Zai Xun (載勳) | 24 Histories

Overview

Zai Xun was a prince Zhuang.

PeriodQing

IdentityHistorical · Male

Roles

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1900 二十六年
Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 465, passage 48

Career and standing

Prince Zhuang 莊王
Held
Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 465, passage 137

Places and affiliations

Polity Qing 清 · Relation Served
Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 465, passage 48

Events and relationships

Commanded Boxers
AD 1900 二十六年 · Military · Commander · With Gangyi (剛毅)
Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 465, passages 48, 110

References in the histories

Draft History of Qing, Chapter 465Volume 465 Biographies 252: Xu Tong With: Yu Shi, Yu Shi Son: Cheng Yu, Gang Yi, Zhao Shuqiao, Qi Xiu, Ying Nian, Yu Lu With: Ting Yong, Yu Xian With: Li Tingxiao · 4 passages

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太后愈信之，因命剛毅、載勳統之，比於官軍。 The Empress Dowager believed them still more and put Gang Yi and Zai Xun in command, treating the Boxers as the equal of regular troops.

拳匪亂作，以英年、載瀾副載勳、剛毅統之。 When the Boxer rising erupted, Ying Nian and Zai Lan were appointed deputies to Zai Xun and Gang Yi in commanding the movement.

載勳等出示，招致義民助攻使館，英年弗能阻，匪益橫，任意戕殺官民。 Zai Xun and his allies posted notices recruiting militia to attack the legations; Ying Nian could not stop them, and the rebels grew bolder, slaughtering officials and civilians at will.

至則謁端王載漪、莊王載勛、大學士剛毅，盛言拳民忠勇得神助。 In Beijing he visited Prince Duan, Prince Zhuang, and Grand Secretary Gang Yi, praising the militia's loyalty, courage, and supernatural aid.