What famous generals were there in the Tang Dynasty? What are the main achievements?

Famous generals include Li Jing, Su Dingfang, Xue Rengui, Wang Zhongsi, Guo Ziyi, etc.

1. Li Jing

1. Character introduction

Li Jing (571-July 2, 649), courtesy name pharmacist. A native of Sanyuan, Yongzhou (now northeast of Sanyuan, Shaanxi Province). An outstanding military strategist in the Tang Dynasty, he was the nephew of Han Qinhu, the governor of Liangzhou in the Sui Dynasty.

Li Jing is tall and tall, good at using troops and good at strategy. He first served as an official in the Sui Dynasty and worshiped the magistrate of Mayi County. After Jinyang raised troops, he served in the Tang Dynasty.

He successively served as the Secretary of the Imperial Academy and the Minister of the Ministry of War. He worshiped the right servant of the Minister and was granted the title of Duke of Wei. He was known as Li Wei Gong in the world. In the twenty-third year of Zhenguan (649), Li Jing died of illness at the age of seventy-nine.

The book was presented to Situ and the governor of Bingzhou, with the posthumous title "Jingwu" and was buried with Zhaoling. During the reign of Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty, he enjoyed the temple of King Wucheng and was ranked among the ten wise men.

Li Jing’s experience in military management and combat further enriched ancient military thought and theory of war. He is the author of many military books such as "Li Jing's Mirror of the Sixth Army", many of which have been lost today.

Later generations compiled "Tang Taizong Li Weigong's Questions and Answers", which was included in the "Seven Books of Martial Arts" during the Northern Song Dynasty. It is a representative work of ancient military science.

2. Main achievements

Ping Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande, Nanping Xiao Xian and Fugong'er, destroying the Eastern Turks in the north, and breaking Tuyuhun in the west, laying the foundation for the establishment and development of the Tang Dynasty. With great military exploits, he became one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion.

2. Su Dingfang

1. Character introduction

Su Dingfang (592-667), a famous martyr, was named Dingfang and lived in the world with his words. A native of Wuyi County, Jizhou (now Wuyi County, Hebei Province). An outstanding military strategist in the Tang Dynasty.

He successively served as General Zuo Xiaowei, General Zuo Wuwei, and was granted the title of Duke of Xing. In his later years, he was appointed as the Anji ambassador and was fully responsible for the military defense against Tibet.

In the second year of Qianfeng (667), Su Dingfang died at the age of seventy-six. The book was presented to General Zuo Xiaowei and the Governor of Youzhou, with the posthumous title "Zhuang".

2. Main achievements

Following Li Jing in his northern expedition to the Eastern Turks, Su Dingfang led 200 cavalry to attack Jieli Khan in the decisive night attack on Yinshan Mountain. The tooth tent made great contributions to the destruction of the Eastern Turks.

In the second year of Xianqing (657), Li Gong was promoted to the general manager of the march, and he began to take charge of his own role. With his extraordinary achievements and integrity, he was deeply appreciated and trusted by Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, and was entrusted with important tasks many times.

Su Dingfang conquered the Western Turks, Pingcongling, Yibaiji, and attacked Goguryeo. He "destroyed the three kingdoms before and after, and captured their masters alive." He unprecedentedly expanded the territory of the Tang Dynasty westward to the Aral Sea in Central Asia. The border reaches Persia and extends eastward to the southern part of the Korean Peninsula.

3. Xue Rengui

1. Character introduction

Xue Rengui (614-March 24, 683), Mingli, courtesy name Rengui. A native of Xiucun, Longmen County, Jiangzhou, Hedong Road (now Xiucun, Hejin City, Shanxi). A famous general in the early Tang Dynasty, he was the sixth grandson of Xue Andu, King of Hedong in the Northern Wei Dynasty.

During the reign of Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty, Xue Rengui served as governor of Gua, led the army and generals on the right, inspected the school and acted as governor of the state, and was granted the title of Pingyang County Duke.

In the second year of Yongchun (683), Xue Rengui died at the age of seventy. The book was presented to General Zuo Xiaowei and the Governor of Youzhou. He was the author of fourteen volumes of "New Commentary on the Original Meaning of Zhouyi", which is now lost.

2. Main achievements

After decades of fighting, he defeated the Nine-surnamed Tiele, surrendered Goguryeo, and defeated the Turks. He had outstanding achievements and left behind "good policies to stop fighting" and " There are allusions such as "three arrows set the Tianshan Mountains", "bravely captured Liaodong", "love the people like the city of Zhou", "take off your hat and retreat from all enemies".

4. Wang Zhongsi

1. Character introduction

Wang Zhongsi (706-749), originally named Wang Xun, was born in Zheng County, Huazhou (now Shaanxi Province) People from Huazhou District, Weinan City. A famous general in the Tang Dynasty and the son of Wang Haibin, envoy of Feng'an Army. In the second year of Kaiyuan, his father Wang Haibin died in a battle of martial arts.

Wang Zhongsi was raised in the palace when he was young. Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang Dynasty adopted him as his fake son and named him Zhongsi.

Wang Zhongsi wrote several times to warn Anlushan that there would be rebellion. Prime Minister Li Linfu was jealous of Wang Zhongsi and falsely accused Wang Zhongsi of "wanting to enthrone Prince Li Heng" as emperor.

Tang Xuanzong interrogated Wang Zhongsi and planned to impose the death penalty. However, after Ge Shuhan begged him, he was demoted to the prefect of Hanyang. He died of depression a year later at the age of forty-five. In the first year of Baoying (762), he was given posthumously to the Minister of War and the Crown Prince.

2. Main achievements

In the 18th year of Kaiyuan (730), he served as an envoy of soldiers and horses. He went on an expedition with Xiao Song, the military envoy of Hexi Province, and made a sneak attack with 300 light cavalry in the Battle of Yuchuan. Tubo killed thousands of enemies, and Tubo Zanpu fled in panic.

Later succeeded Wang Hao as the governor of Longyou. In the twenty-sixth year of Kaiyuan (738), he led the Northern Expedition to Khitan. He led 100,000 cavalry and left Yanmen Pass in the north. They fought three battles and won three victories at Sanggan River. The Xi and Khitan coalition forces were completely wiped out.

In the early years of Tianbao's reign, he defeated the Turkic Yehu tribe and took the head of Usumish Khan to Chang'an. The Battle of Qinghai Lake against Tibet destroyed the main force of Tibet's northern front. Tibet suffered tens of thousands of casualties and two princes were killed, causing Tuyuhun to surrender to the Tang Dynasty.

5. Guo Ziyi

1. Character introduction

Guo Ziyi (697~781), courtesy name Ziyi, was born in Zheng County, Huazhou (now Huazhou, Weinan City, Shaanxi Province). State area) people. An outstanding general, politician and strategist of the Tang Dynasty.

In his early years, he won the first place in the martial arts examination, became an official in the army, and was moved to the post of Jiuyuan Prefecture, but was not reused.

In the fourteenth year of the Dali calendar (779), after Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty came to the throne, he paid homage to Taiwei and Zhongshu Ling, served as the envoy of the imperial mausoleum, and was given the title "Shang Fu", which increased the number of food towns and deprived him of his real power. In the second year of Jianzhong (781), he died at the age of eighty-five. He was posthumously awarded the title of Grand Master, with the posthumous title of Zhongwu.

2. Main achievements

After the Anshi Rebellion broke out, he paid homage to Shuofang, led his troops to serve the king, and recovered Hebei and Hedong areas.

In the second year of Zhide (757), he assisted Li Chu, King of Guangping, to regain the two capitals.

In the early years of the first year of Baoying (762), after the Hedong mutiny, he was named King of Fenyang and raised troops to put down the rebellion.

In the winter of the first year of Guangde (763), after Tubo conquered Chang'an, they were ordered to mobilize troops and generals to expel the Tubo enemy.

In the second year of Guangde (764), when Pugu Huaien led Tubo and Uighurs to invade, he persuaded Uighurs alone and joined forces to defeat Tubo.

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