Feng Yü-hsiang (1882-1948) was a Chinese warlord. Commanding the Kuominchün, or National People's Army, Feng controlled major parts of North China during the 1920s. He was known as the "Christian general."

Son of a low-ranking army officer, Feng Yü-hsiang was born in Hsingchi-chen, Chihli (Hopei). He grew up in military surroundings and received little formal schooling. He nonetheless taught himself to read works in the vernacular. From 1896 to 1911 Feng advanced through the ranks of the army of Li Hung-chang and his successor, Yüan Shih-k'ai. As a company commander in the northeast, Feng helped to organize an anti-Manchu military association, but he was exposed and imprisoned following the Wuchang uprising of October 1911. Released and readmitted to the army through the efforts of his protector, Lu Chien-chang, Feng gained increasing military power and independence.

Feng was one of the most colorful figures...