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Wei Xiang
Chancellor under Emperor Xuan of Han, courtesy name Ruoweng, Marquis of Gaoping; he held the chancellorship from 67 to 59 BCE, died in office, and persuaded the emperor not to attack the Xiongnu.
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Also known as Ruoweng · Marquis of Gaoping
Wei Xiang, courtesy name Ruoweng, from Dingtao in Jiyin, was chancellor under Emperor Xuan of Han. He served as magistrate of Maoling, grand administrator of Henan, inspector of Yangzhou, Counsellor of Remonstrance and Minister of Agriculture, became Imperial Secretary in 71 BCE and chancellor in 67 BCE with the title Marquis of Gaoping, and died in office in 59 BCE after about nine years. When the Xiongnu raided Han forces at Cheshi and the emperor wanted to retaliate, Wei Xiang submitted a memorial citing the exhaustion of the border commanderies and troubles inland, and the emperor took his advice. He has a biography in the Han Shu.
Life and times
Dates birth unknown – 59 BCE