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Li Ji

Type Figure Region China Time 594–669 Also known as Xu Shiji、Li Ji、Duke of Ying、Duke of Cao

Founding general and chancellor of the Tang dynasty, born Xu Shiji, from the Wagang Army, later joined Li Shimin;…

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  1. 617–621Lihu, Caozhou · ShandongXu Shiji came from a prominent family in Lihu, Caozhou; joined the Wagang Army in the late Sui, served with Li Mi, was famed for bravery and strategy, and later led his troops to join the Tang.
  2. 621–626Chang'an · ShaanxiAfter joining the Tang, he campaigned with Li Shimin in Hebei and Luoyang; took part in the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the ninth year of Wude, helped install Emperor Taizong, and was granted the surname Li with the name Ji.
  3. 626–649Shuofang–Bingzhou line · NorthwestDuring Zhenguan he served as Left Director and Minister of Works, was created Duke of Ying, helped Li Jing defeat the Eastern Turks and campaigned against Xue Yantuo, and was a trusted veteran marshal of Taizong.
  4. 649–669Pyongyang · Korean PeninsulaServed as chancellor under Gaozong; in the second year of Zhangtang he led the army to capture Pyongyang and destroy Goguryeo, reaching the peak of his career; died of illness in his later years, posthumously named Wumin.

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