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Wang Qiong

Type Figure Region China Time 1455–1532 Also known as Ji'an、Wenxiang

A Ming military and political figure who served as Minister of Revenue and Minister of War, he directed northern frontier defenses from 1511 to 1520,…

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  1. 1511–1515Beijing · Ming dynastyAs Minister of War, Wang Qiong reorganized defenses at Xuanfu, Datong and Jizhen, verified military strength, built frontier walls, and coordinated horse administration and provisions; after Liu Jin's execution he was briefly imprisoned due to association but soon restored and again directing military affairs.
  2. 1517–1518Datong · Ming dynastyA Mongol force under the Little Prince invaded; Wang Qiong coordinated deployments across the Nine Frontiers and worked with the Xuan-Datong commander to counterattack. After the 1517 Battle of Yingzhou he reviewed gaps in frontier defenses while also having to contest military authority with favorites like Jiang Bin, in difficult circumstances.
  3. 1519–1520Beijing · Ming dynastyDuring the rebellion of Zhu Chenhao, Prince of Ning, Wang Qiong coordinated troop movements with Yang Tinghe and others, safeguarding the capital and the Yangtze defense line; after the revolt was suppressed he handled military aftermath and prisoners, keeping the military system functioning through the late Zhengde years.

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