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Lü Yijian

Type Figure Region China Time c. 978–1043 Also known as Duke of Jin、Duke of Xu

Lü Yijian of Shouzhou in Northern Song, thrice chancellor under Zhenzong and Renzong, famed for prudence and mediation, who led the central governmen…

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  1. c. 1020–1043Bianjing · KaifengLü Yijian served as concurrent chancellor and chief councilor, several times directing court affairs; experienced in handling imperial in-laws, balancing old and new factions, and maintaining finances, he laid the foundation for mid-Renzong stability.
  2. 1051–1060Bianjing · KaifengThough Lü Yijian died in 1043, his disciples, former subordinates, and tradition of conciliatory governance still influenced central personnel arrangements in the 1050s; descendants such as Lü Gongzhu would continue the family's reputation in later politics.

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