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Xiang Zhong

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1421–1498 Also known as Xiang Douxuan、Xiang Xiangmin

A famous general of the Ming dynasty, a native of Weinan, Shaanxi, who passed the jinshi examination in the fourteenth year of Zhengtong.…

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  1. 1449–1460Weinan · ShaanxiJinshi of the fourteenth year of Zhengtong, first appointed as censor. Known for his uprightness and bold speech, he held posts including provincial judge in Shanxi and Shaanxi, becoming familiar with northwest popular conditions and frontier defense situations, laying the foundation for his later overall military command.
  2. 1461–1464Capital · North ChinaIn the early Chenghua era he took part in handling the aftermath of the rebellions of powerful ministers Shi Hen and Cao Qin, assisting the court in purging the rebel faction and stabilizing the political situation. Rewarded for his merit, he gradually transitioned into key military posts and began participating in northwest frontier defense decisions.
  3. 1465–1470Xuanfu · XuandaIn the 1460s he served as governor of Xuanfu, rectifying beacon towers and drilling troops to defend against raids by the Mongol Oirat and Tatar tribes. Coordinating with Han Yong's campaigns in the two Guang provinces at the same time, he was an important pillar of Ming northern and southern frontier defense in the early Chenghua era.

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