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Zhang Zhibai

Type Figure Region Cangzhou Time 994–1048 Also known as Zhang Yonghui、Zhang Wenjie

Zhang Zhibai (994–1048), courtesy name Yonghui, from Qingchi, Cangzhou, was a prominent Northern Song official, known for integrity and frugality, po…

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  1. 1005–1006Bianjing · KaifengIn the second to third year of Jingde, Zhang Zhibai served in Bianjing as judge of the Three Offices' Opening Bureau, responsible for reviewing canal transport documents and managing fiscal records. This post was an important early central-government stepping stone, showing his entry into the fiscal administration system and accumulating experience for later roles as transport commissioner, prefect, and chancellor.
  2. 1006–1008Jingdong Circuit · ShandongFrom the third year of Jingde to the first year of Dazhong Xiangfu, Zhang Zhibai served as vice transport commissioner of the Jingdong Circuit, overseeing canal transport and taxes there. This period coincided with Emperor Zhenzong's fiscal reforms; Zhibai was noted for competence, and later advanced to prefect, steadily rising in his career.
  3. 1008–1010Dengzhou · DengzhouFrom the first to third year of Dazhong Xiangfu, Zhang Zhibai served as prefect of Dengzhou, handling local civil administration and tax corvée. Dengzhou was a key junction southwest of the capital; Zhibai was noted for integrity and prudence in office, building a reputation in local governance that later led to his recall to Bianjing for posts such as judicial reviewer and chancellor.

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