13 Facts About Zhang Xutuo

Zhang Xutuo was best known for his achievements in suppressing rebellions and uprisings during Emperor Yang's reign.

Zhang Xutuo originally served in the military under the command of Shi Wansui during the campaign against Cuanman in 597.

Zhang Xutuo took part in the campaign against Yang Liang under the command of Yang Su.

In 610, Zhang Xutuo became a local governor of Qi Prefecture.

Zhang Xutuo thus ordered to hand out everything left in the storage to save people.

Zhang Xutuo's advisors warmed him that he had no authority to do this, but he did it anyway at the risk of being punished by the emperor.

Zhang Xutuo led his troop to Zouping and drove out the peasant force.

Zhang Xutuo, allied with another Sui general Zhou Fashang, attacked the peasant alliance near Zhangqiu and seriously weakened the peasant force.

Zhang Xutuo discovered and promoted several talented warriors, including Qin Shubao and Luo Shixin, from his troops.

In 614, Zhang Xutuo was appointed by the central court as the chief commander of Eastern China and the guard of Qi.

Zhang Xutuo managed to break the encirclement after a bloody battle, but he went back into the encirclement after realizing that some of his subordinates, such as Fan Hu and Tang Wanren, were still desperately fighting in the field.

Zhang Xutuo charged at Wagang Army for several times trying to save his subordinates, but he failed and was eventually killed in the battle by Wagang Army.

Zhang Xutuo was buried on the site of the battlefield.