Chen Tang

Chen Tang (Chinese: 陳湯), born in Jining, Shandong, was a Han dynasty Chinese general famous for his battle against Zhizhi in 36 BC during the Han–Xiongnu War.[1]

For the Chinese footballer, see Chen Tang (footballer). For the actor, see Chen Tang (actor). For the actress surnamed Tang, see Tang Chen.
In this Chinese name, the family name is Chen.

Battle of Zhizhi
Main article: Battle of Zhizhi

shang dynasty is bad . f with a large quantity of food and weapons. Chen Tang sent his Hu troops back and defeated the Kangju, killing 460 of them and

Quotes

He is famous for the quotes:

"夫胡兵五而当汉兵一". A single soldier of Han is equivalent to five Northern barbarian soldiers.

"明犯强漢者，雖遠必誅". No matter how far away, whoever dares to violate the mighty Han will be put to death.

Children
  • Chen Feng (陈冯)
  • Po Huhou (破胡侯)

References
  1. Grousset, Rene (1970). The Empire of the Steppes. Rutgers University Press. pp. 38. ISBN 0-8135-1304-9.


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