[Origin of the Dong family]
There are two origins of the Dong surname: ① It is said that Emperor Zhuanxu's descendant Cie Shu'an had a descendant named Dong's father. He liked dragons since he was a child and was very fond of dragons. His habits are well studied and he is an expert at domesticating dragons. At that time, some princes paid tribute to Emperor Shun with several dragons, so Shun appointed Dong's father as the trainer. Under Dong's father's careful taming, these dragons learned various dances. Shun was very happy and made Dong's father the Marquis of Chuanchuan. He gave him the surname Dong, and his descendants took the surname Dong. ②During the Spring and Autumn Period, two sons of Dr. Xin You of Zhou Dynasty served as Dong Shi (equivalent to Tai Shi, "Dong" means supervision and management) in the State of Jin. His descendants were hereditary historians of the State of Jin, and later generations took the official title. The surname is Dong.
[Dong’s fame]
The Dong surname is the 29th most common surname in China today, and there have been numerous celebrities in history. For example
Dong Hu was a historian of the Jin Dynasty in the Spring and Autumn Period. His birth and death dates are unknown. Jin Linggong was an immoral man, and his minister Zhao Dun repeatedly advised him. However, Linggong refused to listen and wanted to kill him, so Zhao Dun fled abroad. Later, Zhao Chuan, a tribesman, killed Duke Ling and returned the shield to Jin without asking for Chuan. Dong Hu Nai wrote: Zhao Dun killed his king. Confucius said: Dong Hu, a good history in ancient times, and his calligraphy is not hidden. His "straightforward" attitude in writing history provided a model for later historians.
Dong Zhongshu (179 BC-104 BC), a famous Confucian in the Western Han Dynasty, was born in Guangchuan (east of Zaoqiang County, Hebei Province). In the Spring and Autumn Period of Shaozhi, he became a doctor in Xiaojing. He gave lectures and recited poems, but did not visit the garden for three years. Promoting the exclusive respect of Confucianism officially established the orthodox status of Confucianism. He is the author of Chun Qiu Fan Lu and other books.
Dong Zhuo (?-192), courtesy name Zhongying, was born in Lintao (now Min County, Gansu Province) of the Han Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Huan, he was an official named Linlang; during the reign of Emperor Ling, he was a former general. When Emperor Ling died, he led his troops to the capital, killed the eunuchs, deposed the young emperor, established Emperor Xian, killed the queen mother, and made himself the grand master. He was promiscuous and violent. Yuan Shao and others therefore launched an army to attack, and were later killed by Lu Bu.
Dong Jun Qianwei, a native of Zizhong in the Eastern Han Dynasty, was named Wenbo. Study "Qing's Rites" and learn about ancient and modern times. In the fifth year of the Yuan Dynasty, Emperor Ping of the Western Han Dynasty issued the Ming Sutra and moved it to the Linshi Order. Emperor Guangwu promoted filial piety and integrity during his military career. Emperor Ming Yongping was a doctor at first. At that time, he founded the five suburbs of worship, as well as the ancestral temple rituals, music, dignity, and uniforms. He was discussed with many people and was known as Tongru in the world. Tired of moving to the general with five senses. He died in his seventies.
Dong Yun (?-246), courtesy name Xiuzhao, was a native of Zhijiang, Nanjun (now Zhijiang, Hubei), and the son of Zhonglang General Dong He. At first, he sacrificed himself for the prince. Liu Chan succeeded to the throne and moved to Huangmen to serve as minister. Before Zhuge Liang left the Qishan Mountains for the first time for the Northern Expedition, he was concerned that the emperor was young and would not distinguish between black and white. Yiyun was fair-minded and asked Yiyun, Fei Yi and Guo Youzhi to serve as ministers in the palace. Soon after, he moved to the imperial court, led General Hu Ben, and commanded the guards' soldiers. Yun often criticized and admonished his later master. At that time, the empress doted on the eunuch Huang Hao. Yun not only treated the eunuch with kindness, but also punished Hao several times. Hao was afraid of Yun and did not dare to do anything wrong while Yun was still alive. In the seventh year of Yanxi's reign (244), he served as a servant of the Shangshu Order and served as the deputy of General Fei Yi. Nine years later, he died.
Dong Boren was born in the Western Wei Dynasty and lived through the Northern Zhou and Chen Dynasties. He was a painter of the Sui Dynasty. He was still alive in the early years of the Sui Dynasty and was a native of Runan (now Henan). He was a man of many talents, and his official rank reached the rank of general in the palace of Guanglu Temple. The painter of Buddhist statues, figures, balconies, carriages and horses entered the Sui Dynasty at the same time as Zhan Ziqian, and was also known as "Dong Zhan"
Dong Jin, with the courtesy name Huncheng, was born in Yuxiang, Hezhong, Tang Dynasty (now Yongji, Shanxi). He was born in the eleventh year of Kaiyuan (723) and died in the fifteenth year of Zhenyuan (799). He served in the Tang Dynasty and became prime minister. He fulfilled his mission as an envoy to Huihe; when Han Huang was in power, he stood up to defend Yuan Xiu; during the rebellion in the Four Towns, he lobbied Li Huaiguang not to rebel against the court; during the Xuanwu period, he quelled the rebellion of Deng Weigong and guarded his arrogant soldiers. Warriors, the last two points were most conducive to the stability of society at that time.
Dong Ping (?-835) was born in Liyang, Xuanzhou, Tang Dynasty. Shunzong Yongzhen Jinshi. He is the assistant minister of Zhongshu under the official sect. At the end of Taihe period, Emperor Wenzong, together with his ministers Jia Qie and others, plotted to eliminate all the eunuchs. They falsely claimed that nectar had fallen from heaven and ordered the eunuch Qiu Shiliang and others to go and see it. If the matter is revealed, he will be hunted and killed by the eunuchs. It is known in history as the "Manna Change".
Dong Yuan, a painter of the Southern Tang Dynasty during the Five Dynasties. He painted landscapes using the hemp method, which was plain and innocent. Later, Ju Ran inherited his style and was called "Dong Ju". He was the main school of southern landscape painting in the Five Dynasties and the Northern Song Dynasty, and had a great influence on later generations.
Dong Jieyuan was a dramatist during the Jin Dynasty. He created "The Romance of the West Chamber" based on "The Story of Yingying" by Yuan Zhen of the Tang Dynasty, which prepared the conditions for the later Yuan opera writer Wang Shifu to compose "The Romance of the West Chamber".
Dong Qichang (1555～1636), also known as Xuanzai, also known as Sibai and Xiangguang Jushi. A painter of Ming calligraphy, a native of Huating (now Songjiang County, Shanghai).
Wanli Jinshi, official to the Minister of Rites in Nanjing, died with the posthumous title Wenmin. He has a harmonious nature, understands Zen philosophy, is excellent in poetry and prose, has outstanding calligraphy, and is extremely lively and unrestrained in painting. He has written books such as Essays on Painting Zen Rooms, Rongtai's Collected Works, Painting Purpose, and Painting Eyes.
Dong Xian, Great Sima of the Western Han Dynasty. When he was 22 years old, he was favored by Emperor Ai. He was promoted to the rank of Grand Sima and controlled the government affairs. His family became prominent in the government for a while.
Dong Bangzheng was born in Dongyangxin, Shandong Province in the Ming Dynasty, with the courtesy name Keping. He was awarded the title of magistrate of Liuhe County with tribute students. He was good at riding and shooting. In the 32nd year of Jiajing (1553), he led troops to fight against the Japanese pirates. He was appointed as the Inspector of the Chasi Bureau, led the coastal defense road, and was stationed in Shanghai County. The following year, the Japanese leader Xiao Xian led the Japanese to invade the county. He held on with weak troops and forced the Japanese to retreat. The trained soldiers know the terrain and the enemy's situation, and have repeatedly made military exploits. In the thirty-fourth year, he led his troops to attack the Japanese nests in Sichuan and Sha, and then gathered troops to attack the Japanese in Suzhou. Later, he was suppressed by Zhao Wenhua and sent to exile in Suzhou Prefecture. Soon after, he resigned due to illness.
Dong Xiaowan, a famous talented woman, is one of the "Eight Famous Prostitutes" of Qinhuai River. She has a pretty appearance, is good at calligraphy and painting, and is familiar with poetry and history. She later married Mao Xiang, a famous writer in the Qing Dynasty, as his concubine.
Dong Shuo, (1620～1686), a novelist in the late Ming Dynasty. The name is Ruoyu and the name is Xi'an. After the fall of the Ming Dynasty, his surname was changed to Lin, his given name was Jian, his courtesy name was Yuanyou, his name was Nancun, he was also known as Lin Huzi, and he called himself "Chamulin". In his middle age, he became a monk at Lingyan Temple in Suzhou, with the Buddhist name Nanqian and the courtesy name Yuehan. A native of Wucheng (now Wuxing, Zhejiang). He had been a prominent figure for generations, but by the time of his father, he had declined. Dong said that when he was young, he studied under Zhang Pu, the leader of the "Fushe", and later joined the "Fushe". He also had a good match with the nationally conscious monk Nan □. After Nan □ passed away, Dong Shuo succeeded him in charge of Lingyan Temple. He is good at remembering dreams. He once established a "Dream Club" and wrote "Dream Club Agreement". There are also books such as "Zhaoyang Dream History" and "Dreamland Chronicles" dedicated to dreams, which reveal the content of reality in the strange dream world. , expressing his dissatisfaction with the dark times. His novel "Journey to the West" is related to this.
Dong Bangda is a famous painter, known as one of the ten philosophers of Qing Dynasty painting.
Dong Biwu (1885, 1886-1975) was born in Huang'an (now Hong'an), Hubei. His original name was Xian Cong. In his early years, he joined the Tongmenghui and participated in the Revolution of 1911. In 1920, he established a communist group in Hubei and attended the First Congress of the Communist Party of China the following year. In the Central Revolutionary Base Area, he served successively as president of the Central Party School, executive member of the Central Workers' and Peasants' Democratic Government, and president of the Supreme Court. After the Long March arrived in northern Shaanxi, he served as the principal of the Central Party School and acting chairman of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region Government. After the founding of New China, he successively served as President of the Supreme People's Court, Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman of the People's Republic of China, and Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress. Member of the Sixth Plenary Session of the Sixth Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. Died in Beijing. There is "Selected Works of Dong Biwu. Selected Poems".
Dong Haoyun
(1912-1982) was born in Dinghai, Zhejiang. Named Zhaorong. He studied in Shanghai in his early years and was fluent in English, Japanese, French and other languages. In 1928, he was admitted to Jincheng Bank and worked at Tianjin Aviation Company. In 1940, China Shipping Trust Company was established as a private company. In 1946, he applied for the re-establishment of the China Shipping Trust Company in Shanghai, setting a precedent for Chinese people to sail ships across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In 1948, he founded Fuxing Co., Ltd. and served as director (Chairman Du Yuesheng). In 1950, the company moved to Taiwan and published "Bayun" magazine. In 1959, the 70,000-ton oil tanker "East Asia Giant" was built, which was one of the top ten largest oil tankers in the world at that time. In 1971, he co-founded the "Season Continuing Education College" with Chapman College and other schools in the United States. It is the only maritime college in the world, also known as the Cosmos. He serves as the chairman of the school board of directors and establishes the "Dong Haoyun Scholarship". Later, he founded the American Bank of Asia in San Francisco, served as a director of the Hoover Institution of Stanford University, and a director of Hong Kong Sing Tao Newspaper Co., Ltd. He was the founder of Tung Shipping Group and was known as one of the seven shipping kings in the world. Died of illness in Hong Kong. Author of four volumes of "Dong's Aviation Industry Series".
Dong Cunrui Dong Cunrui (1933-1948) In 1945, the young militiaman Dong Cunrui joined the Eighth Route Army. He gradually became a resourceful and brave soldier in fierce battles and joined the Communist Party of China. In 1948, during the battle to liberate Longhua, our army was blocked by the enemy's bunker. Dong Cunrui rushed under the bridge with the explosive pack in his hand, but could not find the explosive holder. In order to ensure victory in the entire battle, he resolutely held the explosive pack in his hand, blew up the enemy's bunker, and heroically gave his life.