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Zhao Yuxuan

Type Figure Region Southern Song Time c. 1210–1265 Also known as Zijun

Zhao Yuxuan was a Southern Song imperial clansman and minister under Emperor Lizong, holding posts such as Minister of Justice and Councillor in the …

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  1. 1241–1245Lin'an · Lin'an PrefectureDuring the Chunyou era, Zhao Yuxuan, as a member of the imperial clan, took up key offices including Minister of Justice, participating in legal revisions and deliberations on military and political appointments, and advocating stronger frontier defenses amid tense Mongol-Song relations.
  2. 1246–1250Lin'an · Lin'an PrefectureIn the later Chunyou era, Zhao Yuxuan was appointed Councillor of State, joining the ranks of chief ministers and taking part in decisions such as Yu Jie's defense of Sichuan and the deployment of Jing-Hu defenses. After Meng Gong's death, adjustments to northern frontier defenses also proceeded during his tenure.

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