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Lan Yu

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1340–1393 Also known as Duke of Liang、Marquis of Yongchang

Lan Yu (c. 1340–1393) was a famous Ming dynasty general, brother-in-law of Chang Yuchun, first enfeoffed as Marquis of Yongchang.…

Timeline

  1. 1381–1382Yunnan · YunnanIn the 14th year of Hongwu, Lan Yu accompanied Fu Youde, Mu Ying, and others leading forces into Yunnan, serving as vanguard, winning successive battles and earning merit in pacifying Yunnan.
  2. 1388Buir Lake · Lake BuirIn the 21st year of Hongwu, Lan Yu led elite cavalry deep into the northern steppes and surprised the remnants of the Northern Yuan at Buir Lake, capturing the Yuan emperor's grandson Toghon Temür and large numbers of imperial clan members, soldiers, and civilians; the Northern Yuan suffered a heavy blow, and Lan Yu was enfeoffed as Duke of Liang after the battle.
  3. 1389–1390Beiping · BeijingAfter the battle at Buir Lake, Lan Yu's status rose daily; he held overall command of northern military affairs, his power gradually growing, planting the seeds for the later Lan Yu case.

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