Chen Kunshu
Chen Kunshu was a prominent military leader of the Taiping Rebellion, and known during his military and political career as the King of Hu. He led Taiping forces to many military victories especially the Second rout the Army Group Jiangnan. He was executed by Li Hongzhang after interrogation in 1864. Chen was an important General and was the sole person responsible for the late Taiping Rebellion.
Li Hongzhang used Chen to balance Li Xiucheng's power, which was originally justified, but grew too large.
Wins
Eastern campaign- Second rout the Army Group Jiangnan :
- 26 May:occupied Changzhou
- 30 May:occupied Wuxi
- 2 June:occupied Suzhou
- 13 June:occupied Wujiang, Jiangsu
- 15 June:occupied Jiaxing
- Battle of Shanghai
- Battle of Cixi