Wu Xiang (Ming general)

Wu Xiang (Chinese: 吳襄; Pinyin: Wú Xiāng; ? - 1644) was a general of the Ming Dynasty and the father of Wu Sangui.

Biography
He was reprimanded by the Ming court in the 1630s for failing to join the fight against Nurgaci. The ruling forces of the short-lived Shun Dynasty of late Imperial China took over his house. This contributed to the general's decision to oppose that regime, and hastened its downfall. Wu Sangui was also driven to formally support the Qing Dynasty forces over those of the Shun after Wu Xiang was executed by Li Zicheng.