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Li Guangbi

Type Figure Region Yingzhou Time 708–764 Also known as Prince of Linhuai、Prince Wumu

Li Guangbi (708–764), famous Tang general from Liucheng in Yingzhou, son of a Khitan chieftain;…

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  1. 708–752Liucheng, Yingzhou · ChaoyangLi Guangbi was born into a military family in Yingzhou; from youth he practiced archery and horsemanship, was resolute and far-sighted, and rose to be military commissioner of Shuofang, serving alongside Guo Ziyi, accumulating experience for later campaigns suppressing the rebellion.
  2. 757–759Taiyuan · TaiyuanDuring the An Lushan Rebellion Li Guangbi held Taiyuan desperately, repelling Shi Siming's siege, then joined forces with Guo Ziyi to recover Chang'an and Luoyang; his military merit matched Guo Ziyi's, and the pair were called Li and Guo.
  3. 759–764Boling · DingzhouAfter Shi Siming rebelled again, Li Guangbi directed operations in Henan and Hebei, repeatedly defeating the rebels, and was made Prince of Linhuai. Late in life constrained by eunuch army supervisors, he died of grief and anger, posthumously named Wumu.

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