Fang Xuanling
Fang Qiao (579 – 18 August 648),
courtesy name Xuanling, better known as
Fang Xuanling (), posthumously known as
Duke Wenzhao of Liang, was a Chinese statesman and writer who served as a
chancellor under
Emperor Taizong in the early
Tang dynasty. He was the lead editor of the historical record ''
Book of Jin'' (covering the history of the
Jin dynasty (266–420)) and one of the most celebrated Tang dynasty chancellors. He and his colleague,
Du Ruhui, were often described as role models for chancellors in imperial China.
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