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Jiang Bin

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1480–1528 Also known as Commander of Xuanfu

Ming frontier general and favorite of the Zhengde Emperor, from Xuanfu; commanded the Leopard House warriors 1511–1520, guarded the emperor at the Ba…

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  1. 1511–1514Forbidden City, Beijing · Ming dynastyAfter Liu Jin's execution, Jiang Bin's influence rose; he commanded the 'adopted son' warriors in the Leopard House, used imperial trust to intervene in military and political appointments, repeatedly clashed with Grand Secretariat's Yang Tinghe and others, and grew ever more powerful.
  2. 1517Yingzhou · Ming dynastyJiang Bin accompanied the Zhengde Emperor to Xuanfu and Datong; at the Battle of Yingzhou in 1517 he handled guard and deployment duties, the emperor personally shot an enemy, and Jiang Bin gained further trust, using the opportunity to expand control over frontier troops.
  3. 1519–1520Nanjing · Ming dynastyAfter the Prince of Ning's rebellion was pacified, Jiang Bin accompanied the Zhengde Emperor south to Nanjing, attempting to control the presentation of captives and military authority, clashing with Yang Tinghe and Wang Yangming; after returning to Beijing in 1520 his power reached its peak.

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