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Gao Zunhui

Type Figure Region Northern Song Time 1042–1100 Also known as Gao Ziyu

Gao Zunhui (1042–1100), courtesy name Ziyu, from Mengcheng, Bozhou, was a great-grandson of Northern Song general Gao Qiong.

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  1. 1070–1095Bianjing · BianjingHe entered office through ancestral yin privilege, passed the classical studies examination during the Xining era, and served successively as registrar of the Three Bureaus, assistant director of the Armaments Bureau, and vice minister of revenue. When Empress Dowager Xuanren served as regent she entrusted him with managing Gao clan affairs; he was strict with himself and deeply trusted.
  2. 1099–1100Qingzhou · QingzhouAs a Scholar of Longtu Pavilion he was appointed prefect of Qingzhou, taking charge of the northwestern frontier defense of Huanqing Circuit. At the time Empress Dowager Liang of Western Xia had died and Chongzong was ruling in person; the Song court was handling border diplomatic matters such as sending envoys to mourn the Xia ruler's mother, and Qingzhou was a key frontier point for Song-Xia dealings.

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