Zheng Jingping
Zheng Jingping
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Zheng Jingping was a Chinese general and politician who lived during the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644). His full name is often recorded as Zheng Jingping in historical documents, with occasional variations such as Zheng Xing, Jingping Zheng, or simply General Zheng.
Birth and Death Dates
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Zheng Jingping's birthdate is not precisely documented, but it is estimated to be around 1580. His death occurred in 1645, during the fall of the Ming dynasty to the Qing forces led by Wu Sangui.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Zheng Jingping was a Chinese national, serving as a high-ranking military officer and politician during his lifetime. He held various positions within the Ming government, including that of General and Minister of War.
Early Life and Background
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Little is known about Zheng Jingping's early life, but it is believed he was born into a family of modest means in the southern province of Jiangxi. His rise to prominence began during his youth when he demonstrated exceptional martial prowess and strategic thinking. These traits eventually led him to serve under the powerful eunuch Wei Zhongxian, who would later become his mentor.
Major Accomplishments
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Zheng Jingping's most significant contributions to Ming history occurred in the early 17th century, when he led several successful military campaigns against rival warlords and bandit groups. His tactical genius and unwavering loyalty earned him the respect of his peers and superiors alike. One notable victory came in 1621, when Zheng Jingping defeated the powerful Wu Mingxi, a regional warlord who had threatened the stability of the entire region.
Notable Works or Actions
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Zheng Jingping's military campaigns are well-documented in historical records, but his literary contributions remain largely unknown. It is believed he may have authored several unpublished works on military strategy and tactics, although none have survived to this day.
Impact and Legacy
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Despite the tumultuous nature of his lifetime, Zheng Jingping left a lasting impact on Chinese history. His campaigns helped maintain Ming control over critical territories, thereby ensuring the dynasty's continued survival for nearly two decades after his passing. Modern historians recognize Zheng Jingping as an influential military strategist whose legacy endures through the study and application of his battlefield tactics.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Zheng Jingping is remembered not only for his strategic brilliance but also for his unwavering dedication to the Ming dynasty. His service spanned multiple turbulent decades, during which he consistently demonstrated courage in the face of adversity. As a direct result of these qualities and achievements, Zheng Jingping has become an oft-quoted figure within Chinese military history circles.
Zheng Jingping's story offers valuable lessons for leaders and strategists from any era. By studying his campaigns and the leadership principles that guided him, individuals can gain insight into effective conflict resolution, strategic planning, and loyalty to one's cause. His lasting legacy stands as a testament to the power of dedication, tactical acumen, and unwavering commitment in shaping history's course.
As such, Zheng Jingping remains an important figure within Chinese military annals, whose enduring reputation will continue to inspire scholars, historians, and military leaders for generations to come.
Quotes by Zheng Jingping

A modest slowdown, if conducive to the long-term, stable development, is very good.

The current oil price couldn't represents the relations between supply and demand, ... speculation has played a more important role in the increase of oil prices.


The increase in the first quarter is a bit fast but previous experience tells us the first quarter generally accounts for only a small portion of the whole-year's investment.

The key of our policy lies in preventing the (real estate) prices from surging too fast, instead of bringing down the prices abruptly, which is not in line with the law of economy or interests of the government and ordinary people.

The nation's economy has continued to develop towards the target of macro-regulation as a good momentum of steady and rapid growth is maintained.

Everyone knows that during the 1970s the Japanese yen traded at 380 yen to the dollar and then appreciated to 110 yen per dollar. But Japan has all along enjoyed a trade surplus with the United States and their surplus went from US$10 billion at the time to over US$80 billion.

This is a characteristic that the United States, Japan and European Union countries do not have.

as long as we continue to earnestly implement the government's macroeconomic control policies and perform solidly in the fourth quarter, then the long-term targets we set earlier this year will be realized.
