Zhu Neng (朱能), courtesy name Shihong, was a native of Huaiyuan, born in the second year of Hongwu (1370 AD), ten years younger than Zhu Di, the ancestor of Ming Cheng. Zhu Neng's father, Zhu Liang, followed Zhu Yuanzhang across the river and was awarded the title of Deputy Qianhu of Yanshan For his military exploits. After Zhu Liang's death, Zhu Neng inherited his father's position and worked as an errand boy in the Yan King's Mansion.
In the twenty-third year of Hongwu, Zhu Neng followed Zhu Di on his northern expedition and successfully recruited the Northern Yuan Taiwei Nai'er Buhua.
In the first year of Jianwen (1399 AD), zhu di, the king of Yan, raised an army to jing, and Zhu Neng plotted with Zhang Yu to deal with Zhang Fu and Xie Gui, attacked the nine gates, and was given the title of commander Tongzhi by Zhu Di.
Subsequently, Zhu Neng led his people to capture Jizhou, conquered Zunhua, followed Zhu Di into Xiong County, fought fiercely at Yangqiao, captured Yang Song and Pan Zhong, and recruited his troops at Yanzhou. Then follow Zhu Di to attack Zhending and defeat Geng Bingwen. Zhu Neng alone led thirty daredevil cavalry to chase all the way to the Tuotuo River, the Prancing Horse shouted, bravely broke into the battle, invincible, and surrendered more than 3,000 people. Zhu Di wrote a letter of consolation and promoted Zhu Neng to command the affairs of the capital.
Later, Zhu Neng followed Zhu Di to rescue Yongping, repelled Wu Gao, and rushed to Daning. On the way back to the division, Zhu Di asked him to command the left army and defeat Li Jinglong at Zhengcunba. Soon, Zhu Neng followed Zhu Di to attack Guangchang, Weizhou, and Datong, fiercely fought the Baigou River, as a forward, defeated Ping'an again, and then followed Zhu Di into Jinan and reached The Mountain of Hua, "The southern army took advantage of the high position, and could surround it with surprise troops, attack it, and drop more than 10,000 people." From attacking Cangzhou, breaking through the East Gate, beheading more than 10,000 people" (Ming Shi Zhu Neng Biography).
In the Battle of Dongchang, Zhu Di fell into the siege of Sheng Yong and Tie Xuan, Zhang Yu broke into the battle to rescue, and finally died in battle, in a moment of great danger, Zhu Neng led Zhou Chang and others to fight to the death to protect Zhu Di's breakthrough.
Later, in the Battle of Jiahe, Tan Yuan was killed in battle, and Zhu Neng fought bravely with Zhu Di to defeat Sheng Yong and regain morale.
Soon, Zhu Neng followed Zhu Di in battle with Ping'an at Gaocheng, defeated him, and pursued him all the way to Zhending, occupying Zhangde and Dingzhou, and capturing Xishuizhai. Zhu Neng led a thousand light cavalry into Hengshui, captured Jia Rong, and then conquered Dong'a and Dongping, and occupied the villages of Wenshang.
Later, Wang Zhen was killed in battle at the Mihe River, and the Yan army was repeatedly frustrated, and the generals proposed to Zhu Di that the class return to Beiping, and only Zhu Neng could press the sword: "Han Gao was defeated in ten battles and nine defeats, and there will be a world in the end." Now the victory is even won. Small setbacks, more north of the people! (Biography of Ming Shi Zhu Neng)
Meaning: Han Gaozu initially lost nine of the ten battles, and finally calmed the world, and now he has won one victory after another, how can he withdraw because of some small setbacks? ”
Zhu Di also sternly reprimanded, and the generals did not dare to mention the retreat again.
Zhu Di then led his troops further south, defeating the silver medal army led by Ping'an, and then defeating the governor Chen Hui, who came to the rescue of Ping'an.
In the Battle of Lingbi, the Yan army won, captured Ping'an and others, and reduced 100,000 troops, Zhu Neng was promoted to the position of governor of the right army, followed Zhu Di to conquer Sizhou, crossed the Huai River, and defeated Sheng Yong.
Soon, Zhu Di led his army to capture Xuyi and Yangzhou, and then crossed the river and entered the Jinchuan Gate.
In September of the fourth year of Jianwen, Zhu Di was knighted on merit, and Zhu Neng was made the Duke of Chengguo, with 2,200 stones.
In the second year of Yongle, Zhu Di made Zhu Neng concurrently crown prince and added a thousand stones to the food.
In July of the fourth year of Yongle, Zhu Di appointed Zhu Neng as the general of Zhengyi and Mu Sheng the Marquis of Xiping as the left deputy general, and departed from Guangxi and Yunnan to attack Annan, and Zhu Di personally sent him to Longjiang. In October of that year, Zhu Neng led an army to Longzhou, where he died of illness in the army, at the age of seven Chinese New Year's Eve.
Zhu Neng was the youngest of the generals under Zhu Di, Xiao Yong was good at fighting, dared to fight and dare to break through, Zhang Yu was good at giving advice, and Zhu Di regarded the two of them as his right and left hands. After Zhang Yuzhan's death, Zhu Di consulted with Zhu Neng on almost all major military matters.
Zhu Neng is eight feet tall, brave and resolute, open-minded and cheerful, filial piety to elders, and friendly with others. Although Zhu Neng was made a duke, he was never arrogant and arrogant because of his high authority. Zhu Neng was good at appeasing the soldiers, and when he died, the soldiers wept bitterly.
Zhu Di ordered Zhu Neng to be buried in Changping and posthumously made Zhu Neng the Prince of Dongping. After Emperor Akihito ascended the throne, Zhu Neng was entitled to the Chengzu temple court.