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Gao Qiu

Type Figure Region Northern Song Time 1058–1126 Also known as Grand Commandant Gao

Gao Qiu (1058–1126) was commander of the Northern Song imperial guard, later Grand Commandant.

Timeline

  1. 1101Bianjing · Capital CircuitAfter Emperor Zhezong died and Huizong ascended the throne, Gao Qiu, as a former retainer of the princely residence, gained the emperor's closeness. Huizong wished to promote him rapidly, but old regulations required frontier merit before one could head the Three Commands, so plans were made to send him to the northwest to gain credentials.
  2. 1104Southern Capital of Liao · Southern Capital CircuitIn the third year of Chongning, as a Guest Provincial Commissioner he accompanied Lin Shu on an embassy to Liao — an important stage in his entry into a military career and accumulation of court credentials.
  3. 1105–1108Qinfeng Circuit · Qinfeng CircuitHuizong assigned Gao Qiu to frontier commander Liu Zhongwu, letting him gain merit in the northwestern campaigns of the Chongning and Daguan eras; Liu Zhongwu understood the emperor's intentions and repeatedly credited Gao's assistance, laying the foundation for his later service in the Three Commands and command of the Palace Command guard.

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