Liu Tongxun was a politician in the Qing dynasty.
12 Facts About Liu Tongxun
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Liu Tongxun was one of relatively few ethnically Han Grand Secretariat of the Qianlong Emperor's reign.
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Liu Tongxun has served for the Qing government for more than 40 years with integrity, and dares to direct advice to the emperor, has made remarkable achievements in official administration, military affairs and river conservancy.
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Liu Tongxun was born in a scholarly family and got a good education since childhood.
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Liu Tongxun was studying hard enough, and obtain Jinshi degree in 1724.
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Liu Tongxun died in 1773 due to overwork, at the age of 76.
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Liu Tongxun was famous in the central government because of his incorruptible personality.
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Liu Tongxun investigated several cases of Manchu officials who got involved in Malfeasance.
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In 1746, Liu Tongxun served as governor of the transport of water.
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At that time, the canal rose quickly and Liu Tongxun asked for permission to divert the canal water out of the sea.
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Liu Tongxun did not consider it necessary to conquer this huge ranch that had not traditionally threatened China's homeland.
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Liu Tongxun suggested that the main force should be temporarily withdrawn to Hami to avoid any further losses.