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方之陶

明朝 · 忠烈

方之陶 (明朝·忠烈) was a notable historical figure from 明朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 方之陶: 方之陶.

Biography

方之陶。
明史卷二百五十一 列传第一百三十九:
  瑜子之陶,年少有干略。李自成陷宜城,瑜父民忠骂贼而死。之陶被获,用为兵政府从事,寻以本府侍郎守襄阳。襄阳尹牛佺,贼相金星子,其倚任不如也。之陶以蜡丸书贻传庭曰:“督师与之战,吾诡言左镇兵大至,摇其心,彼必返顾。督师击其后,吾从中起,贼可灭也。”传庭大喜,报书如其言,为贼逻者所得。传庭恃内应,连营前进,之陶果举火,报左兵大至。自成验得其诈,召而示以传庭书,责其负己。之陶大骂曰:“吾恨不斩汝万段,岂从汝反耶!”贼怒,支解之。

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方之陶 was 明朝 Period 忠烈, whose life is recorded in official historical documents.
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方之陶 lived during the 明朝 period, with the official title of 忠烈.
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