Wen Yanbo (Song dynasty)
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Born | October 23, 1006 Jiexiu, Fen Prefecture, Song Empire | ||||||
Died | June 16, 1097 Kaifeng?, Song dynasty | (aged 90)||||||
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Wen Kuanfu | |||||||
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Wen Yanbo (23 October 1006 – 16 June 1097[1]), courtesy name Kuanfu, was a scholar-official of the Song dynasty who served four emperors over more than five decades. He was a grand councilor during Emperor Renzong's reign.
During Emperor Renzong's reign
[edit]After passing the imperial examination in 1027, Wen Yanbo first became the magistrate of Yicheng County. Later he was appointed controller-general (
In 1038, Tangut people in Song's northwestern region declared their independence, naming their state Xia (known in history as Western Xia) and invaded Song. Wen Yanbo suggested to Emperor Renzong that marshals in the front line should be given independent authorities to discipline subordinate generals for desertion and cowardice. The rule had been that marshals needed permission from the imperial court first, in order to carry out such orders. Wen argued that this rule may only be implemented during peaceful times, because during times of war, enforcement of military law and concentration of military power is of utmost importance to military commanders. Emperor Renzong took his advice and praised him.
In 1040, Western Xia army attacked Yan Prefecture. General Liu Ping (
References
[edit]- Li Tao (1183). Xu Zizhi Tongjian Changbian (
續 資 治 通 鑑 長編 ) [Extended Continuation to Zizhi Tongjian] (in Chinese). - Toqto'a; et al., eds. (1345). Song Shi (
宋 史 ) [History of Song] (in Chinese).