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| Liang Hongyu | |||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 梁紅玉 | ||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 梁红玉 | ||||||
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Liang Hongyu was a Chinese general of the Song Dynasty.[1] She became famous during the Jin–Song wars against the Jurchen-led Jin Dynasty. Her real given name was lost in time. She was simply referenced in the official Chinese history books as "Lady Liang" (梁氏). Historical details of Liang's life are sketchy,[2] but she was known to be the wife of Han Shizhong, a Song general known for resisting invaders from the Jin Dynasty together with Yue Fei and others, and to have commanded troops at the Battle of Huangtiandang using drums to coordinate the Song forces.
Since her death, several legendary tales have emerged of her life and exploits. These tales give her the name "Hongyu" (红玉), meaning "Red Jade".[3]
- ^ Edwards (2021-09-13). Men and Women in Qing China: Gender in The Red Chamber Dream. BRILL. ISBN 978-90-04-48271-5.
- ^ "Liang Hongyu". Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ Lee, Lily Xiao Hong; Wiles, Sue (2015-01-28). Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Women, Volume II: Tang Through Ming 618 - 1644. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-317-51562-3.