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Yue Fei (Chinese: 岳飛; March 24, 1103 – January 28, 1142), courtesy name Pengju (鵬舉) was a Chinese military general who lived during the Southern Song dynasty and is remembered as a patriotic national hero of Song China, known for leading its forces in the wars in the 12th century between Southern Song and the Jurchen-ruled Jin dynasty ...
Yue Fei (born 1103, Tangyin, Henan province, China—died January 27, 1142, Lin’an [now Hangzhou], Zhejiang province) was one of China’s greatest generals and national heroes. In 1126 North China was overrun by the nomadic Juchen ( Jin ), and the Song capital at Kaifeng was taken.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Yue Fei was just the man for the job. In a series of campaigns lasting three years, Yue Fei beat the shit out of every bandit and seditionist he could find, bludgeoning them into the ground with his bare hands and then conscripting any survivors into his army.
Aug 12, 2021 · General Yue Fei’s quest to restore his kingdom ended in failure, with his murder by a dishonest prime minister and the disbandment of his troops. Yet because of his famous determination, patriotism, strictness, and extraordinary dedication to his cause, he is one of China’s most celebrated heroes.
Oct 10, 2023 · Yue Fei, a military commander from the 12th century, stands as a symbol of loyalty in Chinese culture. Legend has it that Yue's mother tattooed four Chinese characters onto his back: "Jing Zhong ...
Jan 27, 2021 · On January 27 (or maybe January 28), 1142, Yue Fei was killed, framed by corrupt government officials. Over the course of nine centuries, Yue Fei has become one of China’s best known legends, an exemplar of moral and political rectitude and a tool for advancing agendas.
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Just before the end of the Lunar Year, Yue Fei was found dead in his cell, either poisoned or strangled depending on the account, allegedly on the orders of Qin Gui. Separating fact from legend is always hard in Chinese history, particularly when that figure is one of China’s most famous patriots.
