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Gao Pian

Type Figure Region China Time c. 821–887 Also known as Gao Qianli

Gao Pian (c. 821–887) was a famous late-Tang general who rose to Huainan military commissioner and Acting Minister of Works.

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  1. c. 821–868northwestern frontier garrisons · NorthwestGao Pian came from a military family, trained in archery and horsemanship from youth, and was outstanding in courage and strategy. In the ninth year of Xiantong he led troops to crush Pang Xun's rebel army at Guilin, winning fame in a single battle and the court's favor.
  2. 874–879Yangzhou · YangzhouAfter being appointed Huainan military commissioner he garrisoned Yangzhou, reformed military and civil administration, controlled the Jianghuai region of tax revenue, grew ever more powerful, and became one of the strongest warlord regimes in the southeast.
  3. 880–884Yangzhou · YangzhouAfter Huang Chao captured Chang'an, the court repeatedly ordered Gao Pian north to defend the emperor, but he clung to his troops, trusted alchemists, refused to send forces, squandered the opportunity, and suffered a great loss of reputation.
  4. 884–887Yangzhou · YangzhouIn his later years he indulged in alchemy and neglected military and civil affairs. In the third year of Guangqi, his subordinate Bi Shiduo allied with Xuan-She observer Qin Yan to capture Yangzhou; Gao Pian and his family were killed, and power in Huainan changed hands.

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