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He Zhizhong

Type Figure Region China Time 1044–1117 Also known as Botong、Zhengxian

He Zhizhong, courtesy name Botong, from Longquan, Chuzhou, was chancellor under Emperor Huizong of the Northern Song, advocating frugality and relief…

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  1. 1111–1116Kaifeng · KaifengIn the first year of Zhenghe (1111) He Zhizhong and Cai Jing both served as chancellors, the office being renamed Grand Councilor, and he was created Duke of Rong. In office he served Cai Jing faithfully and embellished the age of peace, while strongly advocating cutting wasteful expenditure, easing the people's burdens, and warning frontier officials not to provoke trouble. He retired in the sixth year of Zhenghe with the title Grand Preceptor, dying at home the following year, whereupon Huizong suspended court for three days.

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