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Hou Junji

Type Figure Region China Time c. 600–643 Also known as Duke of Cheng

Famous founding general of the Tang dynasty, one of the Twenty-Four Meritorious Officials of Lingyan Pavilion;…

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  1. c. 618–626Hedong, Guanzhong · ChinaHou Junji was renowned for his prowess in youth; during the Wude era he followed Li Shimin in pacifying rival regimes, excelling in strategy as one of the Prince of Qin's trusted generals.
  2. 626Xuanwu Gate, Chang'an · ShaanxiIn July of Wude 9, together with Zhangsun Wuji, Yuchi Jingde and others, he escorted Li Shimin into the palace, killing Crown Prince Jiancheng and Prince of Qi Yuanji; after Shimin ascended the throne he was enfeoffed as Duke of Cheng for his merit.
  3. 626–638Chang'an · ShaanxiDuring Zhenguan he served successively as Left Yuhou and General of the Left Guard; before Zhenguan 17 he rose to Minister of War, and accompanied Li Jing in defeating the Tuyuhun, earning outstanding merit.
  4. 639–643Chang'an · ShaanxiHarboring resentment toward Crown Prince Li Chengqian, he conspired in rebellion; the plot leaked and he was captured, executed in Zhenguan 17, his portrait remaining in Lingyan Pavilion while he and his clan perished.

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