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Zhang Wenzhong’s original name was Zhang Cong (1475‒1539). As the pronunciation of Cong was the same as that of Emperor Jiajing’s personal name, his name was changed to Fujing. Zhang received his jin shi degree at the age of 47 after seven attempts; however, after he entered the government service, he quickly became Grand Secretary of the Imperial Library, and six years later became the Grand Cabinet Secretary. He was once removed from his post, accused of abuse of authority, but was recalled a month later and ...