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Li Chengliang

Type Figure Region Liaodong Time c. 1526–1618 Also known as Ruqi、Count of Liaoxi

Li Chengliang (c. 1526–1618), courtesy name Ruqi, was a famous Ming general who long garrisoned Liaodong;…

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  1. 1581–1583Liaoyang · LiaodongLi Chengliang, as Liaodong general, held court at Liaoyang, commanded the Liaodong forces, suppressed Jurchen tribal rebellions, and consolidated the Ming's military presence in the northeast.
  2. 1582Gulei Fortress · Jianzhou JurchenLi Chengliang led troops to crush the rebellion of Atai of the Jianzhou Jurchen; in this campaign Nurhaci's grandfather Giocangga and father Taksi were killed, profoundly affecting the reorganization of Jianzhou Jurchen power.
  3. 1586–1590Shenyang · LiaodongMany of Li Chengliang's family members held key posts, and his power was unrivaled in Liaodong. During this period he continued to alternate kindness and force toward the Jurchen tribes, and Ming northeastern frontier defense reached its height under his tenure.

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