Zong Yu

Zong Yu

Zong Yu (456-504), whose name is Mingyang, was born in Nanyang and nieyang (now Nanyang, Henan Province). He was the grandson of the painter Zong Bing and the Minister of the Southern Dynasty in the southern and Northern Dynasties. He served in the song, Qi and Liang dynasties.

At the beginning of the Song Dynasty, he joined the army under Liu Yiqing, king of Linchuan. When Emperor Qi Wu ascended the throne, Xiao Zhaoye, the king of Nanjun, was appointed as the Secretary of management. He moved to moling county magistrate and Shangshu duguanlang and transferred to Yingzhou to govern the Central Plains. Honest and upright, Xiao Baorong, the later King of Nankang, said goodbye. When Xiao Baorong ascended the throne, he thought that xizhonglang would consult and join the army, and that he was the official of Zhongcheng, the imperial censor, the champion general, and the commander of the Wei army.

Xiao Yan, on behalf of Qi, thought that Zheng Lu Chang Shi and Donghai Taishou were the champion generals. In the second year of Tianjian (503), he became the right guard of the prince and became the Minister of the Fifth Army. Tianjian died in 504 at the age of 49.

Life of the characters

Liu Song period

Zong's family has lived in Jiangling for generations. His grandfather, Zong Bing, was recruited as the prince of the Southern Song Dynasty. Zong Bing refused to take office, so he had a noble name. His father, Zong fan, served as xizhonglang counsellor and joined the army. When he was a boy, he studied hard and had the ability to do things. Weak crown, hold Yingzhou scholar, enter the official career, successive Liu Song Dynasty Linchuan King Liu Yiqing's Chang Shi, hushihang joined the army.

Xiao Qi period

After Xiao Qi replaced Liu Song, he continued to be an official. Xiao Ziliang, the king of Jingling and situ of the Xiaoqi Dynasty, opened the West mansion, and gathered talented scholars to the West mansion, and integrated pictures. Zong was also invited to participate in this event. In the Yongming period (483-493) of Emperor Wu of Qi in the Southern Dynasty, Xiao Qi and the Northern Wei Dynasty made peace. The Emperor himself ordered Zong she and Ren Fang in Shangshu hall to receive Wei envoys together. Their character and talent were both the choice of a moment. Xiao Zhaoye, the eldest son of emperor Qi Wu and the king of Nanjun, lived in Xizhou. He was appointed as the Secretary of Zong Yu. Zong Yu was not only known for his talent in writing, but also praised for his loyalty and integrity. In the first month of the 11th year of Yongming (493), the crown prince Xiao Changmao died of illness. Xiao Zhaoye was appointed as the emperor's grandson, and Zong Yu was still in charge of the secretary. In July of the 11th year of Yongming Dynasty (493), Emperor Qi Wu died, and his great grandson Xiao Zhaoye succeeded to the throne. After Xiao Zhaoye came to power, there were many demerits. Zong Yu began to alienate him, and finally sought to be released to serve as the magistrate of moling county. Later, he was promoted to the official rank of Shangshu. On July 20, the first year of Longchang (494), Xiao Zhaoye was ordered to kill by the great general and the Minister of the Tang Dynasty. Most of Xiao Zhaoye's favorite ministers and former subordinates were killed in the incident. Only Zong Zhen and Fu Zhao survived because of their honesty. After Xiao Luan, the Ming emperor of Qi, ascended the throne, he appointed Zong he as the central government of Yingzhou. During his tenure, he became famous and competent. Later, because his father was old, he resigned and returned to his hometown.

Follow Xiao Yan

In July of the first year of Yongtai (498), Emperor Xiao Luan died and Prince Xiao Baojuan succeeded to the throne. In the first year of Yongyuan (499), his younger brother Xiao Baorong was named king of Nankang, general of xizhonglang and governor of Jingzhou, and Zong Yu was called to be a farewell driver. After Xiao Baojuan, he succeeded and killed many ministers. In November of the second year of Yongyuan (500), Xiao Yan, Yongzhou's governor, launched a rebellion; in December, Xiao Yingzhou, who assisted Xiao Baorong and took charge of Jingzhou's military, and xizhonglang's general, launched a rebellion in response to Xiao Yan. In the first month of the third year of Yongyuan (501), Xiao Yan led his army to set out from Yongzhou. In March, Xiao Baorong, the king of Nankang, was appointed emperor. He ascended the throne in Jiangling and changed the Yuan Dynasty to Zhongxing. Zong was promoted to xizhonglang to join the army, and still held the post of other driver. At that time, among the famous people in Jingzhou, Zong Yu and his fellow countrymen le'ai and Liu Tan had the highest reputation. They were always respected and believed by the people of Jingzhou. Therefore, Xiao Yingzhou relied on them very much and consulted them about everything. Xiao Yan led the army to set out from Yongzhou. Xiao Yingzhou sent Zong Yu out of Yangkou to present his strategy to Xiao Yan, and was responsible for escorting military supplies. Xiao Yan showed great respect for him. Yu Yu, the general of ningshuo, said to Zong Yu politely, "the emperor has not granted Xiao Yan Huang Yue, so he can't command all kinds of troops." Zong Yu returned to Jiangling and told the emperor he of this situation. In this way, he was granted the Yellow Yue by Xiao Yan. In the first year of Zhongxing (501), Zong moved to Zhongcheng, the imperial censor, and later left because of his father's death. After mourning, he returned to be the champion general and the Guard commander.

Xiaoliang period

In March of the second year of Zhongxing (502), Xiao Yan took over Xiao Baorong and returned to Jianye in the East. Xiao Baorong went to Gushu (now Dangyu in Anhui), and Xiao Yan forced him to abdicate. In April, Xiao Yan became emperor in Jiankang and changed his name to Liang, that is, Liang Wudi. In the first year of Tianjian, Emperor Wu of Liang Dynasty (502), Zong Xun was promoted to Zhenglu Changshi and Donghai Taishou, and retained the title of champion general. In the second year of Tianjian (503), he was recruited to Beijing as the right guard of the prince. In the winter of that year, he was promoted to the Secretary of the Fifth Army and took charge of Quanxu. In the third year of Tianjian (504), Zong Yu was ill and died at the age of 49. "Liang Shu · Volume 19 · biography 13" has a biography.

Character evaluation

The book of Liang states: "at that time, the western land was in great expectation, but he was believed by the people of the state to be with le'ai and Liu Tan in the same county. Xiao Yingzhou, the leading general of the army, had a deep engagement with each other, and consulted on everything." In the book of Liang, it is said that "if you study hard, you will be able to do it." In the book of Liang: "he is known by his writing, and he is also known by his integrity." Yao Cha, a minister of the Ministry of officials of Chen Dynasty, said: "Xiao Yingzhou set up a group of people in Dazhou to understand justice. At that time, people did not understand it. These three people (le'ai, zong'an and Liu tan) are the towns of Chu. It's a powerful way to build a business organization. There are many merits to be honest in this respect, but when you are an official, you should be kind at the same time. It's better to be in favor of you

Family members

Cousin: Zong Yue son: Zong Yaoqing

Chinese PinYin : Zong Guai