notable people: General Chen Yi commanded the Battle of Huangqiao in Qujiang Tower, in downtown Jiangyan. Ming dynasty general Tang Shunzhi () fought the Japanese wokou in Jiangyan. Yue Fei () and Wen Tianxiang () were both stationed in Jiangyan to fight against the Jin and Mongol invaders during the Song dynasty. Wang Dong (), one of the founders of the 'Taizhou clique' philosophy, taught in Jiangyan for decades in the Wanggong Temple (""). The temple is now preserved as a museum. Liu Jingting () was Master of Yangzhou Pingtan, a form of traditional Chinese opera. The artist Tang Zhique (), along with his brother Tang Zhiyi () and nephew Tang Riyin (), the so-called 'Three Tangs', were from Jiangyan during the Ming dynasty. Huang Longshi () was a Master of go in the Qing Dynasty. Gao Ershi () was a calligrapher in modern times. Lu Fubao () was the consul of Taiwan. Hu Jintao (), the former General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, was born in Jiangyan. Cao Jun (), artist currently living in the United States. References External links Official website of Jiangyan, Jiangsu Jiangyan English guide (Jiangsu.NET) Official website of Qintong Boat Festival County-level divisions of Jiangsu Taizhou, Jiangsu