Wanyan Chenheshang

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1. c. 1213–1214Fengzhou · FengzhouHis father Wanyan Qige died fighting Song forces attacking Jiezhou. Early in the Zhenyou era the Mongols invaded Jin; Chenheshang, in his twenties, was captured, and the Mongol commander greatly valued his talent. Later, on the pretext of visiting his mother, he went to Fengzhou, where with his brother Wanyan Xielie he killed the guards, seized horses, loaded their mother onto a cart, crossed the Yellow River southward, and escaped back to Jin territory.
2. 1214–1220Kaifeng (Nanjing Prefecture) · BianjingAfter his escape the Xuanzong emperor marveled at him; he was provisionally appointed imperial guard, soon transferred to palace attendant. Serving with his brother Wanyan Xielie at Shouzhou, Sizhou and elsewhere, he took part in military affairs at Fangcheng. Naturally brilliant and fond of literature and history, he was esteemed by contemporaries.
3. 1225–1232Dachangyuan, Qingyang Prefecture · DachangyuanHe served as commander-in-chief of the Ziwei Army and director of the Zhongxiao Army, governing his troops strictly. In Zhengda 5 he led four hundred cavalry to rout the Mongols at Dachangyuan; he also won at Weizhou and Daohuigu. In Tianxing 1 he was defeated at Sanfengshan, retreated into Junzhou and was captured, refusing to yield even unto death; the Mongol commander sighed at his loyalty and righteousness.