qū 曲
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Qu": It is derived from a place name. According to "Fengsu Tongyi" (General Principles of Customs), during the Spring and Autumn Period, Duke Mu of Jin enfeoffed his youngest son, Chengshi, in Quwo (northeast of present-day Wenxi County, Shanxi Province). Some of Chengshi's descendants then adopted the surname Qu.
Famous Story
Qu Duan Zi Zhengfu, a native of Zhenrong in the Song Dynasty. He was well - read and good at writing, and excelled in military strategies. When he commanded the army in Tingyuan, the roads were free of pickings. He successively served as a general on the Tingyuan Road, an observation envoy of Xuanzhou, and the governor of Weizhou. Qu Huan A native of Anyi in the Tang Dynasty. He was proficient in military strategies and skilled in archery and horsemanship. During the Tianbao period (AD 742 - 756), he was appointed as a lieutenant of the Guo Yi. When An Lushan rebelled, he defended Dengzhou, pacified Hebei, and defeated the Tubo, which greatly enhanced his prestige. Later, he served as the military governor of Chenxu. He reduced taxes and simplified regulations, and within three years, there was a good harvest of five grains.
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