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Zhang Jun

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Zhang Jun (, 1097–1164), style name Deyuan, was a Chinese chancellor between 1135 and 1137, military commissioner, and general of the Song dynasty. A native of Mianzhu, Sichuan, he is also known by the pseudonym Zǐyán Jūshì. Zhang rose to hold various important civil and military posts, and was successful on several occasions in checking the incursions of the Jurchen Jin dynasty in the Jin–Song Wars, notably in 1118 and 1126. He was for war and extermination, and would hear of no compromise with these enemies of his country. In reference to his mission of defence to Shaanxi and Sichuan, Zhao Ding said of him that he had "repaired the heavens and cleansed the sun." He was appointed chancellor during the reign of Emperor Gaozong in 1135, a position he shared with Zhao Ding. In 1137 he fell a victim to the intrigues of Qin Hui, whose conciliatory policy he steadily opposed, and was sent to Yongzhou in Hunan. He was then recalled under the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, successor of Gaozong. He was ennobled as Duke. Xiaozong was supportive of Zhang's hawkish stance towards to the Jurchens. In the court of Xiaozong, his political rival was Shi Hao, his former tutor and an opponent of further wars against the Song. Afterwards he rose to the rank of Prince. He was deeply read, especially in the Classic of Changes, on which he wrote a commentary. Zhang was canonised as Zhōngyàn. See also Emperor Gaozong of Song Yue Fei Han Shizhong Qin Hui Zhang Jun (general) Timeline of the Jin–Song wars Citations

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“We (China) are still at a very critical stage in fighting the (COVID-19) Coronavirus. International solidarity is extremely important and for that purpose all countries should behave in a responsible manner.”
— Zhang Jun (2020) cited in "China virus death toll rises to at least 212 as WHO declares global emergency" on The Star Online, 31 January 2020.
“We highly commend the right decision made by the Government of Nicaragua (to switch diplomatic relations from Republic of China to the People's Republic of China), which is in line with the prevailing trend of the times and people's aspirations.”
— Zhang Jun (2021) cited in "Nicaragua cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan to align with Beijing" on ALjazeera, 10 December 2021.
“The overwhelming view of the international community is clear: an immediate humanitarian ceasefire is the overriding priority. We will not stop but continue to make our efforts to save lives, to uphold justice and to pursue peace.”
— Zhang Jun (2023) cited in "'US veto on Gaza ceasefire 'disappointing and regrettable': China" on TRT World, 9 December 2023.

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Not who you're looking for? Others named Zhang Jun: Chinese shot putter · Chinese general · Chinese diplomat · Chinese robber and serial killer

Notable quotes

“We (China) are still at a very critical stage in fighting the (COVID-19) Coronavirus. International solidarity is extremely important and for that purpose all countries should behave in a responsible manner.”
— Zhang Jun (2020) cited in "China virus death toll rises to at least 212 as WHO declares global emergency" on The Star Online, 31 January 2020.
“We highly commend the right decision made by the Government of Nicaragua (to switch diplomatic relations from Republic of China to the People's Republic of China), which is in line with the prevailing trend of the times and people's aspirations.”
— Zhang Jun (2021) cited in "Nicaragua cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan to align with Beijing" on ALjazeera, 10 December 2021.
“The overwhelming view of the international community is clear: an immediate humanitarian ceasefire is the overriding priority. We will not stop but continue to make our efforts to save lives, to uphold justice and to pursue peace.”
— Zhang Jun (2023) cited in "'US veto on Gaza ceasefire 'disappointing and regrettable': China" on TRT World, 9 December 2023.

Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.

Overview

Zhang Jun (, 1097–1164), style name Deyuan, was a Chinese chancellor between 1135 and 1137, military commissioner, and general of the Song dynasty. A native of Mianzhu, Sichuan, he is also known by the pseudonym Zǐyán Jūshì. Zhang rose to hold various important civil and military posts, and was successful on several occasions in checking the incursions of the Jurchen Jin dynasty in the Jin–Song Wars, notably in 1118 and 1126. He was for war and extermination, and would hear of no compromise with these enemies of his country. In reference to his mission of defence to Shaanxi and Sichuan, Zhao Ding said of him that he had "repaired the heavens and cleansed the sun." He was appointed chancellor during the reign of Emperor Gaozong in 1135, a position he shared with Zhao Ding. In 1137 he fell a victim to the intrigues of Qin Hui, whose conciliatory policy he steadily opposed, and was sent to Yongzhou in Hunan. He was then recalled under the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, successor of Gaozong. He was ennobled as Duke. Xiaozong was supportive of Zhang's hawkish stance towards to the Jurchens. In the court of Xiaozong, his political rival was Shi Hao, his former tutor and an opponent of further wars against the Song. Afterwards he rose to the rank of Prince. He was deeply read, especially in the Classic of Changes, on which he wrote a commentary. Zhang was canonised as Zhōngyàn. See also Emperor Gaozong of Song Yue Fei Han Shizhong Qin Hui Zhang Jun (general) Timeline of the Jin–Song wars Citations

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