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       Fu Hao was a famous lady far back into the Shang Dynasty. She had been beautiful since born into a rich family. She married the king Ding Wu and became the queen. She obtained the favor of the king all the time. Her military talent hadn’t been discovered before an event broke out in the country:

      Once when the country was in war with the tribe named Gui Fang in the east, another tribe, Qiang in the west, tried to fish in the troubled water, trying to attack Shang country in the back. King Ding Wu was very upset about the nasty situation. At that time, the queen volunteered to lead the arm to go out for the war.

      However, it was unusual to have a female commander in a military troop, but the king compromised in the end due to the persistance of him queen.

      Then the queen started to organise her troop. She selected thousands of prisoners to serve as her soldiers. She gave the Qiang invaders a big lesson and then continued fighting. Finally she conqured several tribes in the West, enlarging the territory of her country.

      Unfortunately, she didn’t live long.Bbecause of the deseases she died at an early age, living the king four sons. To memorize his outstandingly talented queen, the king built a big tomb for her and hold a state funeral for her. This tomb still exists. You can visit it in Hennan province.