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Cheng Yaojin

Type Figure Region China Time 589–665 Also known as Cheng Zhijie、Cheng Yaojin、Duke of Lu

A founding general of the Tang dynasty from Dong'e, originally named Cheng Zhijie, who joined the Wagang Army in the late Sui, later served Li Shimin…

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  1. 611–621Dong'e, Jizhou · ShandongCheng Zhijie was bold and combative in youth; in the late Sui he gathered followers and joined the Wagang Army, serving alongside Li Mi and Xu Shiji, and was renowned for his skill with the lance.
  2. 621–626Chang'an · ShaanxiAfter the Wagang Army collapsed he joined Tang, campaigning with Li Shimin in Hebei and Luoyang, and took part in the Xuanwu Gate Incident in the ninth year of Wude, supporting the enthronement of Emperor Taizong.
  3. 626–649Chang'an · ShaanxiIn the Zhenguan era he was made Duke of Lu, served as Left Guard Grand General and in other posts, once garrisoned Tong Pass, and in the seventeenth year of Zhenguan was painted into the portrait gallery of Lingyan Pavilion meritorious ministers.
  4. 649–665Chang'an · ShaanxiHe remained in favor under Gaozong, once pacifying a Qiang rebellion in Minshan, and died of illness in late years with the posthumous name Xiang.

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