Hsin-ning in 1844. Foreseeing the T'ai-p'ng rebellion, he instituted
the trainband system and developed a force famous later on as the
Braves of Hupeh. After a succession of brilliant exploits against
the rebels, for which he was made Governor of Anhui and
rewarded with the order of the baturu^ he was hemmed in at
(
Chinese characters) Haü-chou, and committed suicide upon the capture of the
city. Canonised as (Chinese characters).
332
Chiang Fan (Chinese characters) (T. (Chinese characters)). A disciple of Yü Hsiao-k'o, who flourished at the close of the 18th cent. He wrote the (Chinese characters), compendium of the theories of his
contemporaries on classical interpretation, including however only
those who like himself followed the Han as opposed to the Sung
scholars.
333
Chiang Hou (Chinese characters) 9th cent. B.C. The consort of Prince
Hsüana of the Ghou dynasty. When her husband gave himself up
to festivity, she stripped herself of all her jewels, and proceeded
to the palace gaol for women of the Court; at the same time
notifying the Prince that she considered herself to be the cause
of his misconduct, and was awaiting punishment accordingly.
Touched by this behaviour, the Prince not only amended his
ways, but from that time associated her with himself in all
affairs of State.
334
Chiang Ko (Chinese characters) (T. (Chinese characters)). Died A.D. 535. A native of
K'ao-ch'êng in Honan, distinguished as one of the 24 examples
of filial piety. At six years of age he was already good in
composition, and before he was sixteen he is said to have rescued
his mother from brigands by carrying her many miles on his
back. Entering public life, he rose to high office under the first
Emperor of the Liang dynasty. On one occasion he was captured
by the forces of the Wei State, but refused to abjure his allegiance,
and was allowed to return home unharmed. Canonised as (Chinese characters) .
