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'''Mei Wu''' ({{zh|c=梅武|p=Méi Wǔ}}) is a character featured within the classic Chinese novel ''[[Fengshen Yanyi]]''.

Mei Wu was a high-ranking officer under the [[Shang dynasty]] for many years, and had gained great renown for his loyalty. Following [[Chong Houhu]]'s coalition against the rebel leader, [[Su Hu]], Mei Wu became the right hand general serving under the Chong. After Chong arrived at the gates to Su Hu's [[Ji (state in modern Beijing)|Ji]] province, Mei Wu had been the first general to respond to the duke's call – the capture of Su Hu. 

When Mei Wu appeared before Su Hu, he could be seen riding on a chestnut [[Stallion (horse)|stallion]], wearing bright golden armor, a Phoenix Wing's helmet, and a bright red robe with a lion-headed belt. After the son of Su Hu – [[Su Quanzhong]] – appeared as Su Hu's protector, Mei Wu shouted at him: "''Su Quanzhong! You, father and son, are committing a capital crime! You know the king's army can very easily overwhelm your region and destroy your ancestral shrine!''"  Mei Wu, who wielded a golden [[axe]], charged at Quanzhong and a duel ensued between them. After the two warriors had fought for more than twenty rounds, Quanzhong finally found an opening and slashed Mei Wu off his horse with his spear. A major battle then ensued, resulting in the fleeing of Chong, and the death of Mei Wu.

Mei Wu was appointed as the deity of Tiankong Star (天空星) in the end.<ref>''[[Fengshen Yanyi]]'' Chapter 99.</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
* ''[[Investiture of the Gods]]'' - Chapter 2 (pages 21-22)

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