1. Li Shanchang was a Chinese official of the Ming dynasty, part of the West Huai faction, and Duke of Han, one of the six founding dukes of the Ming dynasty in 1370.
10 Facts About Li Shanchang
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Li Shanchang was one of Emperor Hongwu's associates during the war against the Yuan dynasty to establish the Ming dynasty.
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Li Shanchang established salt and tea monopolies based on Yuan institutions, launched an anti-corruption campaign, restored minted currency, opened iron foundries, and instituted fish taxes.
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Li Shanchang was tasked with purging political opponents, anti-corruption, and rooting out disloyal military officers.
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Li Shanchang proved able and energetic, often staying behind to transfer army provisions.
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Li Shanchang was given first rank among officers with the titles of Left Grand Councilor and "Duke of Han".
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Li Shanchang joined with Hu Weiyong against Yang Xian, another chancellor.
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Li Shanchang quarreled with the great classical scholar Liu Bowen, causing the latter to resign from public office.
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Li Shanchang was ultimately implicated in 1390 in a decade-long conspiracy and purged along with his extended family and thirty thousand others.
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Li Shanchang was executed largely on the basis of his awareness and non-reporting of treason.