The Biography of Qin Liangyu and Shen Yunying, Female Generals of the Great Ming

Why do history books only record male generals?

Can't women become generals, too?

This book tells the stories of two female generals from the Ming dynasty!

Besides being a high-ranking noblewoman, Qin Liangyu held several highly unusual positions.

She was the only female tusi in Ming history, a female deputy commander-in-chief, a female Marquis of Loyalty, a female Grand Guardian of the Crown Prince, a General Who Pacifies the East, and the commander-in-chief of Sichuan.

She was also the only woman in Chinese history to be commemorated individually as a renowned dynasty general in an official history, the Biographies of Generals and Ministers in the History of Ming.

Shen Yunying was born into a family of military officials and was the daughter of a successful military examination candidate. She was unlike ordinary girls from a young age.

She was also officially appointed by the Ming court as General of Renewed Martial Valor and female guerrilla general.

How did she earn the title of female general?

What heroic deeds did she perform in the late Ming?

Come hear the stories of two female generals from Ming history!

This isn't official history. It's a bit wild!