Person

Zu Chengxun

Ming general who led the first Ming relief force and was defeated at Pyongyang in July 1592

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    1592Ming Enters the Warcommander

    Ming sent troops at Joseon’s request. Zu Chengxun’s first force was beaten at Pyongyang in July; while Shen Weijing bought time, Li Rusong crossed the Yalu with over 40,000 men in December.

People who appear alongside

  • King Seonjo1552 – 1608

    Fourteenth king of Joseon; fled to Uiju and asked Ming for help

  • Shen Weijing1597

    Ming negotiator who conducted the peace talks with Konishi Yukinaga, deceiving both courts; executed when they failed

  • Li Rusong1549 – 1598

    Ming general who led the relief army and retook Pyongyang with Joseon forces