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Qian Weiyuan

Type Figure Region Hangzhou Time 977–1034 Also known as Qian Xisheng

Qian Weiyuan (977–1034), courtesy name Xisheng, son of Qian Chu, King of Wuyue, served three reigns after Wuyue's submission to Song.…

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  1. 1001–1007Bianjing · KaifengDuring this period Qian Weiyuan held posts in the imperial library in Bianjing, taking part in compiling the great encyclopedia Cefu Yuangui and co-drafting its prefaces and examples with Yang Yi. During the Jingde era he married Princess Shou'an, daughter of Zhenzong, gaining increasing favor and entering the ranks of Zhenzong's literary officials through his talent.
  2. 1008–1010Bianjing · KaifengIn the first year of Dazhong Xiangfu, Qian Weiyan was appointed prefect of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices and soon after draft writer, in charge of drafting imperial edicts. Auspicious omens and the Fengshan sacrifices flourished under Zhenzong at this time; Weiyuan drafted edicts as a literary official and continued scholarly work in the library, laying the foundation for his later entry into the Hanlin Academy and control of the war commission.

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