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Zhao Bian

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1008–1084 Also known as Yuedao、Zhao Qingxian、Duke Qingxian

Zhao Bian (1008–1084), courtesy name Yuedao, was a native of Xi'an, Quzhou, Northern Song, famed for his integrity and uprightness, with the posthumo…

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  1. c. 1034–1060Bianjing · KaifengPresented himself in the jinshi examination in the first Jingyou year (1034) and served in various prefectural and county posts; under Renzong he entered the capital as Palace Censor, impeaching the powerful without fear and nicknamed 'Iron-Faced Censor', and several times held key local posts such as transport commissioner and prefect.
  2. c. 1067–1084Bianjing · KaifengAfter Shenzong's accession he served as Vice Chancellor, but was removed from office due to political disagreements with Wang Anshi, and went out to serve as prefect of Hangzhou, Qingzhou and elsewhere; when travelling to Chengdu he took 'one qin and one crane' with him, living frugally and uprightly. He died in the seventh Yuanfeng year (1084) and was posthumously named Qingxian.

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