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Chen Qingzhi was from Guoshan County, Yixing Commandery; he followed Xiao Yan, the founding emperor of Southern Liang, since he was a child.

Xiao Yan liked playing chess and he would play all night long, even when others felt tired and wanted to sleep.

Only Chen Qingzhi did not sleep. He came immediately after hearing the call, and was therefore appreciated by Emperor Gaozu himself.

Later, Chen Qingzhi followed Xiao Yan eastward, pacified Jianye, and established the Southern Liang regime in the first year of Tianjian in the Southern Liang Dynasty, and was called Emperor Wu of Liang.

Chen Qingzhi served as the chief secretary. During this period, he spent all his personal property and gathered many talented people.

He often thought about how to contribute to the country. Later, Chen Qingzhi was appointed as an official.

"In the first month of the sixth year of the Southern Liang Dynasty, Yuan Faseng, the governor of Xuzhou in the Northern Wei Dynasty, requested to submit to the Southern Liang Dynasty in Pengcheng."

"Chen Qingzhi was appointed as the General of Wuwei by Emperor Wu of Liang, and together with Hu Longya and Cheng Jingjun, he led the armies to meet the surrendered Yuanfa monks."

"After completing the pick-up, Chen Qingzhi returned to the army and was named General Xuanmeng and Commander Wende."

"Then he led two thousand troops to escort Yuzhang Prince Xiao Zong to Xuzhou to garrison and take over as Yuan Faseng."

"In May of the same year, the Northern Wei sent Anfeng Prince Yuan Yanming and Linhuai Prince Yuan Yu to lead 20,000 troops to stop the attack and stationed at Zhikou."

"Prince Yuan Yanming of Anfeng sent his deputy general Qiu Daqian to build a fortress in Xunliang to observe the enemy situation of the Liang army."

"Chen Qingzhi led his army to attack the Northern Wei fortress and defeated it in one battle."

"However, Xiao Zong, the Prince of Yuzhang in Southern Liang, abandoned his army and fled to Northern Wei."

"After daybreak, the Liang army could not find any trace of Xiao Zong, but heard the Wei army announcing outside the city that the Southern Liang Yuzhang Prince had joined the Wei army."

"This led to low morale and eventual collapse of the Liang army."

"The Wei army took advantage of the situation and entered Pengcheng, and pursued the Liang army, retaking the city that had been captured before, and chased them all the way to Suyu before turning back."

"The Liang army lost about 70% to 80% of its troops. Only Chen Qingzhi succeeded in breaking through the city gate and retreated overnight, thus saving his troops."

"In the seventh year of the Southern Liang Dynasty, General Yuan Shu of Anxi of the Southern Liang Dynasty went to attack Shouchun, and Chen Qingzhi was appointed as the acting governor and general in charge of military affairs."

"At the same time, Li Xian, the governor of Yuzhou in the Northern Wei Dynasty, sent his son Li Changjun to build two cities to fight against the Southern Liang Dynasty."

"Chen Qingzhi led his army to attack, but the Northern Wei army was ultimately outnumbered and defeated."

"Li Xian, the governor of Yuzhou, surrendered Shouyang City to the Liang army. Later, Chen Qingzhi led his troops to occupy the city."

"During this campaign, the Liang army captured a total of 52 cities and captured 75,000 male and female prisoners."

"Therefore, based on his merits, Chen Qingzhi was transferred to the East Palace Direct Office."

"In addition, he was granted a title and was given the title of Marquis of Guanzhong."

"In October of the first year of Datong in the Southern Liang Dynasty, Chen Qingzhi, as a subordinate of General Cao Zhongzong, participated in the attack on Woyang in the Northern Wei Dynasty."

"In order to reinforce Woyang, the Northern Wei sent Changshan King Yuan Zhao to lead 150,000 cavalry and infantry to support us."

"The enemy's vanguard has arrived at Tuojian, forty miles from Woyang."

"When facing the enemy, Chen Qianzhi proposed to fight."

"However, Xunyang Governor Wei Fang believed that the enemy's vanguard troops might be lightly armed and elite, and even if they won, it would not be considered a real success."

"And if we lose the war, it will damage the prestige of our army."

"According to the principles of military strategy, one should wait for the enemy to tire themselves out, so he suggested not to attack."

"Chen Qingzhi thought that the Wei army came from afar, was exhausted, and was also far away from the Liang army, so the enemy might not be prepared."

"He believed that the enemy should be attacked unexpectedly before they assembled, and he believed that the enemy would be defeated."

"In addition, they had learned that the camp occupied by the enemy was surrounded by dense woods and that the enemy was unlikely to move at night."

"He was willing to lead the troops alone in an attack if others were in doubt."

"Finally, Chen Qingzhi led 200 cavalrymen to attack the Wei army camp and successfully defeated the enemy's vanguard, causing panic among the Wei army."

"Afterwards, Chen Qingzhi returned to join the other generals and marched forward to defend Woyang City and confront the Northern Wei army."

Su Shi: After hundreds of battles, which lasted from spring to winter, the men and horses were exhausted and morale was low.

The Northern Wei reinforcements built a camp behind the Liang army. Cao Zhongzong and others were worried that they would be attacked from both sides by the enemy and considered withdrawing.

However, Chen Qianzhi stood at the gate of the military camp holding a talisman, indicating that he would continue to fight.

He pointed out that they had been gathering in this place for a year and had consumed a large amount of food and weapons.

Although each unit lost its fighting spirit and tried to escape, this could not be considered as an achievement, as they were just gathered together for the purpose of plunder.

He mentioned that he had heard that only by putting soldiers in a situation where they were certain to die could they be motivated to fight bravely.

He planned to wait until the enemy was completely surrounded before engaging them in a decisive battle. If someone really wanted to withdraw.

He claimed that there was a corresponding secret decree and anyone who disobeyed would be dealt with according to the law.

Cao Zhongzong admired his strategy and followed his advice.

In the following battle, the Liang army took advantage of the cover of night and sent out cavalry to raid the Wei army, successively capturing four camps.

Upon hearing the news, Wang Wei, the garrison commander of Woyang, chose to surrender, while the other nine castles remained defended.

Wei Fang selected more than 30 people from the surrendered Wei army and released them, asking them to return to the Wei army camps to report the news that Woyang had fallen.

At the same time, Chen Qianzhi led his troops to follow the released Wei soldiers, beating drums and shouting to launch an attack.

Under the fierce attack of the Liang army, the remaining nine castles of the Wei army were defeated one after another.

The Liang army pursued the Wei army and defeated it, capturing and killing many enemy soldiers. The Wo River almost dried up, and more than 30,000 people in the city surrendered.

Emperor Wu of Liang issued an edict to establish the Woyang area as West Xuzhou. The Liang army then took advantage of the victory and marched to Chengfu.

In the second year of Datong in the Southern Liang Dynasty, civil strife broke out in the Northern Wei Dynasty. General Erzhu Rong of the Northern Wei Dynasty suppressed the rebellion and took the opportunity to massacre the Northern Wei royal family.

In this chaotic situation, Yuan Hao, King of Beihai in Wei, chose to surrender to the Liang Dynasty and asked Emperor Wu of Liang to send troops to help him become emperor.

For strategic reasons, Emperor Wu of Liang decided to support Yuan Hao and appointed Chen Qingzhi as the General of Acting Jie and General Biaoyong to lead the army to escort Yuan Hao back to the north.

Yuan Hao proclaimed himself emperor in the Huanshui area and granted Chen Qingzhi the titles of Envoy with Special Powers, General Zhenbei, Guard General, and Commander-in-Chief of the Front Army.

In March of the first year of Datong in the Southern Liang Dynasty, due to Xing Gao's rebellion, the Sanqi region fell into chaos and Xing Gao's power gradually grew.

Therefore, the Northern Wei army, under the command of Erzhu Rong and Yuan Tianmu, attacked eastward.

The Liang army led by Chen Qingzhi began the Northern Expedition. They set out from Zhi County, conquered Xingcheng, and finally arrived in Suiyang area.

In April of the same year, Wei general Qiu Daqian led 70,000 people to build nine cities to resist the attack of Liang army.

Chen Qianzhi led his army to launch an attack, captured three cities within one day, and forced Qiu Daqian to surrender.

Yuan Hao further appointed Chen Qingzhi as General of the Guards, Governor of Xuzhou, and Duke of Wudu in recognition of his military exploits. At the same time, Wei Jiyin King Yuan Huiye led 20,000 Yulin troops to support and stationed in Kaocheng.

Kaocheng was surrounded by water on all sides and was well guarded. Chen Qingzhi ordered his men to build fortifications on the water.

Eventually they captured Kaocheng, annihilated 7800 enemy troops, captured Yuan Huiye, and seized chariots.

After Chen Qingzhi captured Suiyang, he continued westward to attack Xingyang.

However, the Wei army put up a stubborn resistance in the Xingyang and Hulao areas.

"The city of Xingyang is strong, and the Wei army is powerful, so Chen Qianzhi cannot break through the city."

"At the same time, Wei general Shangdang Wang Yuan Tianmu led a large army to reinforce, and sent Erzhu Tumoer to lead the Hu cavalry and Lu An to lead the infantry and cavalry to reinforce Yang Yu."

"The total strength of the Wei army reached 30, and they surrounded the Liang army."

"Faced with such a predicament, the Liang army soldiers panicked."

"However, Chen Qingzhi gave them courage in a morale-boosting way."

"He unsaddled his horse and fed it, and told the soldiers that the enemy's forces far outnumbered them, but victory would be at hand if they could break through the enemy's ramparts."

“He called on the soldiers not to be suspicious of one another but to unite and avoid engaging the enemy cavalry on the plains.”

"Under his encouragement, the entire Liang army climbed the city wall, eventually captured Xingyang and captured Yang Yu."

"Afterwards, Yuan Tianmu and other Wei generals laid siege to the city. Chen Qingzhi led 3,000 elite cavalrymen to fight a desperate battle, broke Yuan Tianmu's siege, and forced Lu'an to surrender."

"Chen Qingzhi seized the reserve materials in Xingyang and obtained rich spoils of war."

"He then attacked Hulao, Erzhu Shilong fled the city, and the Liang army captured Weidong Zhonglang Jiang Xin Zuan."

"In this battle, the Liang army achieved a major victory, captured Xingyang and Hulao, and defeated the Wei army."

"Emperor Xiaozhuang of Wei, Yuan Ziyou, was forced to retreat to Changzi. Yuan Hao entered Luoyang, and officials including Prince Linhuai of Wei, Yuan Yu, Prince Anfeng, Yuan Yanming, and others welcomed his arrival."

"Yuan Hao changed the reign title and issued a general amnesty, and conferred upon Chen Qingzhi the titles of Palace Attendant, General of Chariots and Cavalry, and Doctor of the Left Imperial Household, and also increased his fiefdom."

"Afterwards, Shangdang Wang Yuan Tianmu and other Wei generals led a large army to capture Daliang. Chen Qingzhi led his army to cover the attack, and the Wei army surrendered one after another."

"Yuan Tianmu led a small number of cavalry to flee to the north, and Fei Mu captured Hulao."

"Chen Qingzhi continued to attack Daliang and Liangguo, and successfully occupied them both."

"After Emperor Wu of Liang learned the news, he once again issued an edict to commend Chen Qingzhi."

"In December of the first year of Datong in the Southern Liang Dynasty, Emperor Wu of Liang appointed Chen Qingzhi as the governor of the Huai River area, the general of the military force, and the governor of Northern Yanzhou."

"At that time, there was a demon monk who claimed to be the Son of Heaven. He received support from the local tyrant Cai Bolong. They gathered a force of 30,000 people and captured North Xuzhou."

"Yang Qiwen, the governor of Jiyin, abandoned the city and fled, while Shan Xibao, the governor of Zhongli, was killed."

"Emperor Wu of Liang issued an edict ordering Chen Qing to lead the expedition, and personally went to Baixia City to see him off."

"After Chen Qingzhi received the order and set out, he killed Cai Bolong and the evil monk Qiang in just twelve days and sent their heads to Jiankang."

"In the second year of Datong in the Southern Liang Dynasty, Emperor Wu of Liang appointed Chen Qingzhi as the commander-in-chief of the military affairs of the four prefectures of Nan, Beisi, Xiyu and Yu, and the governor of the two prefectures of Nan and Beisi, while the rest of his positions remained unchanged."

"After Chen Qingzhi took office, he first besieged Xuanhu and defeated Wei Yingzhou Governor Lou Qi and Yangzhou Governor Shi Yunbao at Qinshui."

"And defeated the acting governor Sun Teng, the Grand Commander Hou Jin, the governor of Yuzhou Yao Xiong, and the governor of Liangzhou Sima Gong in the city of Chu."

"Chen Qingzhi then exempted the Yiyang Town from military service and stopped water transportation, allowing the Jiangxiang states to recuperate and reclaim 6,000 hectares of farmland."

"Two years later, the grain supply in Yiyang Town became abundant. Emperor Wu of Liang often praised Chen Qingzhi's achievements for this reason."

"Chen Qingzhi also submitted a petition requesting that Nansi Prefecture be streamlined into Anlu Prefecture and that Shangming Prefecture be established."

"In February of the first year of Datong in the Southern Liang Dynasty, Chen Qingzhi led his army to attack the Eastern Wei Dynasty and fought with Yao Xiong, the governor of Yuzhou in the Eastern Wei Dynasty."

Li Bai: Liang army generals Li Hongzhi and Wang Dangbo broke through Pingxiang City and invaded Yuzhou.

Yao Xiong set up an ambush to intercept the enemy and captured Li Hongzhi, Wang Dangbo and others alive, and captured a large number of enemy soldiers.

Chen Qingzhi then led his army to approach Yuzhou City. Yao Xiong went into battle and his troops were invincible.

Although he suffered two injuries, his morale was even higher.

In the end, Chen Qianzhi's army was defeated and he abandoned his baggage and fled the battlefield.

Afterwards, Chen Qianzhi besieged Southern Jingzhou again.

Yao Xiong believed that Baigoudui was an important stronghold in the north of the Liang Dynasty, and that it was currently empty. If he could take advantage of the opportunity to capture Baigoudui.

Chen Qianzhi will definitely hear the news of our army's attack on Baigoudui and lift the siege of Jingzhou.

Based on this judgment, Yao Xiong led his army to attack Baigoudui, and indeed captured Baigoudui before Chen Qianzhi arrived.

He captured the Nanliang general Gou Yuanguang and two thousand soldiers. Chen Qianzhi retreated after another defeat.

In October of the second year of Datong in the Southern Liang Dynasty, Hou Jing, the governor of Dingzhou in the Eastern Wei Dynasty, led 70,000 people to attack Chuzhou and captured Huan He, the governor of Chuzhou.

Hou Jing took advantage of the victory to continue his march towards Huai River and wrote a letter to persuade Chen Qingzhi to surrender.

Emperor Wu of Liang sent Hou Tui, Xiahou Kui and others to reinforce. When their troops arrived at Lijiang, Chen Qingzhi had already defeated Hou Jing.

It was a very cold and snowy day at the time, and Hou Jing abandoned his baggage and fled, while Chen Qianzhi recovered the baggage and returned, and was awarded the title of General Renwei.

In the same year, a severe famine occurred in Yuzhou. Chen Qingzhi opened the granary and distributed food to the victims, enabling most of them to survive the famine.

A delegation of more than 800 people from Yuzhou, including Li Sheng, requested to erect a monument to praise Chen Qingzhi's merits, and Emperor Wu of Liang issued an edict to approve the request.

In October of the fifth year of Datong in the Southern Liang Dynasty, Chen Qingzhi died at the age of 56.

Emperor Wu of Liang highly praised his loyalty to duty, outstanding military exploits and excellent political achievements, posthumously awarded him the title of Palace Attendant and General of the Left Guard, and gave him a collection of drums and trumpets.

In addition, Emperor Wu of Liang also issued an edict ordering Yixing County to send 500 people to participate in his funeral ceremony.

Chen Qingzhi's eldest son Chen Zhao inherited his position and became the heir to the family.

During the period when Chen Qingzhi was in charge of Jianghuai, he adopted a policy of recuperation.

Encourage agricultural production and economic development to restore prosperity to the region.

Particular emphasis was placed on developing production in border cities in order to increase fiscal revenue and treasury accumulation.

When famine occurred in Yuzhou, Chen Qingzhi took positive actions to help the victims.

He opened his warehouses and released grain to provide food relief to the victims, enabling most of them to survive the famine and alleviating the plight of the disaster-stricken areas.

Thanks to Chen Qingzhi's good governance and relief efforts, more than 800 Yuzhou people, led by Li Sheng.

Request to erect a monument for Chen Qingzhi to praise his good governance and achievements, which were praised and appreciated by the people. (End of this chapter)