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Li Rusong

Type Figure Region China Time 1549–1598 Also known as General Li Rusong

Li Rusong (1549–1598), a famous Ming general and son of Liaodong commander Li Chengliang, led Ming forces into Korea during the Imjin War (1592–1593)…

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  1. 1549–1591Tieling · TielingSon of Liaodong commander Li Chengliang, he trained in arms from youth, inherited his father's career, and served as Ningxia and Shanxi commander, famed for bravery and fighting skill, emerging in northwestern frontier defense early in the Wanli reign.
  2. 1592–1593Pyongyang, Korea · PyongyangIn Wanli 20 he was appointed commander-in-chief of forces for the relief of Korea, leading over 40,000 Ming troops across the Yalu; he recaptured the capital in the great victory at Pyongyang, then fought the Japanese fiercely at Byeokjegwan and elsewhere, a key commander in the turning point of the Imjin War.
  3. 1597–1598Hailongtun, Guizhou · BozhouIn Wanli 26 he was appointed governor-general of Huguang, leading the campaign against the rebellion of Bozhou pacification commissioner Yang Yinglong; besieging Hailongtun, he was struck by an arrow and killed in the charge, one of the senior generals to fall in the Three Great Campaigns of Wanli.

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