Zhong Xang Yajiaumo

Who was Zhong Xang Yajiaumo?

Zhong Xang Yajiaumo, also known as Tou Long Vaj or Yan Ju Muo, born on June 26, 1154, was the General of the Huang / Miao people's rebellion during the 11th through the mid-12th centuries in Southern China against the Song Dynasty. He was born in the mountains in a Miao village and grew up hated by many of the villagers because he was poor and was an orphan. Instead of learning his culture's teachings, he studied swordsmanship and martial arts, and then defended his village from random attacks of the Chinese,.

When the Emperor ordered a sweep to take out the Miao people, many fled into deeper southern Asia; Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. Those who stayed supported Zhong Xang with the war against the Chinese; in the first battle in the northern mountains of Huangshan, Zhong Xang led his people to victory. Stunned by this, the Emperor ordered more men to attack, but the second battle of Qin Xing was won by Zhong Xang as well.

At Haji Bay, Zhong Xang and his armies were ambushed and Yajiaumo almost died. He managed to survive with the help of the "Green Hmong", who later agreed to help him fight.

In 1172, the Khong Ming of the Song surrendered and fled to the east. The Miao people then moved to the higher mountains to avoid future warfare.