[1]Name, dates, and originGu Cheng lived from 1330 to 1414, used Jingshao and Jingzhao as courtesy names, and was from Jiangdu in Yangzhou Prefecture in the late Yuan and early Ming period.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The original values provide Gu Cheng’s name, lifespan, Ming affiliation, two courtesy-name forms, and Jiangdu origin.
Souyun顧成 (50065)The biographical entry identifies Gu Cheng as a late-Yuan and early-Ming man from Jiangdu in Yangzhou Prefecture and gives his dates and courtesy name.
WikidataGu Cheng (Q45505795)The item supplies the English name, Ming-dynasty description, English forms of the two courtesy names, and 1330 and 1414 date values.
[2]Appearance and martial skillGu Cheng was exceptionally tall and strong and was described as skilled with a particular weapon.
Souyun顧成 (50065)The biographical text describes Gu Cheng as tall, powerfully built, and exceptionally strong.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The original value notes his skill with a particular weapon.
[3]Late-Yuan service and early postsAt the end of the Yuan, Gu Cheng entered Zhu Yuanzhang’s personal guard and held the posts of 百戶, 千戶, and Fengxiang Guard 百戶 in the stated years.
Souyun顧成 (50065)The biographical text says that Gu Cheng was chosen for his courage to serve in Zhu Yuanzhang’s personal guard at the end of the Yuan.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The appointment values place him as 百戶 in 1356, 千戶 in 1358, and 百戶 at Fengxiang Guard in 1364.
[4]Early-Ming military careerIn the early Ming, Gu Cheng served as 衛指揮僉事 at Chengdu Rear Guard and Guizhou Guard, was transferred to defend Guizhou in 1375, became 步騎先鋒 in 1381, and commanded Puding Guard in 1382.
Souyun顧成 (50065)The biographical text states that Gu Cheng was transferred to defend Guizhou in the eighth year of the Hongwu reign.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The appointment values show successive 衛指揮僉事 service at Chengdu Rear Guard and Guizhou Guard, followed by 步騎先鋒 in 1381 and 衛指揮使 at Puding Guard in 1382.
[5]Mid-to-late Hongwu promotionsIn 1392 Gu Cheng became 都指揮同知 in the Guizhou Provincial Administration, and in 1396 he held the posts of 征南將軍, 征南總兵官, and 都督僉事 of the Right Army Command.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The appointment values list the 1392 Guizhou Provincial Administration 都指揮同知 post and the 1396 征南將軍, 征南總兵官, and Right Army Command 都督僉事 posts.
[6]Capture and Jianwen officesIn 1399 Gu Cheng followed Geng Bingwen against the Yan forces, was captured, was released and sent to Beiping, assisted the heir there, and later held several Jianwen-era offices before receiving the Marquis of Zhenyuan title in 1402.
Souyun顧成 (50065)The biographical text narrates the 1399 campaign with Geng Bingwen, Gu Cheng’s capture, release, transfer to Beiping, and assistance to the heir.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The appointment values list 都督, 右都督, and 都督同知 posts during Jianwen and the 1402 Marquis of Zhenyuan title.
[7]Character and counselGu Cheng was loyal and cautious, read widely in books and histories, and offered many plans while stationed in Beiping.
Souyun顧成 (50065)The biographical text describes Gu Cheng as loyal and cautious, versed in books and histories, and active in counsel at Beiping.
[8]Hereditary privilege and final commandAfter the Prince of Yan took the throne, Gu Cheng received a hereditary succession charter, continued to command in Guizhou, and held the post of 總兵官 in 1413.
Souyun顧成 (50065)The biographical text says that after the Prince of Yan became emperor, Gu Cheng received a hereditary charter and continued to command in Guizhou.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The appointment values place the 總兵官 post in 1413.
[9]Death and posthumous honorsGu Cheng died in 1414, was posthumously elevated to Duke of Xia, and received the posthumous name Wuyi.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The original values provide the death year, Duke of Xia title, and Wuyi posthumous name.
Souyun顧成 (50065)The biographical entry gives 1414 as the death year and states that he was posthumously granted Duke of Xia and named Wuyi.
WikidataGu Cheng (Q45505795)The item provides the Wuyi posthumous name and the 1414 death value.
[10]Father, grandfather, and great-grandfatherGu Cheng’s father was 顧萬一, his grandfather 顧千二, and his great-grandfather 顧百四.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The kinship values identify 顧百四 as the great-grandfather, 顧千二 as the grandfather, and 顧萬一 as the father.
[11]SonsGu Cheng had six sons: 顧絙, 顧三聖保, 顧勇, 顧剛忠, 顧銑, and 顧銳.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The kinship values list the six sons and their names.
[12]DaughtersGu Cheng had five daughters: 顧德柔, 顧德真, 顧德能, 顧德善, and 顧德瑜.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The kinship values list the five daughters and their names.
[13]Later descendants and in-lawsThe genealogy includes descendants in several later generations, as well as daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The kinship values extend from grandchildren to ninth-generation descendants and also include daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law.
[14]Authors of commemorative textsThe temple stele was by 金善, the family biographies by 李維楨 and 何喬遠, and the spirit-path stele by 楊寓.
CBDBGu Cheng (66648)The association values connect 金善 with the temple stele, 李維楨 and 何喬遠 with family biographies, and 楊寓 with the spirit-path stele.
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