Xu Pu
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Biography
Xu Pu was a scholar in the palace, and successfully graduated after the highest Imperial examination as a jinshi (進士), or "chosen scholar", in 1454 AD. He entered the Grand Secretariat as a Minister in 1487 AD. He had a quiet conservative policy, which aimed at compromise and friendly relations to his colleagues. His predecessor was Liu Ji. Xu Pu wanted the Emperor to check on the power of Li Guang and the Daoists, but failed with his protests. He was received in audience only once during 12 years as Minister. However in 1497 AD he was entrusted with the preparation of the Collected Statutes of the Ming Dynasty, which were published after his death in 1509 AD. He was known to be lenient to his subordinates and in private life he was distinguished for filial piety and charity. When he died in 1499 AD he left 800 mu of tax-free land to the poor of his clan and was canonised as Wen Jing (文靖).
References
古今姓氏族譜 [Gujin Xingshi Zupu] A Chinese Biographical Dictionary, Giles, Herbert (1898), London: Bernard Quaritch / Shanghai: Kelly & Walsh
External links
- [1] Cultural China
