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Zhu Neng

Type Figure Region China Time 1374–1421 Also known as Duke of Cheng

Zhu Neng was a famous early Ming general whose father Zhu Sheng was a Yuan general who later surrendered to the Ming;…

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  1. c. 1387–1399Beiping · North ChinaHe inherited his father's post as commander of the Yanshan Guards, followed Zhu Di in garrisoning Beiping, and grew into a young commander through defending against the Northern Yuan and training troops.
  2. 1399–1402Shandong, Jianghuai · ChinaDuring the Jingnan Campaign he repeatedly served as vanguard, taking Dezhou, capturing Jinan, and crossing the Yangtze; his outstanding military achievements were instrumental in Zhu Di's seizure of the throne.
  3. 1404–1421Annam · AnnamMade Duke of Cheng in the second year of Yongle, he later campaigned several times against Annam. In the nineteenth year of Yongle he again took the field but fell ill and died in camp, posthumously named Wuxiang.

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