Wu Peifu

Wu Peifu was appointed commander of the Third Division of the Beiyang Army under the Zhili clique. He built a reputation as a skilled military strategist and became a key figure in the Zhili faction.

Wu Peifu played a decisive role in the Zhili-Anhui War, leading forces that defeated the Anhui clique. His tactical brilliance earned him the nickname 'Jade Marshal' and elevated his status among warlords.

Wu Peifu commanded Zhili forces to a decisive victory over Zhang Zuolin's Fengtian army in the First Zhili-Fengtian War. This victory made him the most powerful warlord in northern China.

Wu Peifu's Zhili forces were defeated by the Fengtian clique in the Second Zhili-Fengtian War, partly due to the defection of Feng Yuxiang. This loss ended his dominance and forced him to retreat to central China.

Wu Peifu led his remaining forces against the National Revolutionary Army during the Northern Expedition. He was decisively defeated at the Battle of Heshengqiao and lost control of Hubei and Hunan, marking the end of his warlord power.