuling passed the examination in Chang'an, serving successively as Collator, Left Reminder, and Secretariat Drafter, gradually gaining court favor for his forthright remonstrance and talent for judging people.
  3. 733–736Chang'an · Xi'anIn Kaiyuan 21 Zhang Jiuling was appointed Chancellor (Zhongshu Ling), sharing governance with Pei Yaoqing. He reformed officialdom, promoted the capable, and pressed for stronger defenses at Fanyang, showing wariness of An Lushan.
  4. 736–740Qujiang, Shaozhou · ShaoguanDue to policy disagreements with Li Linfu, Zhang Jiuling was dismissed as chancellor in Kaiyuan 24, appointed Governor of Jingzhou, later transferred to Hongzhou and Shaozhou. He died in office at Shaozhou in Kaiyuan 28, receiving the posthumous name Wenxian.

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