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Li Mi李泌

TangHistory × Fiction

Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty, summoned Linghu Huan as the Right Son of the State.

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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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RELATIONSHIP COMPASS

Li Mi, and the people around them.

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MENTORSHIP

Mentorship

Teachers, disciples and transmission

2 figures · 2 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

8 figures · 12 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

10 figures · 15 records
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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

9 figures · 9 records
6 more in the complete record
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In history · Old Book of Tang

Chancellor of the Tang Dynasty, summoned Linghu Huan as the Right Son of the State. As chancellor, he smiled without answering when a cow gave birth to a six-legged creature. As governor of Chuzhou, he was appointed governor of Lizhou.

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

A mountain hermit, appointed as military advisor. Advisor to Emperor Suzong, a white-clothed mountain hermit, later served as Chief of Staff of the Marshal's Office for Military Affairs. Advisor to Emperor Suzong, after achieving success he retired and lived in seclusion on Mount Heng.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    16 profile notes
    16 relations16 verified quotations
    • Emperor Dezong of Tang→ accept advice →Li Mi
    • Li Mi→ assist →Emperor Dezong of Tang
    • Emperor Suzong of Tang→ promote →Li Mi
    • Emperor Daizong→ summon employ →Li Mi
    Verified original text · 16
    1. 李泌以京官俸薄，请取中外给用除陌钱

      accept advice · Old Book of Tang, 德宗本纪下

    2. 雅闻泌长于鬼道，故自外征还，以至大用

      promote · Old Book of Tang, 王玙李泌崔造关播传

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  2. Literature / legend

    Romance of Sui and Tang

    3 profile notes
    3 relations3 verified quotations
    • Li Mi→ ruler-subject →Emperor Suzong of Tang
    • Emperor Suzong of Tang→ promote →Li Mi
    • Li Mi→ appreciate →Zhang Yue
    Verified original text · 3
    1. 肃宗即令左右为之换服。

      ruler-subject · Romance of Sui and Tang, 096

    2. 臣已略报圣恩，今请仍许作闲人。

      ruler-subject · Romance of Sui and Tang, 096

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    21 profile notes
    28 relations24 verified quotations
    • Emperor Dezong of Tang→ accept advice →Li Mi
    • Li Mi→ assist →Emperor Dezong of Tang
    • Li Mi→ ruler-subject →Emperor Suzong of Tang
    • Emperor Suzong of Tang→ promote →Li Mi
    Verified original text · 24
    1. 贞元元年，拜陕虢观察使。

      appoint to office · New Book of Tang, 房琯子 孺复孙 启族孙 式张镐李泌子 繁传

    2. 德宗在奉天，召赴行在，授左散骑常侍。

      ruler-subject · New Book of Tang, 房琯子 孺复孙 启族孙 式张镐李泌子 繁传

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History vs. fiction

In the official history, Li Mi assisted Emperor Suzong in formulating strategies to suppress the rebellion, then avoided disaster by living in seclusion on Mount Heng. The novel faithfully narrates his resignation from court and return to the mountain.

  • attestedAfter helping Emperor Suzong suppress the rebellion, Li Mi requested to return and lived in seclusion on Mount Heng.

    The Old Book of Tang, Biography of Li Mi, records that Li Mi participated in military and state affairs, and later because 'soon the Zhongshu Ling Cui Yuan and the favored minister Li Fuguo, jealous of his abilities, plotted against him. Li Mi, fearing, requested to travel to Mount Heng. An imperial edict granted his request, providing him with a salary of the third rank, and he thus secluded himself on Mount Heng.' In the 96th chapter of Romance of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, it is written that Li Mi stated that his achievements were high and he was envied, and after remonstrating against further harming his own kin, he earnestly requested to return to the mountains. Emperor Suzong issued an edict allowing him to temporarily return, and 'Li Mi thanked the emperor that very day, resigned from court, and went to live in seclusion on Mount Heng.' His resignation and seclusion on Mount Heng are consistent with the official historical records.

Relationship network

24 figures · 143 links
Li MiLi MiEmperor Dezong of TangEmperor Dezong of TangEmperor Suzong of TangEmperor Suzong of TangGuo ZiyiGuo ZiyiZhang YueZhang YueTuboTuboEmperor DaizongEmperor DaizongLi LinfuLi LinfuYang GuozhongYang GuozhongYuan ZaiYuan ZaiLi GuangbiLi GuangbiLi JifuEmperor ShunzongLi HuaiguangLu QiYang YanLi FuguoZhang JiulingDou CanZhang YanshangChang GunCui YuanWang EZhao Jing
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Sources: New Book of Tang, 二李传; Old Book of Tang, 于休烈令狐峘归崇敬奚陟张荐蒋乂柳登沈传师传; Romance of Sui and Tang, 093; New Book of Tang, 二高伊朱二刘范二王孟赵李任张传; Old Book of Tang, 五行志; Romance of Sui and Tang, 096; New Book of Tang, 十一宗诸子传; Old Book of Tang, 代宗本纪

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