China: Carving of Deng Jiugong, depicting his role in the 16th Century Ming Dynasty novel Fengshen Yanyi ('Investiture of the Gods'). From Ping Sien Si Temple, Pasir Panjang Laut

Deng Jiugong was a character from the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. A general opposing E Shun, son of the South Grand Duke, at Sanshan Pass, he led the invasion against West Qi. He eventually switched sides and joined the Zhou army however, killing enemy commander Zhang Shan. Deng Jiugong was executed by Qiu Yin, the General of Divine Dignity, at Green Dragon Pass.

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