Huang Xiaoyang (?—1450) was the leader of the peasant uprising in Guangdong during the Ming Dynasty. Originally named Maosong, he was born in a family of farmhands in Pan Village, Chonghebao, Nanhai County (now Pan Village, Deliliu Town, Shunhai County) during the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty. He was imprisoned for some reason and led hundreds of fellow prisoners to plan an escape and launch an uprising. In the 14th year of Zhengtong (1449), he led more than 100,000 troops and more than 1,000 ships to besiege Guangzhou. He was called Shunmin Heavenly King (one was Shuntian King), with the reign name of Dongyang, and his subordinates were granted titles such as Duke, Marquis, Uncle, Taifu, Governor, and Commander. The rebel army attacked Guangzhou in August. The following year, he was deceived by Yang Xinmin, the censor of Youqiandu, and his offensive slowed down. Ming general Dong Xing took the opportunity to attack, but he was killed by an arrow. His troops retreated to Daliangbao, and fought fiercely with the Ming army by relying on the terrain of leaning against the mountains and facing the sea. After the defeat, the remaining people continued to fight along the coast.