sep 29, 1129 - Liang Hongyu
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- Lived at a time of transition from Northern to Southern Song Dynasty
- Married Han Shizhong and accompanied him into battle from that point
- Threatened with her life, she chose to prioritise the nations safety over her own
- As a reward she was given a government salary for the first time in Chinese history for her contributions to national security
- After the next war success Liang asked that she did not receive honours rather that her husband be penalized for losing an opportunity
- This request highlighted her character and for this she was given the title "Yangguo Lady"
- She brought peace
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