What famous people are there in Wenzhou’s history?

1. Wang Shipeng

Wang Shipeng, whose courtesy name is Guiling and whose nickname is Meixi. Born in Meixi Village, Zuoyuan, Sidu, Yueqing, Wenzhou. A famous politician, poet and patriotic minister in the Southern Song Dynasty.

In the twenty-seventh year of Shaoxing (1157), he opposed ZTE by "taking power" and was promoted to the first Jinshi (number one scholar) by Emperor Gaozong of the Song Dynasty. Official Secretary Lang. He proposed several times to rectify the government and appoint anti-golden generals. When Emperor Xiaozong was established, he tired of officials and served as censor, and tried his best to come up with plans to resist the Jin Dynasty and recover. I have known the states of Rao, Kui, Hu, and Quan, and they have made great achievements in relieving disasters and eradicating malpractices. At that time, people painted images and worshiped them.

In the seventh year of Qiandao (1171), Wang Shipeng passed away at the age of sixty. In the third year of Shaoxi's reign (1192), he was given the posthumous title of "Zhongwen". There are "Meixi Collection" and so on.

2. Zhang Cong

Zhang Cong, courtesy name Bingyong and nickname Luo Feng, was a native of Sandu, Yongjia, Wenzhou Prefecture, Zhejiang Province (now Longwan District, Wenzhou City). He was an important minister during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. An important figure in the "Great Ceremony" incident. Later, because he avoided taboos, he was given the name Fujing and the courtesy name Maogong by Emperor Shizong. From official to chief minister of the cabinet. He is known as "Lao Zhang Ge" in the world. Because he was honest and honest during his reign, he was also given the title of "Tai Shi".

He was posthumously named Wenzhong. He is the author of "Book of Rites Chapters", "Synopsis of Dali", "Luoshan Memorial", "Luoshan Collected Works", "Zhengxianshi Confucius' Collection of Sacrifice Codes", "Jinlui Disputation", "Du Lv Explanation", "Edict" "Edict Records", "Edict Duilu", "Qinming Prison Records", "Feixue Bian", "Jiajing Wenzhou Prefecture Records", etc.

3. Ye Shi

Ye Shi, whose courtesy name is Zhengze and whose nickname is Shuixin Jushi, was born in Yongjia, Wenzhou (now Wenzhou, Zhejiang). He was a thinker, writer, and political commentator in the Southern Song Dynasty. Born in Ruian, he later lived in Shuixin Village, Yongjia, and was known as Mr. Shuixin in the world.

In the fifth year of Chunxi (1178), Ye Shi won the second place. He served as an official in the three dynasties of Xiaozong, Guangzong and Ningzong, and served as an observation officer in Pingjiang Prefecture, a doctor of Taixue, Zuoxuanlang of Shangshu, Siye of Guozi, Zhiquanzhou, and minister of the Ministry of War. He once participated in planning the "Shaoxi Inner Zen".

4. Liu Ji

Liu Ji (July 1, 1311 - May 16, 1375), courtesy name Bowen, was born in Nantian Township, Qingtian County (now Zhejiang Province) Wenzhou City (Wencheng County), so called Liu Qingtian, was a military strategist, statesman, writer, and the founding father of the Ming Dynasty in the late Yuan and early Ming Dynasties. In the third year of Hongwu (1370), he was granted the title of Uncle Chengyi, so he was also called Liu Chengyi. In the ninth year of Zhengde reign of Emperor Wuzong, he posthumously awarded him the posthumous title of Grand Master, Wencheng. Later generations called him Liu Wencheng and Wencheng Gong.

Liu Jizuo and Zhu Yuanzhang brought peace to the world, and discussed the safety of the world. His righteousness was reflected in his appearance. When faced with emergencies, he worked hard with courage and made plans that no one could predict. There is a widely circulated saying among Chinese people that "Zhuge Liang divides the world into three parts, and Liu Bowen dominates the country. Zhuge Liang, the military advisor of the former dynasty, and Liu Bowen, the military advisor of the later dynasty" are widely circulated among the Chinese people. He is famous for his uncanny calculations and strategizing.

5. Xiang Qiao

Xiang Qiao, whose courtesy name was Ziqian and whose name was Oudong, was born in Qijia, Yongjia (now Shacheng Town, Longwan District, Wenzhou City, China). Later he moved to Jiuqucang in the city and called himself Jiuqushanren.

Xiang Qiao is a simple and decisive person, he knows things correctly and has an open mind. He believes that saints can be learned. When they see good things, they are afraid that they have done too little. As an official, he is honest and loves the people, so he has good political achievements everywhere.

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