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Zhu Fu
Early Eastern Han minister from Xiao in Pei, aide to Emperor Guangwu, whose quarrel with Peng Chong while Governor of You Province led to Peng's revolt; made Marquis of Wuyang and later forced to die under Emperor Ming.
A walled hilltop city with a tall brick gate tower stands above a pine-covered cliff, its wall running along the ridge, while a long wooden bridge crosses a wide river below and plains, islets and layered mountains stretch into the distance, with no person in view.
Also known as Shu Yuan
Zhu Fu, courtesy name Shuyuan, came from Xiao in Pei (northwest of today's Xiao County, Anhui), born around 6 BCE. He followed Liu Xiu in the conquest of Hebei and the taking of Handan, was made Marquis of Wuyang in 26 CE and rose to Grand General and Governor of You Province, later Commandant of the Capital Garrison and Minister of the Imperial Stud, with the new title Marquis of Xinxi. His dispute with Peng Chong, Grand Administrator of Yuyang, over appointing subordinates led Peng to rebel and defeat him. Dismissed in 46 for abuse of power, he was denounced and ordered to die under Emperor Ming, around 66.
Life and times
Dates c. 6 BCE – 66 CE