Chen Kangbo (陈康伯) was a prime minister (宰相) of the
Southern Song
The Song dynasty (; ; 960–1279) was an Dynasties in Chinese history, imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Taizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the Later Zhou. ...
dynasty and chief strategist for the Song victory against the
Jin in the
Battle of Caishi
The Battle of Caishi (, approximately ) was a major naval engagement of the Jin–Song Wars of China that took place on November 26–27, 1161. It ended with a decisive Song victory, aided by their use of gunpowder weapons.
Soldiers under the ...
. He served as a military supervisor and naval commander.
[［南宋］罗大经 撰，王瑞来 点校：《鹤林玉露》][《朱子语类》][张秀平 毛元佑 黄朴民《影响中国的100次战争．采石之战》]
Battle of Caishi
Chen was the chief architect of the Song strategy and victory at Caishi. Another account tells of how General Chen Lugong (Chen Kangbo)「陈鲁公（陈康伯）采石」 led naval regiments to defeat the Jin and defend the Song.
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Battle of Caishi
The Battle of Caishi (, approximately ) was a major naval engagement of the Jin–Song Wars of China that took place on November 26–27, 1161. It ended with a decisive Song victory, aided by their use of gunpowder weapons.
Soldiers under the ...
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Song dynasty politicians