Who is She? One of the known female generals in ancient China and potentially the only one that had spent some time in a humble situation Notable Life Events Why is She Remarkable? I didn’t actually know she was the one who started a trend of wives of officials earning a separate wage. I didn’tContinue reading “Remarkable Women in Ancient China (26)- Liang Hong Yu “
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Remarkable Women in ancient China (25)- Zhao Rao
Who is she? Notable Life Events Why is She Remarkable?She is not the only palace maid who has risen to a high position (nor the only nanny for the Emperor for that matter) but I did find it interesting how it was effectively palace servants, of which Zhao Rao is one, that the Dowager EmpressContinue reading “Remarkable Women in ancient China (25)- Zhao Rao”
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