Wei Qing (simplified Chinese: 卫青; traditional Chinese: 衛青; pinyin: Wèi Qīng; Wade–Giles: Wei Ch'ing, died 106 BC), born Zheng Qing (鄭青) in Linfen, Shanxi, was a famous general during Han Dynasty of China, whose campaigns against the Xiongnu earned him great acclaim. He was the younger half-brother of Empress Wei Zifu, making him the Emperor Wu's brother-in-law. He was also the uncle of Huo Qubing.
Read more about Wei Qing: Family Background and Early Career, Career As General, The Battle of Mobei and Involvement in Li Guang's Death, Late Career and Death
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