Jingnan Campaign
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Was a civil war in Ming China. The Prince of Yan, an uncle of the Ming emperor, rebelled and was finally able to overthrow his nephew.
Chronology
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The Jingnan rebellion against the Ming emperor started with a revolt of Zhu Di, the Prince of Yan. Zhu Di was a pretender to the throne as well as the uncle of the emperor.
July 1399: Yan forces captured Tongzhou, Jizhou, Dunhua and Miyun districts.
July 1399: By the end of July, Juyong Pass, Huailai and Yongping all fell to the Yan forces.
August 1399: In 1399, the Rebel Prince of Yan led his forces to attack and capture the cities of Xiongxian and Zhengzhou. This event marked a significant victory for the Yan forces in their rebellion against the ruling dynasty.
August 1399: On August 24, Yan forces arrived in Wujixian.
July 1399: Zhu Di was now in full control of the city.
Was the first offensive of Ming emperor against the revolt of his uncle, the prince of Yan.
August 1399: Yan forces retreated to Beiping.
Was the second offensive of Ming emperor against the revolt of his uncle, the prince of Yan.
October 1399: Yan forces reached Daning and Zhu Di entered the city.
November 1399: The Battle of Zhengcunba in 1399 was a conflict between the rebel Prince of Yan and Li Jinglong, a military commander of the Ming Dynasty. Li Jinglong's retreat to Dezhou marked a significant loss for the Ming forces in their struggle against the rebellion.
December 1399: The Battle of Zhengcunba in 1399 was a military conflict between the Ming Dynasty forces led by Li Jinglong and the opposing army. Li Jinglong, a prominent general of the Ming Dynasty, was forced to retreat to Dezhou after facing defeat in the battle.
Was the second offensive of the forces of the prince of Yan against Ming emperor Zhu Yunwen.
December 1399: Yan forces reached Guangchang and the local garrison surrendered.
February 1400: Jinglong was the Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, while Zhu Di was the Rebel Prince of Yan. The armistice request was made during the power struggle between the two factions in 1400 in Datong.
March 1400: The city of Baoding surrenders to the rebel prince of Yan.
May 1400: The Rebel Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, led his forces to Jinan in 1400 during the Ming Dynasty. The city was surrounded by the Yan forces in an attempt to overthrow the ruling Ming Dynasty.
October 1400: Yan forces reached Cangzhou and took the city in two days.
May 1400: Yan forces captured Dezhou on May 9.
January 1400: Yan forces captured Weizhou without resistance.
Was the third offensive of Ming emperor against the revolt of his uncle, the prince of Yan.
August 1400: With the supply line threatened, Zhu Di was forced to withdraw towards Beiping on 16 August. The Jinan garrison followed and retook Dezhou city.
Was the third offensive of the forces of the prince of Yan against Ming emperor Zhu Yunwen.
March 1401: Yan forces crossed the Jia River.
Was the final offensive of the forces of the prince of Yan against Ming emperor Zhu Yunwen. The emperor was defeated and the prince of Yan took his place.
March 1402: The Rebel Prince of Yan, Zhu Di, reached Bengbu on March 9, 1402.
April 1402: The Yan forces reached the Sui River on April 14.
June 1402: In 1402, during the reign of the Ming Dynasty, the Rebel Prince of Yan led his forces to advance towards Nanjing, the capital city. By June 8, they had reached up to 30 km east of Nanjing, eventually sealing off the city on June 12.
July 1402: On July 13, 1402, Yan forces arrived in Nanjing. The defenders of the city decided to open its gates and surrender without resistance.
July 1402: Zhu Di was crowned at the imperial palace and became emperor as Yongle.
June 1402: On June 1, Yan forces were about to cross the Yangtze River, but met stiff resistance from Sheng Yong.
March 1402: Yan forces passed Suzhou.
