The last of these was suppressing the rebellion of the Seven Kingdoms with a smaller force than the enemy. At that time, the armies of the Seven Kingdoms numbered five hundred thousand, while the Han court could only muster one hundred thousand troops. Zhou Yafu, disregarding the dissenting opinions, dispatched only three thousand elite troops to raid the enemy's supply lines, capturing all their provisions. The Seven Kingdoms were defeated without a fight, unable to even return to their respective territories. Zhou Yafu pacified the formidable allied forces of the Seven Kingdoms in just three months.
"Check the detailed information of the famous general of the Western Han Dynasty - Zhou Yafu!"
"Name: Zhou Yafu"
"Dynasty: Western Han Dynasty"
"Cultivation: Immortal Lord First Layer!"
"Technique: Uncompromising Sword Art!"
"Accompanying Troops: Top-tier Troops - One Hundred Thousand Xi Liu Elite Soldiers!"
Experience: Zhou Yafu was the second son of Zhou Bo, a meritorious minister of the founding of the Western Han. His eldest son was stripped of his noble title for murder. In the second year of Emperor Wen's reign, Zhou Yafu inherited his father's title as Marquis of Jiang.
In 158 BC, the Xiongnu invaded the northern border of the Western Han. Emperor Wen hastily dispatched border generals to defend the area. At that time, Zhou Yafu, the Prefect of River East, was ordered to garrison Xi Liu. Zhou Yafu rigorously disciplined his troops and contributed to the defense of the capital, Chang'an, against the Xiongnu cavalry.
To boost morale, Emperor Wen personally visited the three armies to offer encouragement. In Xi Liu, Emperor Wen witnessed what a royal army and what powerful national soldiers truly were. After the Xiongnu retreated, Zhou Yafu was promoted to Commandant and given control of the capital's military power, responsible for the capital's security.
Emperor Wen, on his deathbed, instructed the Crown Prince that in case of an emergency, Zhou Yafu could be appointed to command troops. After Emperor Wen's death, Emperor Jing appointed Zhou Yafu as General of Chariots and Cavalry. In 154 BC, the King of Wu, Liu Pi, colluded with the King of Chu, Liu Wu, the King of Jiaoxi, Liu Ang, and six other kingdoms to launch a rebellion under the banner of "punish Chao Cuo and cleanse the emperor's companions."
Emperor Jing then promoted Zhou Yafu to Grand Commandant and led troops to quell the rebellion. Zhou Yafu analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, as well as the local terrain. He disregarded the dissenting opinions and intercepted the enemy's supply lines. The rebel army, due to lack of food, was forced to retreat. Zhou Yafu then seized the opportunity to send elite troops in pursuit and achieved victory. The pacification of the Seven Kingdoms' rebellion preserved the unity of the Western Han dynasty and strengthened centralized authority.
Later, Emperor Jing hosted a banquet for Zhou Yafu in the palace, intending to test if Zhou Yafu's temper had softened. He did not provide Zhou Yafu with chopsticks, which caused Zhou Yafu to feel ashamed and indignant. He knelt down to apologize to Emperor Jing.
Not long after, Zhou Yafu's son, Zhou Yang, seeing his father growing old, secretly purchased five hundred sets of armor and shields to be used during his father's funeral. However, the personal trading of armor and shields was prohibited during the Western Han dynasty. When the matter was exposed, Zhou Yafu protested by refusing to eat and died five days later, spitting blood.
Immortal Lord First Layer, a general commanding an army!
Yang Hao looked at Zhou Yafu's information. The Azure Dragon Legion, since entering the Immortal Realm, had fallen behind the other legions. Now that Zhou Yafu had emerged, the Azure Dragon Legion could roam the heavens of the Immortal Realm and expand the territory for the Great Han Immortal Dynasty.
"System, continue summoning heroes!"
"Ding! Successfully deducted thirty-five million Dao Reincarnation Power for the summoning of ancient heroes!"
"Om~~"
The river of history once again surged in the depths of Yang Hao's soul sea. The scroll of history slowly unfurled from the Spring and Autumn period. Flags passed by on boats on the river. With a shift, it transitioned to the Northern and Southern Dynasties period!
At this moment, in the void behind the Reincarnation Profound Yellow Pagoda, a figure stepped out from the river of history!
The figure was extremely slender, clad in a white robe, with a long sword hanging symbolically at his waist. The white aura of killing intent slightly moved, stirring up ripples in the river of history. The figure instantly entered the fourth layer of the Reincarnation Profound Yellow Pagoda and stood upon the golden river.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning an unparalleled general from the river of history, the White Robed God General - Chen Qingzhi!"
Chen Qingzhi!
Famous generals and great commanders do not lock themselves up; a thousand armies and ten thousand horses make way for the white robe.
Yang Hao looked at the figure and unconsciously uttered this sentence. Lu Zuyin, a Neo-Confucian scholar of the Southern Song dynasty, wrote in his book: "Chen Qingzhi, with a few thousand southeastern troops, entered the Central Plains, a land of strong soldiers and horses. He fought dozens of battles, large and small, without a single defeat, and then entered Luoyang. The achievements of the six dynasties in warfare were not as swift as this."
Chen Qingzhi was physically weak and could not draw ordinary bows and crossbows. He was also not skilled in horseback riding or archery. However, he was brave, strategic, and adept at leading troops, winning the hearts of his men.
His personality was cautious. Every time he received an imperial decree, Chen Qingzhi would wash and pay homage. He lived a simple life, wearing plain clothes and not enjoying music. Although he later became a military general, he was good at comforting his soldiers and made them willing to die for him.
"Check the detailed information of the White Robed God General - Chen Qingzhi!"
"Name: Chen Qingzhi"
"Style Name: Ziyun"
"Dynasty: Northern and Southern Dynasties"
"Cultivation: Immortal Lord First Layer!"
"Technique: White Sun Immortal Scripture!"
"Accompanying Troops: Peerless Troops - Seven Thousand White Robed Soldiers (Cultivation of Junior Heavenly Venerate in the Lower Realm)!"
Experience: Chen Qingzhi followed Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, from a young age and was deeply favored and appreciated by Xiao Yan. After the establishment of the Southern Liang regime, Chen Qingzhi gradually rose to the position of Chief Clerk.
In the fifth month of the sixth year of the Pu Tong era, Yuan Yanming first dispatched his subordinate Qiu Daqian to build fortifications in Xun Liang to monitor the Liang army approaching the border. Chen Qingzhi directly advanced to their fortifications and defeated them in one battle. From then on, Chen Qingzhi officially began his lifelong campaign.
In the seventh year of the Pu Tong era, the Governor of Yu Province of the Northern Wei, Li Xian, sent his son Li Changjun to build two cities to counter Chen Qingzhi. Chen Qingzhi attacked, and it was not long before Li Xian was forced to surrender Shouyang City. The Liang army captured a total of fifty-two cities and seventy-five thousand men and women. After this battle, Chen Qingzhi was directly granted a marquisate.
In the tenth month of the first year of the Da Tong era, Chen Qingzhi was subordinate to the General of the Guards, Cao Zhongzong, and accompanied him to attack Guiyang of the Northern Wei. Chen Qingzhi analyzed the enemy and his own forces and directly led two hundred cavalry to raid the Wei army camp, defeating the vanguard. He then engaged in hundreds of battles, defeating the Wei army and capturing many prisoners.
In the second year of the Da Tong era, Chen Qingzhi led troops to escort Yuan Hao back north. The following year, Chen Qingzhi defeated the Wei general Qiu Daqian, who commanded seventy thousand troops and had built nine fortifications.
Not long after, he defeated the Wei general Yuan Huiye, who commanded twenty thousand troops, at Kaocheng. He then captured the cities of Xingyang and Hulao successively, driving straight into Luoyang and escorting Yuan Hao there.
After forty-seven battles and the pacification of thirty-two cities, he was unstoppable. Later, Er Zhu Rong of the Northern Wei returned with a large army to Luoyang and designed a plan to defeat Yuan Hao's one hundred thousand troops. Chen Qingzhi, deprived of his support, was also defeated.
Ultimately, only Chen Qingzhi safely returned to Jiangnan. Later, in the second year of the Zhong Da Tong era, Chen Qingzhi served as the Governor of Sizhou and participated in the Battle of Xuanpu, defeating the Prefect of Yingzhou of the Northern Wei, Lou Qi. He even defeated Sun Teng and others of the Eastern Wei in the Battle of Chucheng.
In the first year of the Da Tong era, he fought twice against Yao Xiong of the Eastern Wei and was defeated both times. He died four years later.