Chen Kangbo

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1. 1098–1140Yiyang · JiangxiChen Kangbo was born in Yiyang, Xinzhou, and attained the jinshi degree in the third year of Xuanhe. He served as prefect of Zhenzhou and Quanzhou, known for his competence, and later entered the capital as Censor and Palace Censor.
2. 1151–1160Lin'an · ZhejiangIn the middle and later Shaoxing era he successively held the posts of Vice Councilor, Vice Commissioner of the Privy Council, and Privy Councilor. In Emperor Gaozong's later years he participated in state affairs and supported making Zhao Shen crown prince, playing an important role in the succession.
3. 1161–1165Lin'an · ZhejiangHe was appointed chancellor in the thirty-first year of Shaoxing and continued in office after Emperor Xiaozong ascended the throne. He supported the Longxing Northern Expedition and, after its defeat, directed the Longxing peace negotiations. In the first year of Qiandao he was again appointed Left Chancellor and died the same year at Lin'an.