Lady Meng Jiangu - Crusader Against Oppression of

Meng Jiangu's legend is associated with building of the Great Wall during the Qin Dynasty (221 BC-306BC). The infant girl was found in the garden tended by two childless families: Meng and Jiang. Adopted by both families, she was named Meng Jiangu which means “daughter of Meng and Jiang”. The girl was famous for her beauty and compassion. It was the time when an Emperor Qin Shihuang announced building of the Great Wall. Federal officials were instructed to gather all young men to do the job with