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Yang Rong

Type Figure Region Fujian Time 1371–1440 Also known as Yang Zirong、Mianren、Wenmin

Yang Rong (1371–1440), originally named Zirong, style name Mianren, from Jian'an in Fujian, was a Ming politician and man of letters;…

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  1. 1403–1404Nanjing · NanjingIn the first year of Yongle the Ming Chengzu Emperor summoned Yang Rong to serve in the Wenyuan Pavilion, deliberating on state affairs with Jie Jin, Yang Shiqi and others. Quick in talent and judgment, he gradually gained the emperor's reliance and became one of the core members of the new dynasty's central government after the Jingnan Campaign.
  2. 1404–1407Nanjing · NanjingIn the second year of Yongle the crown prince was installed; Yang Rong was promoted to right admonisher of the Right Chunfang and concurrently lecturer, entering service at the Eastern Palace. He was thereafter ordered to oversee military affairs in Gansu, surveying terrain and military-agricultural garrisons, and reported in detail upon return, winning the Chengzu Emperor's high praise.
  3. 1407–1410Gansu · GansuIn the fifth year of Yongle Yang Rong was ordered to Gansu to plan military affairs, agreeing with Marquis of Fengcheng Li Bin and others on frontier strategy and dissuading a rash winter campaign; after returning to court he also attended the imperial grandsons' studies in the Wenhua Hall, laying the groundwork for later accompanying the northern campaigns and taking part in decisions.

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