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Di Qing: From Frightened Coward to Victorious General

During the Northern Song Dynasty, Han Qi and Fan Zhongyan led the armies to defend against the menacing Western Xia Dynasty. Both influential dignitaries were held in very high esteem by the military. Upon arriving in Shaanxi, an official recommended the unknown Di Qing to them. He was a brave fighter and was considered to ...

Michael Segarty

Painting 'Summer Mountains.'