Tan Lun

Tan Lun 譚綸
Governor of Fujian, Minister of Defence
In office
1568–1573
Succeeded by Viceroy of Liangguang

1564--1568

Personal details
Born 1520
Efang, Jiangxi
Died 1577
Occupation Politician

Tan Lun (Chinese: 譚綸; ; Pinyin: , Wade-Giles: , Styled Zeuli 子理; Posthumous name: (1520 –1577) was an eminent Han Chinese official, military general, of the Jiajing Emperor middle Ming Dynasty in China.

Tan Lun raised the Qi Jiguang and combined another generals to fight effectively against the Wokou and restored the stability of Ming Dynasty along with other prominent figures, including Zhang Juzheng. He was known for his strategic perception, administrative skill , took army top stronger of middle Ming Dynasty, but also sometimes for his ruthlessness on the execution of his policies. Tan also exemplified loyalty in an era of chaos.

Awards

Popular culture

King Hu had been directed The Valiant Ones film about Tan Lun in 1975, the classic one of Wuxia films, especially the film as Ming navy soldiers fighting with Wokou by Japanese sword in beach very brilliant.

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Government offices
Preceded by
Governor of Fujian
1548–1557
Succeeded by
Preceded by

(acting)
Viceroy of Liangguang
1564–1568
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Viceroy of Zhili
1567
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Minister of Defence
1568–1573
Succeeded by