Events tagged with "southern tang"

Historical Events tagged with "southern tang"

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Military & Warfare

Li Jing's Expeditionary Force Conquers Chu

November 16th, 951 1073 years ago

Emperor Li Jing of the Southern Tang launched a military campaign against the Kingdom of Chu, deploying a force of 10,000 troops led by General Bian Hao. This strategic move aimed to annex Chu into Southern Tang territory, marking a significant expansion of Li Jing's realm. Upon achieving victory, the ruling family of Chu was forcibly relocated to the capital in Nanjing, cementing Southern Tang's control over the conquered region and effectively ending the Chu Kingdom.