Zhu Peide

Zhu Peide, also Chu Pei-teh (; 6 October 1889 – 17 February 1937) was a Chinese General. Born in Lufeng, Yunnan. He held positions such as colonel general of the National Revolutionary Army in China, Commander of the Third Army, and Governor of Jiangxi Province. He died due to medical malpractice in 1937.

Biography

Early years

Zhu Peide was schoolmates with famous communist General Zhu De, and because of their exceptional grades, they were known as "The Two Exceptional Zhu's" and participated in the Xinhai Revolution in 1911. In 1917, he joined Sun Yat-Sen's Constitutional Protection Movement.

Career

After the formation of the Nationalist Government in July 1925, his troops were reorganized as the Third Army under the Kuomintang. On October 1, Chen Jiongming tried to convince Zhu to join his forces, considering he already had a deal with Xiong Kewu, however, Zhu was angered to hear the news and ordered them to be arrested while reporting the incident to the Nationalist Government. The government realized the danger of the situation, and promptly arrested Xiong on October 3.

During the Northern Expedition, he served as Governor of Jiangxi Province

After the success of the Northern Expedition, he served in a variety of governmental and military roles.