Yan Song (Ming Dynasty)

Yan Song (Chinese: 嚴嵩; pinyin: Yán Sōng; 1480–1567), courtesy name: Weizhong (惟中), pseudonym: Jiexi (介溪), was a corrupt Ming Chinese politician, who dominated the Ming government for two decades as Grand Secretary during the reign of the Jiajing Emperor.

Famous quotes containing the word song:

    Stay me with flagons, comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.
    —Bible: Hebrew The Song of Solomon 2:5.