Li Rang

Li Rang was born in Shucheng County during the Ming Dynasty. He served as a military general during the reign of Emperor Chengzu (Hongwu Emperor), and was also a consort of Emperor Chengzu and the Marquis of Fuyang. In his early years, he served as an envoy of Prince Yan Zhu Di and married Princess Yongping. When Zhu Di rose in rebellion, Li Rang led troops to seize Daning and fought fierce battles around Baigou River. Subsequently, he was promoted to the Office of Administration of Beiping and assisted Emperor Renzong (Zhu Youling) in defending Beiping. During the conflict, Li Rang’s father, Li Shen, served as the Deputy Commander of the Left Guard.

At that time, Emperor Hui of Ming attempted to persuade Li Rang to surrender, promising to spare his father. However, Li Rang refused and continued fighting against the security forces. Later, Emperor Hui ordered the execution of Li Rang’s father and his entire family; some family members were executed as accomplices, while others were relocated. In the first year of Yongle, Li Rang’s wife, Princess Yongping, was elevated to Princess Yongping, and Li Rang was granted the title of Marquis of Fuyang and made a son-in-law of the emperor. After his death, he was posthumously awarded the title of Gongmin and conferred the noble title of Duke of Jinguo.