Tang Taizong Li Shimin (599-649)
The only emperor of the Chinese Empire throughout the ages, he was the second monarch of the Tang Dynasty and the second son of the great ancestor Li Yuan. He was born in Wugong (now northwest of Wugong, Shaanxi Province). When he was four years old, a fortune teller predicted that this son would be able to help the world and bring peace to the people in the future. In the eleventh year of Emperor Yang's great cause in the Sui Dynasty (615), Emperor Yang was besieged by the Turkic Shibi Khan and his troops in Yanmen (today's Dai County, Shanxi). Li Shimin, who was only sixteen years old, applied for the King of Qin and became famous. In the thirteenth year of Daye (617), Li Yuan was appointed to stay in Taiyuan, and Li Shimin followed him to Jinyang (today's Taiyuan, Shanxi).
At this time, the Sui government was in decline and the world was in chaos. Li Shimin made friends with heroes and actively recruited troops, preparing to raise troops to rebel against the Sui Dynasty and seize the world. His close friend Liu Wenjing, the magistrate of Jinyang County, was implicated by Li Mi, the leader of the Wagang Army, and was arrested and imprisoned.
Emperor Liu Che (156 BC - 87 BC) of the Han Dynasty, whose childhood name was Liu Zhi, was the seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty. Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty was the tenth son of Han Jing Emperor Liu Qi, the grandson of Han Wen Emperor Liu Heng, and the great-grandson of Han Gaozu Liu Bang. His mother was Queen Wang Nuan. He was appointed crown prince at the age of 7 and ascended the throne at the age of 16. He reigned for fifty-four years and established one of the most glorious achievements of the Han Dynasty. His talents, military skills, and military skills made the Han Dynasty one of the most powerful countries in the world at that time.
Jiang Shang, whose surname is Jiang, Lu family, given name Shang, and given name Ziya. Also known as "Jiang Taigong", "Jiang Ziya", and "Lu Wang". After King Wen of Zhou passed away, King Wu of Zhou also respectfully called him "Shangfu".
Jiang Taigong Jiang Ziya was from the East China Sea (now Xuchang, Henan, or Jiangzhai, Linquan, Anhui). During the Shang Dynasty, he served as a minor official. At the end of the Shang Dynasty, the people were in dire straits and King Zhou was tyrannical every year. Jiang Ziya resigned from his post and left Chaoge, the capital of Shang Dynasty, and lived in seclusion in Panxi Gorge. And fish by the magical method of long pole, short line, straight hook, and back fishing at the magnetic spring. After waiting for many years, Jiang Ziya finally moved King Wen of Zhou who was eager to seek talents. Jiang Ziya lived in seclusion for 10 years. When he was 83 years old, King Wen of Zhou visited again. At King Wen's sincere request, Jiang Ziya was worshiped as Sima to assist King Wen. Because King Wen of Zhou once said to Jiang Ziya: "You are really my grandpa!", so later generations respectfully called Jiang Ziya as Jiang Taigong and Taigong Wang. Jiang Ziya became successful in his old age, practiced martial arts for King Wen and King Wu of Zhou, worked hard to govern, and planned to overthrow the tyranny of Shang Zhou. In 1066 BC, Zu Zhi led 30,000 troops and defeated the Shang army in Muye, establishing the Zhou Dynasty for King Wu. Because Jiang Ziya assisted King Wu in destroying the Shang Dynasty, he was entrusted to Qi (now Shandong) and was the founder of Qi. His posthumous title is Qi Taigong.
Zhang Liang (-186 BC), also known as Zifang, was one of the three heroes of the early Han Dynasty. Koreans in the late Warring States Period (today's Xinzheng, Henan)
It is said that they were from Chengfu in the early Han Dynasty ("Notes to the Book of the Later Han Dynasty" says: "Zhang Liang came from Chengfu", which is now southeast of Bozhou City, Anhui). The ancestors were originally Korean nobles. After Qin destroyed Korea, he attempted to restore Korea, made friends with assassins, and failed to snipe Qin Shihuang in Bolangsha (southeast of Yuanyang, Henan), and fled to Xiapi (now north of Suining, Jiangsu). During the peasant uprising at the end of Qin Dynasty, he led his troops to defect to Liu Bang, and soon persuaded Xiang Liang to establish the Han nobles as King of Han and Situ of Han. Later Han Wangcheng was killed by Xiang Yu and returned to Liu Bang as his important adviser. During the Chu-Han War, he proposed strategies such as not establishing descendants of the Six Kingdoms, uniting Yingbo and Peng Yue, and reusing Han Xin. He also advocated pursuing Xiang Yu and annihilating the Chu army. After Liu Bangxi entered Wuguan, he used tricks to defeat the enemy in Yaxia; he helped Liu Bang at the Hongmen Banquet. Escaping from danger; "asking for the land of Hanzhong for the king of Han"; and "making strategies to bring peace to the world" in the Chu-Han war were all adopted by Liu Bang. The Han Dynasty was established and the princes were granted the title of "Liuhou". Seeing that Liu Bangfeng was close to his old friend, he punished the old personal grudges, tried his best to admonish Liu Bangfeng for his long-standing grievances, and cleared up the doubts of the officials. Liu Bang once praised him for his "strategic planning and decisive victory thousands of miles away, which is the merit of Zifang".
Zhuge Liang (181-234)
A politician and military strategist of the Shu Han Dynasty during the Three Kingdoms. His courtesy name was Kongming, a native of Langyeyangdu (now Yinannan, Shandong). At the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty, he lived in seclusion in Longzhong, Deng County (now west of Xiangyang, Hubei Province), paying attention to worldly affairs, and was called "Wolong". In the twelfth year of Jian'an (AD 207), Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times. He proposed to Liu Bei that he occupy Jing (now Hunan, Hubei) and Yi (now Sichuan) states, seek the support of the rulers of various ethnic groups in the southwest, and unite with Sun Quan to fight against Cao Cao. The proposal to unify the country is the so-called "Longzhong Pair". From then on he became Liu Bei's main adviser.
Later, according to his strategy, Liu Bei joined forces with Sun to attack Cao, won the Battle of Chibi, occupied Jingyi, and established the Shu Han regime. When Cao Pi succeeded the Han Dynasty, he assisted Liu Bei in proclaiming himself emperor and serving as prime minister. In the first year of Jianxing (223 years), Liu Chan succeeded to the throne. He was granted the title of Marquis of Wuxiang and led the shepherd of Yizhou. All political affairs, big or small, were decided by him. During his time in power, he worked hard to govern, strictly enforced rewards and punishments, implemented the farmland policy, and improved relations with all ethnic groups in the southwest, which was conducive to the development of local economy and culture. He sent troops five times to attack Wei and compete for the Central Plains. In the twelfth year of Jianxing's reign, he opposed Sima Yi of the Wei Dynasty in Weinan. He died of illness in the Wuzhangyuan Army and was buried in Dingjun Mountain (now southwest of Mian County, Shaanxi Province). It is said that he once innovated the repeating crossbow, which could fire ten arrows at the same time, and also created a "wooden ox and flowing horse", which was beneficial to mountain transportation. His works include "The Collection of Zhuge Liang".
Guan Zhong (?～645 BC)
A statesman of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period. His name was Yiwu, his courtesy name was Zhong, and he was also called Guan Jingzhong. A native of Yingshang (now part of Anhui). It is said that he was engaged in business in his early years and later engaged in political activities. In the struggle between Prince Xiaobai (Gong Huan of Qi) and Prince Jiu for the throne of Qi, Guan Zhong once supported Prince Jiu. After Xiaobai obtained the throne, he appointed Guan Zhong as the most important person regardless of his previous suspicions. Guan Zhong also assisted Duke Huan of Qi in implementing reforms. Politically, he implemented the Shenguowubi system of dividing the country and the countryside, that is, the monarch and the second minister were in charge of the country. He also established military organizations at all levels in the country and stipulated that scholars, farmers, industry, and merchants should conduct their own duties. industry; economically, the tax reform was implemented, the mine fields were "expropriated according to the land", and a number of policies were adopted that were conducive to the development of agriculture and handicraft industry.
Guan Zhong actively urged Duke Huan of Qi to adopt the policy of respecting the king, fighting against the barbarians, and striving for peace with the country, in order to establish hegemony. The so-called "repelling the barbarians" refers to resisting the Rong and Di invaders who invaded the Chinese region. The so-called "respecting the king" means respecting the power of the king of Zhou and safeguarding the patriarchal system under the emperor of Zhou. The so-called winning over states is to use military and economic means to gain the support of small and medium-sized princely states. Tan (now east of Jinan, Shandong), Sui (now southwest of Feicheng, Shandong) and other countries once despised Qi and were destroyed by Qi. Those who obey will come to court and be hired, and they will all receive generous rewards. In 651 BC, Duke Huan of Qi held a meeting with the princes in Kuiqiu (now Lankao, Henan) and determined that the princes and states were not allowed to build embankments on the Yong River to harm neighboring countries, and they were not allowed to intentionally not sell grain to neighboring countries. Through this alliance, Duke Huan of Qi became the overlord of the Central Plains. Guan Zhong played an important role in rectifying internal affairs, developing the economy, and enriching Qi's national strength.
Yue Fei [Song Dynasty], named Pengju (1103 to 1141), was born in Tangyin, Xiangzhou (now Tangyin, Hebei Province). He was granted the title of Founding Duke of Wuchang County, and was granted the title of Shaobao Inspector of the School, deputy envoy to the Privy Council, and informed of political affairs. He was harmed by Qin Hui. In the sixth year of Chunxi, he was given the posthumous title of Wu Mu, and in the fourth year of Jiading, he was posthumously named King of E. He is a master of calligraphy. There is a stone carving in Jinsha Temple where he left an inscription at the age of You. The words are very strong. The handwriting of "Qing Liang" is exquisite in regular script, which is very similar to that of Yan Zhenqing. The book written by Shizhuan shows the master's example, with majestic momentum and strong writing power, just like the person he was. There is Yuewumuji. He died at the age of thirty-nine. "Biography of Song History, Fanzhou Lu, Judong Collection Miscellaneous Compilation"
Qi Jiguang [Ming Dynasty] (AD? to ??about 1587), named Yuanjing, was born in Dingliao. The year of his birth is unknown, but he died in the fifteenth year of Wanli of Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty. The hereditary Dengzhou Guards command Qianshi. Young and suave, there is a strange energy. He was from a poor family and loved to learn, but he was well versed in classics and history. During the Jiajing period, he joined the generals in Zhejiang to defeat the Japanese in eastern Zhejiang and advanced to the third level. Japanese invaders in Jiangxi and Fujian were ordered to attack with reinforcements, and their military exploits were outstanding. He was promoted to governor of Fujian, defeated the opera bandits many times, and established a powerful town in the south. He was nicknamed "Qi Jiajun". There were many policemen in Huijimen, and the governor ordered the governor to conduct military training in the three towns of Jizhou, Changping and Baoding. The border preparations and repairs are strictly controlled, and the military appearance is the best among all borders. Six months after the death of Zhang Juzheng, the ruler of the country suddenly moved to Guangdong. Jiguang was frustrated and had no ambition, so he left for the country. After more than a year, he fell ill. Zhang Xifan and others impeached him again, but he gave up and returned. After living there for three years, Fu Guang's house was sparsely recommended and his salary was seized. Jiguang also died, and his posthumous title was Wu Yi. Jiguang wrote many military strategists' poems and essays, including three volumes of "Hengshang Manuscript", two volumes of "Yuyu Manuscript" (generally known as "Zhizhitang Collection"), "New Book of Jixiao", "Training Soldiers" "Real Records", "New Book of Military Preparation", etc., and "General Catalog of Junsiku" were handed down to the world.