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Liu Qi

Type Figure Region Hebei Time c. 1098–1162 Also known as Liu Xinshu、Count of Shunchang

Outstanding Southern Song general against the Jin; shattered Wuzhu's forces at Shunchang and defeated Wanyan Liang at Zhegao in 1161.

Timeline

  1. c. 1098–1127Cangzhou · HebeiLiu Qi, courtesy name Xinshu, was from Cangzhou. After the Jingkang Incident he crossed south, gained a reputation for bravery and strategy, and during the Jianyan era fought across the Lianghuai region, gradually becoming an independent field commander.
  2. 1128–1142Shunchang Prefecture · FuyangIn 1140 Liu Qi defended Shunchang, defeating with inferior numbers Wuzhu's Iron Pagodas and guai-zi cavalry, killing many Jin troops; the victory was one of the Southern Song's famous open-field wins over the Jin.
  3. 1143–1155Luzhou · HefeiAfter Shunchang Liu Qi garrisoned Western Huai and Jingxiang, repairing walls, storing grain and training troops, laying the foundation for long-term Jianghuai defense. During the Shaoxing era he coordinated with Han Shizhong and Yue Fei to keep Lianghuai secure.
  4. 1156–1162Zhegao · HefeiIn 1161 Wanyan Liang invaded south; Liu Qi fought and crushed the Jin army at Zhegao, complementing Yu Yunwen's victory at Caishi to thwart the Jin offensive. He died early in the Longxing era, posthumously granted the title of Grand Preceptor, posthumous name Wumu.

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