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Li Guangbi李光弼

TangHistory × Fiction

A Tang dynasty general who maintained strict military discipline and had a strained relationship with Pugu Huaien.

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RELATION RECORDS
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Li Guangbi, and the people around them.

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01
ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

17 figures · 23 records
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02
CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

11 figures · 13 records
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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In history · Old Book of Tang

A Tang dynasty general who maintained strict military discipline and had a strained relationship with Pugu Huaien. A Tang general, enfeoffed as Prince of Linhuai, later died. Together with Wang Jin, he defended Taiyuan, and later died in Xuzhou.

In fiction · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang

Military governor of Hedong, joined forces with Guo Ziyi to recover Changshan. A Tang general, refused the recruitment of Geshu Han and replied with a stern letter. A Tang dynasty general who won many battles.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    35 profile notes
    23 relations32 verified quotations
    • Emperor Suzong of Tang→ appoint →Li Guangbi
    • Guo Ziyi→ colleague →Li Guangbi
    • Li Guangbi→ defeat →An Lushan
    • Emperor Daizong→ confer title →Li Guangbi
    Verified original text · 32
    1. 诏以李光弼握兵关东以代子仪

      appoint · Old Book of Tang, 肃宗代宗诸子传

    2. 光弼为户部尚书

      appoint · Old Book of Tang, 肃宗本纪

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

    6 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Li Guangbi→ battle →Shi Siming
    • Geshu Han→ recruit surrender →Li Guangbi
    • Li Guangbi→ rebuke →Geshu Han
    Verified original text · 3
    1. 史思明乃引众纷纷遁去。

      defeat · Romance of Sui and Tang, 096

    2. 逼令作书，招李光弼等来降

      recruit surrender · Romance of Sui and Tang, 090

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    39 profile notes
    31 relations36 verified quotations
    • Emperor Dezong of Tang→ confer title →Li Guangbi
    • Emperor Suzong of Tang→ appoint →Li Guangbi
    • Li Guangbi→ ruler-subject →Emperor Suzong of Tang
    • Guo Ziyi→ colleague →Li Guangbi
    Verified original text · 36
    1. 与功臣郭子仪、李光弼等皆赐铁券

      confer title · New Book of Tang, 德宗顺宗宪宗本纪

    2. 肃宗命李光弼等讨之

      appoint · New Book of Tang, 兵志

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History vs. fiction

In the official history, Li Guangbi governed the army with strict discipline and repeatedly defeated strong enemies. The novel faithfully presents his achievements in the battles of exiting Jingxing and defending Heyang.

  • attestedLi Guangbi exited Jingxing to recover Changshan and defended Heyang to defeat the rebels

    The Old Book of Tang, Biographies of Pugu Huai'en, Liang Chongyi, and Li Huaiguang records that Li Guangbi replaced Ziyi in leading the army, 'and again followed Li Guangbi to defend Heyang, defeated Zhou Chu, captured Xu Huangyu and An Taiqing, and took Huaizhou, all by smashing the enemy's front, with merit surpassing all generals.' In the Sui and Tang Romance, Chapter 090 narrates that Guo Ziyi 'specially recommended Li Guangbi as the military governor of Hedong, dividing troops of more than ten thousand, coming from Jingxing,' and Chapter 096 describes his steadfast defense of Heyang and defeat of Shi Siming, all based on official history.

Relationship network

30 figures · 234 links
Li GuangbiLi GuangbiEmperor Dezong of TangEmperor Dezong of TangEmperor Suzong of TangEmperor Suzong of TangGuo ZiyiGuo ZiyiAn LushanAn LushanEmperor DaizongEmperor DaizongYan ZhenqingYan ZhenqingShi SimingShi SimingPugu Huai'enPugu Huai'enHun JianHun JianYang YanYang YanGeshu HanLi MiLi FuguoShi ChaoyiYu Chao'enAn QingxuLi ZhongchenLai TianWang SiliLi BaoyuWang ZhongsiWang JinDiwu QiYan GaoqingMa LinLu JiongLi QiyunWei ZhiCheng Yuanzhen
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 三王鲁辛冯三李曲二卢传; Old Book of Tang, 仆固怀恩梁崇义李怀光传; Romance of Sui and Tang, 090; New Book of Tang, 东夷传; Old Book of Tang, 代宗本纪; Romance of Sui and Tang, 091; New Book of Tang, 二李传; Old Book of Tang, 元载王昂李少良王缙杨炎黎干庾准传

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