Yang Shiqi

MedievalPoliticianChina1365 — 1444

Ming Grand Secretary during the golden age of the early Ming.

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Quick Facts

Born

1365

Died

1444

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)75

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)82

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score61.7

Yang Shiqi — Complete Timeline

1402 AD

Appointment as Grand SecretaryPolitical Action◆ Major

The Yongle Emperor appointed Yang Shiqi as a Grand Secretary in the newly established Grand Secretariat. This position made him a key advisor to the emperor and a central figure in the Ming bureaucracy.

AppointmentBureaucracyImperial Advisor

Impact: nationalconstructive

1408 AD

Compilation of the Yongle EncyclopediaCultural◆ Major

Yang Shiqi served as one of the chief editors of the Yongle Encyclopedia, a massive compilation of Chinese knowledge. The encyclopedia contained over 11,000 volumes and was the largest encyclopedia in world history at the time.

EncyclopediaCultural AchievementScholarship

Impact: globalconstructive

1425 AD

Regency during the Xuande Emperor's minorityPolitical Action◆ Major

After the death of the Hongxi Emperor, Yang Shiqi was one of the senior officials who guided the young Xuande Emperor. He helped maintain stable governance and continued the policies of the early Ming golden age.

RegencyImperial SuccessionStability

Impact: nationalconstructive

1433 AD

Advocacy for the abolition of the eunuch maritime expeditionsPolitical Action

Yang Shiqi supported the decision to halt the treasure voyages of Zheng He. He argued that the expeditions were too costly and diverted resources from domestic needs. The voyages were ended, and China's maritime expansion ceased.

Maritime PolicyZheng HeIsolationism

Impact: global