Yu Qian
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Yu Qian, courtesy name Tingyi, art name Jie'an, was a Chinese official who served under the Ming dynasty. Under Emperor Yingzong, he worked in the Ministry of War, eventually becoming a vice minister.
Portrait by Gu Jianlong
Yu Qian Temple, Hangzhou
Entrance to the Yu Qian Temple in Beijing.
Esen Taishi
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Esen was an Oirat taishi and khagan of the Northern Yuan dynasty between 1453 and 1454.
Emperor Yingzong of Ming, captured by Esen during the Tumu Crisis