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Sui Conquest of Chen and Unification of China

Type Event Region Asia Time 588–589

In 589 CE, Sui forces captured Jianjing, capital of the Southern Dynasties' Chen, and the last Chen emperor surrendered, ending nearly three centurie…

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  1. 588North bank of the Yangtze · JianghuaiEmperor Wen of Sui ordered the Prince of Jin, Yang Guang, and others to command naval and land forces, advancing south along the Yangtze in multiple routes to cut off Chen's strongholds north of the river and create conditions for taking Jianjing.
  2. 589Jianjing · JiangnanSui forces broke through the Yangtze defense line; Han Qinhu entered Jianjing, capturing Chen Shubao, the last Chen emperor; the Chen dynasty fell and the north-south division ended.

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