Han Qi

A politician from the Northern Song Dynasty in China. Born in Anyang (Henan Province). Passed the Jinshi examination at a young age. He established discipline in the political world, played an active role in impeaching evil ministers, and, as a peace envoy, rescued 1.9 million starving people in Sichuan. He repelled an invasion by Li Yuanhao of the Western Xia Dynasty, and at the age of 30, he was already renowned for his literary and military skills. He held various local government positions, including governor of Yangzhou, of his own accord, but in 1056 he became Sanshishi and Privy Councilor, and in 1058 he became Prime Minister, participating in national politics for about 10 years. During that time, he also supervised the compilation of national history. After the accession of the 6th emperor, Emperor Shenzong (reigned 1067-85), he was impeached by Wang Tao and became a local official again. He opposed the Qingmiao Law and the territorial cession demanded by the Khitan, and came into direct conflict with Wang Anshi. He resigned from his post and died. He was known as a wise minister along with Fuhitsu. His book is "Anyangshu."

[Setsuko Yanagida]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

中国、北宋(ほくそう)の政治家。安陽（河南省）の人。若くして進士に及第。政界の紀綱を正し、邪臣の弾劾に活躍、また体量安撫使(あんぶし)として四川(しせん)の飢民190万を救済した。西夏(せいか)の李元昊(りげんこう)の入寇(にゅうこう)を撃退し、30歳ですでに文武に名声が高かった。自ら求めて揚州(ようしゅう)知事などの地方官を歴任したが、1056年には三司使(さんしし)、枢密使、58年には宰相となり、約10年間にわたり国政に参画。その間国史の監修も行った。第6代神宗(しんそう)（在位1067～85）即位後、王陶(おうとう)の弾劾を受けてふたたび地方官となり、青苗(せいびょう)法や、また契丹(きったん)の求める領土割譲にも反対して王安石(おうあんせき)とまっこうから対立し、官を辞して没した。富弼(ふひつ)と並んで賢相と称された。著書に『安陽集』がある。

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