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Han Yong

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1422–1478 Also known as Han Shining、Han Xiangyi

A famous Ming general from Changzhou and jinshi of 1442, known for boldness in battle, who as governor-general pacified the Yao rebellion at Dateng G…

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  1. 1442–1464Changzhou · JiangnanJinshi of the seventh year of Zhengtong, initially appointed censor. Known for daring speech, he impeached powerful figures who broke the law. Between Tianshun and Chenghua he served as governor of Jiangxi and vice minister of war, accumulating local military-administrative experience in preparation for the governor-generalship of Liangguang.
  2. 1465–1470Dateng Gorge · LingnanIn the first year of Chenghua he was ordered to direct Liangguang military affairs and led the campaign against the Yao chieftain Hou Dagou at Dateng Gorge. In 1468 he severed the vine gorge, captured Dagou, and pacified the Yao rebellion that had lasted decades, memorializing to establish prefectures and counties and organizing civilian military colonies, consolidating Ming rule in Lingnan.
  3. 1471–1478Xuanfu · XuandaAfter pacifying the rebellion he transferred to key northern posts, serving successively as governor-general of Xuanda and Liaodong, tightening frontier defenses and building beacon towers to resist Mongol raids, continuing his military-administrative talents on the northern frontier.

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