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Shi Miyuan

Type Figure Region China Time 1164–1233 Also known as Chancellor Shi

Shi Miyuan (1164–1233), powerful minister of the Southern Song, entered service in the Chunxi and Qingyuan eras, dominated court politics for nearly …

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  1. 1184–1207Lin'an · Southern SongShi Miyuan entered official service as a jinshi, serving in the Hanlin Academy and provincial posts before joining the central government. In 1207 he orchestrated the execution of Han Tuozhou, thereby seizing control of court politics and beginning his dominance.
  2. 1221–1224Lin'an · Southern SongIn the 1220s Shi Miyuan's power overshadowed the court; in Ningzong's late years all state affairs passed through his hands. Before Ningzong's death in 1224, Shi Miyuan had already arranged to enthroned his adopted son Zhao Yun, ensuring the continuation of his power.
  3. 1224–1233Lin'an · Southern SongAfter enthroning Lizong in 1224 he continued his dominance, still directing diplomacy toward Jin and the Mongols and internal affairs from the late 1220s to the early 1230s. Shi Miyuan died in 1233, after which Lizong began to rule in person.

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