Liang Ji (梁冀) (died 159), courtesy name Bozhuo (伯卓), was a politician and military commander of Han Dynasty China. He dominated government in the 150s together with his sister, Empress Liang Na. After his sister's death, Liang Ji was overthrown in a coup d'etat by Emperor Huan, with the support of the eunuch faction, in 159. The Liang clan and the clan of his wife, Sun Shou (孫壽), were slaughtered.
Read more about Liang Ji: Family Background and Early Career, As Grand Marshall Under Emperor Shun, As Grand Marshall Under Emperors Chong and Zhi, As Grand Marshall Under Emperor Huan, Loss of Power and Death
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