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Du Ruhui

Type Figure Region China Time 585–630 Also known as Lord Du、Du the Decisive

Du Ruhui (585–630), courtesy name Ruhui, an early Tang chancellor paired with Fang Xuanling as 'Fang's plans, Du's decisions'.…

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  1. 617–626Jingzhao · Xi'anFrom Duling in Jingzhao, he served as a minor official at Fuyang at the end of the Sui. He later entered the Prince of Qin's household, becoming with Fang Xuanling a trusted advisor to Li Shimin and taking part in planning the wars of unification.
  2. 627–630Chang'an · Xi'anMade chancellor early in Zhenguan, he jointly managed court affairs with Fang Xuanling and excelled at deciding major matters. In office he helped formulate laws and regulations and reform the bureaucracy, but died young, to the deep regret of Emperor Taizong.

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