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王友 （明朝·侯爵、抗倭） was a notable historical figure from 明朝 in Chinese history. This page presents a detailed biography of 王友: 王友，荆州人.
Biography
王友，荆州人。
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王友，荆州人。袭父职为燕山护卫百户。从起兵，定京师。论功当侯，以骄纵，授都指挥佥事。及邱福等议上，乃封清远伯。明年充总兵官，帅舟师沿海捕倭。倭数掠海上，友无功，帝切责之。已，大破倭。帝喜，降敕褒劳，寻召还。四年从征交阯，与指挥柳琮合兵破筹江栅，困枚、普赖诸山，斩首三万七千余级。六年七月进侯，加禄五百石，与世券。明年，再征交阯，为副总兵。八年还，从北征，督中军。别与刘才筑城饮马河上。会知院失乃干欲降，帝令友将士卒先行，谕以遇敌相机剿灭。友等至，与敌相距一程，迂道避之应昌。军中乏食，多死者。帝震怒，屡旨切责，夺其军属张辅。还令群臣议罪。已而赦之。十二年，坐妾告友夫妇诽谤。有验，夺爵。未几卒。仁宗即位，官其子顺为指挥佥事。
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