Overview
Liang Shang was a statesman and General.
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtesy name | Boxia | 伯夏 | Bóxìa |
| Posthumous name | Loyal Marquis | 忠侯 | Zhōnghóu |
Life and dates
Death
- AD 141 會商薨Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 39, passage 256
- AD 141 永和六年秋illness 病篤…薨Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 134, 143
Attested activity
- AD 139 後二年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 34, passage 117
- AD 141 會商薨Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 39, passage 256
- AD 139 永和三年明年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 134
- AD 141 永和六年秋Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 134, 143
- AD 139 永和四年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 125
- AD 128 永建三年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 113
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- AD 126 永建元年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 112
- AD 133 阳嘉二年Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 117, passages 132, 134
- AD 134 陽嘉三年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 116
- AD 133 陽嘉二年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 115
- AD 132 陽嘉元年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 114
- AD 135 陽嘉四年Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 117
- AD 125 to AD 141 順帝之世Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 245, 247
- AD 125 to AD 144 順帝之世Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 39, passage 255
- AD 125 顺帝即位Dated from the passage context · Book of Later Han 125, passage 90
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Parent of Daughter of Liang Shang (梁商女)daughter 女Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 113-114
- Parent of Empress Dowager Liang (梁太后)father 父 · paternal lineDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 134
- Parent of Empress of Emperor Shun (皇后)father 父Directly stated · Book of Later Han 125, passage 90
- Parent of Liang Ji (梁冀)father 父
heir 嗣
son 子Sources vary in certainty · Book of Later Han 39, passages 115, 147, 250, 255 - Parent of Elder Brother of the Empress of Emperor Shunfather 父Strongly inferred · Book of Later Han 125, passage 90
- Parent of Younger Brother of the Empress of Emperor Shunfather 父Strongly inferred · Book of Later Han 125, passage 90
- Spouse of Lady Yin (陰氏)lady/wife 夫人 · WidowedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 118
- Child of Liang Yong (梁雍)son 子Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 110
- Parent of Liang Buyi (梁不疑)son 子Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 124
- Parent of Liang Meng (梁蒙)son 子Strongly inferred · Book of Later Han 39, passage 164
- Sibling of Younger Sister of Liang Shang (梁商妹)younger sister 妹 · Uncertain siblingsDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 113-114
- Kinship Role daughters · Quantity unspecifiedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 113
- Kinship Role sons · Quantity unspecifiedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 134, 143
- Kinship Role younger sisters · Quantity unspecifiedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 113
Key source chapters
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 39 Volume 34: Biography of Liang Tong 21 passages
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 34 Volume 30a: Biographies of Su Jing; Yang Hou 1 passage
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 117 Volume 106: Five Elements Part Four 1 passage
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 119 Volume 108: Five Elements Part Six 1 passage
- Book of Later Han, Chapter 125 Volume 114: Officials Part One 1 passage
Career and standing
- Colonel of Garrison Cavalry 屯騎校尉AD 128 永建三年 · AppointedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 113
- Palace Attendant 侍中AD 128 永建三年 · AppointedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 113
- Grand General 大將軍AD 134 陽嘉三年 · AppointedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 116
- Bearer of the Golden Mace 執金吾AD 132 陽嘉元年 · AppointedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 114
- Gentleman Consultant 郎中AppointedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 111
- Grand General 大将军HeldDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 117, passage 134; Book of Later Han 125, passage 90
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- Grand General 大將軍HeldDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 34, passage 117
- Gentleman of the Yellow Gates 黃門侍郎TransferredDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 111
- enlarged fief 更增國土AD 132 陽嘉元年 · EnlargedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 114
- Special Advancement 特進AD 132 陽嘉元年 · GrantedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 114
- posthumous title Loyal Marquis 謚忠侯GrantedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 145
- Marquis of Chengshi 乘氏侯AD 126 永建元年 · InheritedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 112
- HeldLike three dukesDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 125, passage 90
- imperial relative by marriage 外戚Imperial in lawDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 111
Places and affiliations
- Polity Eastern Han 東漢 · Relation Lived underDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 255
- Polity Eastern Han 東漢 · Relation ServedStrongly inferred · Book of Later Han 39, passage 110
- Polity Eastern Han 東漢 · Relation ServedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 245
- At Xuanyang Pavilion 宣陽亭 · Relation Funeral cortege viewed fromDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 146
Works and attributed material
- Deathbed charge · Speaker · Direct quotation · With Liang Ji (梁冀)Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 134-142
- Memorial · Author · Direct quotationDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 129-132
Events and relationships
- Accepted commission at courtDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 117
- Distributed grain in famineRelief · BenefactorDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 121
- Feigned illness to declineAD 134 陽嘉三年 · Political · AppointeeDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 116
- Framed for rebellionPolitical · AccusedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 119, passage 134
- Imperial funeral honors overrode plain burial wishAD 141 永和六年 · Ritual · DeceasedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 143-146
- Memorialized to limit guilt by associationAD 139 永和四年 · Political · PetitionerDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 129, 133
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- Presented You Tongqi to Emperor ShunDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 255
- Refused enfeoffment for sonDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 115
- Slandered in succession plot allegationDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 125
- Relation Superior of · Person Li Gu (李固)Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 120
- Relation Superior of · Person Zhou Ju (周舉)Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 120
- Relation Patron of · Person Ju Lan (巨覽)Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 119
- Relation Patron of · Person Chen Gui (陳龜)Directly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 119
Assessments and attributes
- Assessment called a worthy minister · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 245
- Assessment modest; welcomed worthies · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 119
- Assessment possessed power yet superior counsel unheard; famine songs spread · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passages 247-248
- Assessment praised as a fine pillar of state · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 120
- Assessment regretted softness · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 253
- Assessment restrained his clan; did not abuse the law · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 122
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- Assessment timid and lacked decisive awe; indulged eunuchs · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 123
- AD 132 陽嘉元年Item secure carriage with four horses 安車駟馬 · Relation BestowedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 114
- Item eastern-garden red lacquer coffin and mortuary gear 東園朱壽器、銀鏤、黃腸、玉匣、什物 · Relation BestowedDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 143
Source notes
- Historicity historicalDirectly stated · Book of Later Han 39, passage 255; Book of Later Han 119, passage 134
References in the histories
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