The first female general in ancient times was a good wife and mother, and also Wu Ding's favorite wife. Why did she remarry many times after her death?

In ancient history, many outstanding women emerged. These women not only play an important role in politics, but also make meritorious deeds on the battlefield. Such women appeared a long time ago. They were outstanding women and outstanding generals at that time.

For example, Fu Hao of Shang Dynasty was such a woman. She was not only the beloved queen of King Wu Ding of Shang Dynasty at that time, but also the high priest in charge of sacrifice, and an outstanding female general in the history of China. It is a bright color in the history of Shang dynasty, which shows us her courage and perseverance after thousands of years.

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Wu Ding is the most famous king in the history of Shang Dynasty, which created the peak in the history of Shang Dynasty. When he ascended the throne, he was already the 23rd monarch in the history of Shang Dynasty. According to historical records, he married more than 60 women in his life, three of whom were his queens, and Fu Hao was his last wife.

Fu Hao's real name is Yan Xin, and Fu Hao is a special name for the queen in Shang Dynasty. Because she is a concubine, everyone calls her "Fu", and some records also call her stepmother Xin. The Shang Dynasty in BC12nd century was at the peak of its historical development. After Wu Ding, King of Shang Dynasty, succeeded to the throne, he made great efforts to govern, and the territory of Shang Dynasty was unprecedentedly powerful, and Fu Cha also contributed.

Fu Hao was originally a woman from the tribes around Shang Dynasty. Because of her political marriage, she came to Shang Dynasty and became Wu Ding's wife. Shang dynasty attached great importance to sacrifice and divination. Because there were many things that ordinary people couldn't understand at that time, they had to do so. At that time, people in Shang dynasty liked divination very much, no matter it was big or small, just like people now go out to watch the zodiac.

At that time, the wizard was one of the most important roles, and sacrifice was one of the important matters, and Fu Hao, the queen of Shang Dynasty, assumed such responsibility. In 76 of last century, the excavation of Fu Hao's tomb in Anyang, Henan Province revealed the legendary life of this woman for us, and let us know and understand Fu Hao.

In her tomb, many bronzes were unearthed with many inscriptions on "Fu Hao". Therefore, we can speculate that Fu Hao supported many important sacrificial activities at that time, such as offering sacrifices to heaven and ancestors, which were highly respected by the people at that time.

At that time, as a sacrifice, Fu Hao could not only read the sacrificial ceremony in the ceremony, but also write an inscription on the Oracle Bone Inscriptions. So Fu Hao was also a few intellectuals at that time. Therefore, Fu Hao was an outstanding politician and outstanding woman at that time.

Fu Hao is not only important politically, but also a leader militarily. During the reign of Wu Ding in Shang Dynasty, he faced the mess left by the ninth rebellion. Although Pan Geng moved its capital to Yin, it is still not very stable and needs to be rectified.

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The external situation of Shang Dynasty is also very complicated. There are not only many countries and tribes around, but also the relationship between Shang Dynasty and them is not stable. The use of force is also an important means to solve problems with these countries. In order to stabilize the situation, in exchange for the stability of the people's life in Shang Dynasty, Fu Hao often led troops to fight.

Fu Haoyuan's expedition was recorded in the Oracle Bone Inscriptions left by the Yin people. Oracle Bone Inscriptions said: Zhen, suddenly a good woman is a good man. This Oracle Bone Inscriptions recorded the event that Fu Hao collected soldiers in Pang. Although there is no specific record, it can still be seen that Fu Hao has the temperament of a military leader.

In addition to recruiting, Fu Hao also participated in many foreign wars. Like Pakistan, Turkey, foreigners and other countries at that time, Fu Hao crusaded against them and plotted evil in the war. Major military achievements have been made many times.

For example, Turkey is a square country not far from the capital of Shang Dynasty. This tribe often harassed the Shang Dynasty, which paid a lot of manpower and material resources for it, but did not achieve great results. When Wu Ding was in office, he harassed him again. At this time, the woman took the soldiers and fought with them.

The woman led the troops only once, crushing the earth and winning. After winning the battle, we continued to pursue the victory and completely defeated the enemy. After this war, the Turkish side finally let go and never launched a war against the Shang Dynasty again. It can be seen that women's military talents are not lost to men.

Chongqing in ancient times was called Ba in ancient times, which also posed a great threat to Shang Dynasty. During the reign of Wu Ding, Fu Hao launched a crusade. In the process of fighting Pakistan, Mu Hao launched an army ambush. Then Wu Ding also launched an all-out attack on it. The Pakistani side was annihilated for a time, and the two men cooperated seamlessly.

In Fu Hao's tomb, many bronzes were unearthed, including bronze cymbals, two of which were engraved with the words "Fu Hao". It can be speculated that this weapon was used by Fu Hao in the war before his death, which also shows that his position in the military is extremely high.

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In order to reward her contribution in the war, King Wu Ding of Shang Dynasty also gave her many fiefs. In addition, Mu Hao has his own army. In order to commemorate her achievements, King Wu Ding of Shang Dynasty made many bronzes for her, and Fang Ding, a good woman, was one of them.

The relationship between Fu Hao and Wu Ding in Shang Dynasty is also a much-told story. Although Wu Ding, King of Shang Dynasty, married many wives before his death, what Wu Ding liked most was to be a good wife. The Shang Dynasty left a large number of Oracle Bone Inscriptions, which shows that King Wuding respected his wife. In the Oracle bone inscriptions, the situation of women divined by King Wu Ding of Shang Dynasty.

When a woman goes out to fight, he will read divination, hoping that nothing will happen to her. Pregnant women will give birth to children, and Wu Ding will also do divination to pray for the safety of mother and child. If a woman is unwell, Wu Ding will also do divination, hoping to get better soon. Just after Fu Hao's death, Wu Ding also divined and asked how Fu Hao was doing underground.

He is afraid of getting married, and he is unhappy underground. Wu Ding also married him to his ancestors. According to Oracle Bone Inscriptions's records, Wu Ding, the Shang king, was not at ease and asked the priest if he had married a woman. Sacrifice said, only Zu Ti married a good woman, the king held a major ceremony for this. Not long after, I was still worried that Fu Hao was not doing well underground, and I married Tai Jia and Tang successively.

Although in the eyes of later generations, the priest only comforted him, from Wu Ding's point of view, he really thought of his wife. This feeling is also moving. You can see how good the relationship between two people was before their lives. Judging from the tomb of Fu Hao that we dug up, its specifications are also very grand, and we can also see Wu Ding's respect for it.

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Although Fu Hao was a woman, she enjoyed such grand treatment after her death and became a female general and politician at that time. It can be seen that Fu Hao is a very outstanding woman, who has won the respect of Wu Ding and the people. In the long history, we can still feel her charming colors.

References:

Chang Xin Zhi: Women of Shang Dynasty-Good Women

Luo Zhenyu: Prefabrication of Book Deeds in Yin Ruins.

Hu Houxuan: A Textual Research on Yin Feudal System.

author

Jin Nian, a freelance writer and a history lover, is devoted to the study of history. I hope to take history as a mirror, shape collective memory, and learn from the past.