Tomb of Wang Dun

Tomb of Wang Dun

The Tomb of Wang Dun is a cultural heritage site protected at the county level in Taikang County.

The Tomb of Wang Dun is located in Wangfen Village, Gaolang Township, northeast of Taikang County. In 1989, it was designated as a county-level cultural heritage site by the People's Government of Taikang County.

The Tomb of Wang Dun is 2 meters high, has a circumference of 35 meters, and is conical in shape. According to the *Taikang County Annals*: Wang Dun (1336–1404) was born in the year of Zhìshùn Bǐngwǔ during the Yuan Dynasty. His courtesy name was Shilu, and his pseudonym was Yezhuang. He was a virtuous official in the early Ming Dynasty and passed away in the year of Yǒngxù Bǐngxū. He served as an official in the Ministry of Rites, as a Langzhong in the Ministry of Personnel, and as a Tongpan (vice magistrate) in both Daming Prefecture and Changsha Prefecture. In the early years of the Jianwen era, he was appointed Minister of Revenue. After Emperor Chengzu of Ming (Zhu Di) ascended the throne, he retained Wang Dun in his position. Wang Dun eventually retired as the Governor of Shandong and returned to his hometown, where he passed away two years later due to illness. Known for his integrity in office, empathy for the people, and frugal lifestyle, he was often humorously referred to by later generations as “Honest Head.” He left behind a substantial body of literary work, including the six-volume *Poetry Collection of Yezhuang* as well as two other collections titled *Returning to the Fields* and *Leisure Hours*.

Wang Dun [Ming Dynasty] (1334–around 1404), courtesy name Shilu, was a native of Taikang. He passed away around the second year of the Yǒnglè era during the reign of Emperor Chengzu of Ming. In 1366 (the 26th year of the Zhìzhì era), he achieved the degree of *jìnshì* (advanced scholar). He served as the magistrate of Yishi County. During the Hongwu era, he was summoned to serve as an official in the Ministry of Rites. He was later promoted to serve as the Participating Censor of Fujian and became known for his honesty and prudence. He was sent as an envoy to the Luchuan tribal region, where he declined their gifts. However, fearing that refusing might cause suspicion among the locals, he accepted the gifts but, upon returning to Yunnan, handed them over to the official treasury. In the early Jianwen era (1399), he was appointed Minister of Revenue. When the Yan army entered, he fled over the city wall but was captured by patrols. Emperor Chengzu reinstated him to his former post and later ordered his retirement as Governor of Shandong. After returning home, he died in frustration. Wang Dun authored... More details about Wang Dun++

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