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Guo Ziyi

Type Figure Region Huazhou Time 697–781 Also known as Guo Linggong、Prince of Fenyang

Guo Ziyi (697-781), a famed Tang general from Huayin in Huazhou. After the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, he led the Shuofang Army to recover Chang'a…

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  1. 697–749Huayin, Huazhou · WeinanGuo Ziyi came from a military family, entered service through the military examination, and served long in frontier commands such as Hexi and Shuofang, accumulating merit to the rank of Left Guard Grand General, laying the foundation for later leading the Shuofang Army to pacify the rebellion.
  2. 757–759Chang'an · Xi'anDuring the An Lushan Rebellion, Guo Ziyi coordinated with Li Guangbi and others, recovering Chang'an in the second year of Zhide, and capturing Luoyang the following year, reversing the course of the war and becoming the court's mainstay in suppressing the rebellion.
  3. 760–781Fenyang · LüliangAfter the rebellion was pacified Guo Ziyi was enfeigned Prince of Fenyang; though repeatedly holding military and civil office he carefully avoided suspicion, defusing Tibetan and Uyghur threats and court distrust many times. He died at home under Dezong, enjoying long life and exceptional honors.

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