| dc.description.abstract | The research focuses on inquiring into a minister of war, Yang Bo, discussing the politics and national defenses in the period of Jiajing and Longqin. Yang Bo’s parents have a profound influence on his growth. Yang Bo’s father is diligent in politics and loves people. Inspired by his father, Yang Bo forms a hardworking character. Yang Bo’s mother educates Yang Bo strictly, and often reminds him to be a loyal and honest official.
Yang Bo was a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations in 1529. As a magistrate of Chang’an county, he showed an excellent governance capability. In 1538, he accompanied Zhai Luan to go on a border inspection, and then he was admired by Zhai Luan. In 1538, Yang Bo was promoted to Minister of the Board of War which managed milatary affairs. In 1543, he was promoted to Superintendent of Education in Shandong which was in charge of the local education. In 1545, he was promoted to Shandong Grain Storage Official which was in charge of money management. In 1546, he was promoted to Official (Youduyush) which was in charge of local supervision. Yang Bo had a wide experience of military, education, and supervision affairs. It represents that Yang Bo’s abilities were highly regarded by the court.
Yang Bo was promoted to Minister of War in 1555, and he was in charge of national defense and security in late Jiajin period. Yang Bo had been Minister of War for almost ten years, and was the pivot in defending against the north enemies and south pirates in late Jiajin period. Yang Bo ‘s leading style and his military strategies not only relate to the national denfence and security of Jiajing, but also extend over the periods of Longqin and Wanli. We discuss Yang Bo’s military ideas in the aspects of border defense against enemies, sea defense against pirates, horse administration and eliminating robberies.
In summary, Yang Bo has a profound effect on the political situation of Jiajing and Longqin. Yang Bo’s ultimate achievement in his life is against the north enemies and south pirates. It becomes the most powerful support to the national denfence and security of the court . | en_US |