The Study Of Wei Xue Zeng

Wei Xuezeng is a well kown political figure in middle and late of Ming Dynasty.He passed the examination of Jinshi at an early age. Then he initiates into the field ofpolitics. Because the integrity and act impartially he received government recognitionand be promoted. In late of Jiajing period he served as Xunfu of Liaodong. Liaodongwas facing a threat of Mongolia group then, and the local internal political was notwell at the same time. Wei managed Liaodong for three years to make the reform ineconomic and military etc. He made a contribution to the development of Liaodongarea. In Wanli period, Because offended Zhang Juzheng and Feng Bao, Wei Xuezengwas demoted to stay at home for ten years. Until the death of Zhang Juzheng, Weireturned to the government. Wanli nineteen years, at the age of sixty-six Wei Xuezengwas served as Sanbianzongdu of Shanxi. During his tenure, Bobai launched a rebellionin Ningxia. The rebel colluded with Mongolia, The Ming army fighting capacity waslow and lack of money at that time.Under the leadership of Wei Xuezeng, the Mingarmy turned the tide of the battle. When the Ming army to victory, Wei xuezeng wasarrested, because of a conflict between him and Yushi Mei Guozhen. Finally, manyministers pleaded for him, The Wanli Emperor allowed his retirement home.Wei Xuezeng experienced the Jiajing, Longqing and Wanli three dynasties, Heplayed a very important role in the middle and late Ming Dynasty politics, especially inEthnic Relations. The character of Wei Xueceng, His life and times are worth studying. This paper hopes to draw the attention of the academic circle through the study of thecharacters and the times, and give Wei a comprehensive and objective evaluation.This paper includes four major segments: The first segment introduced thebackground of Wei Xuezeng life, to enable readers to understand the relationshipbetween Wei and the Times. The second part mainly introduces the life and characterof Wei Xuezeng. The following two parts mainly introduces two important things inWei’s life. The third part mainly expounds As the Xunfu of Liaodong, Wei’scontribution. The fourth part mainly introduces Wei Xuezeng Against the Bo Baiinsurgency and analyses Wei’s merit and fault. Concluding remarks, discusess therelationship between Wei’s destiny and time.