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Li Jing

Type Figure Region China Time 571–649 Also known as Li Yaoshi、Duke of Wei、Duke Li Wei

Li Jing (571–649), style name Yaoshi, a famous early Tang general and military strategist who served the late Sui and early Tang, pacified Jiangnan w…

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  1. 571–621Bingzhou · TaiyuanFrom a military family, he served as assistant magistrate of Mayi in the late Sui and later joined the Tang; skilled in the art of war, known for calmness and resourcefulness, he repeatedly achieved remarkable feats in the wars of unification.
  2. 623–625Jiangnan · JiangsuLed armies south to defeat Xiao Xian, Fu Gongshi and other separatist forces, completing Tang unification of Jiangnan and displaying outstanding command talent.
  3. 630–649Chang'an · Xi'anIn the third year of Zhenguan he led the army to defeat the Eastern Turks, capturing Khagan Illig and securing the northern frontier; later held key central posts and authored the Military Methods of Duke Li Wei, a classic of later military study.

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