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Liu Ji

Type Figure Region China Time 1311–1375 Also known as Count of Chengyi

Liu Ji (1311–1375), courtesy name Bowen, of Qingtian, was a famous military strategist, statesman and writer of the late Yuan and early Ming;…

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  1. 1356–1368Yingtian Prefecture · NanjingAnswering Zhu Yuanzhang's invitation, he came forth with plans to defeat Chen Youliang and Zhang Shicheng, taking part in planning many key battles and making great contributions to the founding of the Ming.
  2. 1368–1371Yingtian Prefecture · NanjingEarly in Hongwu he was enfeoffed Count of Chengyi, served as vice censor-in-chief, helped draft laws and the official system, and jointly managed founding-state affairs with Li Shanchang and others.
  3. 1371–1375Qingtian County · QingtianIn Hongwu 4 he retired for old age and illness, was recalled en route, then journeyed south again, dying on the road in 1375; folk legend holds he was poisoned.

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