Yu Qian
Yu Qian (; 1398–1457),
courtesy name Tingyi (廷益),
art name '''Jie'an''' (節庵), was a Chinese official who served under the
Ming dynasty. Under
Emperor Yingzong, he worked in the Ministry of War, eventually becoming a vice minister. He distinguished himself in the
Tumu Crisis, leading the defense of the imperial capital against the Mongols, and was promoted to the position of Minister of War. For the next eight years, he remained the most influential member of the government of the new
Jingtai Emperor. In January 1457, Yingzong returned to power and Yu Qian was promptly executed.
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