The Legend of Guo Ziyi

Author: Xiao Yuhuan
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: A famous general of the mid-Tang Dynasty. At the imperial examination for martial arts, he intended to save someone but ended up winning the title of Martial (top candidate in martial arts). Wherever the Commander-in-Chief went, he was invincible. He suppressed the An Lushan Rebellion, eradicated border bandits, single-handedly charged into enemy ranks, persuaded the Khitan army to turn against the Tibetan forces, and defeated them without fighting. The court granted him prestigious titles and ranks, but was reluctant to give him long-term military command. After his appointment, he was either not allowed to take office or recalled to the capital after the matter was resolved, keeping him in a position of relative inactivity.