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Zhang Juzheng Enters the Grand Secretariat

Type Event Region East Asia Time 1572

After the Wanli Emperor's accession in 1572, Zhang Juzheng became Grand Secretary, later chief Grand Secretary from 1573, implementing major reforms …

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  1. 1572Wenyuan Pavilion · BeijingAfter the Wanli Emperor's accession, Zhang Juzheng was promoted from Vice Minister of Rites to Vice Minister of Personnel and Grand Secretary of the Eastern Pavilion, entering the Wenyuan Pavilion to serve alongside Gao Gong as co-regent. This brought him formally into the Ming power center, laying the foundation for his later reforms.

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