Qin Liangyu (1574–1648), a famous female general of the late Ming dynasty known for her military skill and leadership of the 'White Staff Army'; the only woman to have a dedicated biography in the official dynastic histories.

A traditional Chinese opera play set during the Ming dynasty; it recounts Qin Liangyu leading her army into Sichuan and seeing through a landmine ambush at Erlang Temple to capture Kuizhou