Che Kung[a] (2 January 1235 – 30 December 1330), also known as Che Da Yuan Shuai,[b] was originally a military commander of the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), who, according to lore, had supreme power to suppress rebellion and was renowned for his loyalty to the emperor.[1] He was also famous for his power to suppress plagues and his skill in medicine.[2] He is believed by some worshipers to have been involved in the attempt to keep the Song state alive by bringing Prince Ping and his brother to the south.[3] He is now considered the God of Protection.
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