Who were the four famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty? Li Jing ranked first

Li Jing
20 followers
AD 618
Tang Dynasty established
The Tang Dynasty experienced a total of 21 emperors
Lasted 289 years
period
There are many examples of the prosperous Kaiyuan era under the rule of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty.
What’s more, the first generation of female emperors of China appeared innovatively.
Wu Zetian
The Tang Dynasty became the period of rule of China's feudal society
one of the most prosperous dynasties
Yet to build a prosperous dynasty
is not a simple matter
Not even Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty
What can be done by one person
When the Tang Dynasty was established
There are many capable people who have made outstanding contributions
Four of the most famous
Collectively known as the four famous generals of the early Tang Dynasty
Who are these four people?
It is said that when the four famous generals were selected,
Qin Qiong, one of the 24 heroes of Lian Lingyan Pavilion
None were selected
Xu Maogong can only rank third
Who is the first among them?
Well-deserved evaluation from the world
Four famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty
The four famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty include Li Jing, Li Xiaogong, Xu Maogong
Su Dingfang and others are ranked before and after
The most powerful one among them is Li Jing.
Ranked second is Li Xiaogong
Xu Maogong ranked third
Su Dingfang ranked fourth
As the minimum selection criteria for the four famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty
What kind of person is Su Dingfang?
Su Dingfang is a young hero
Su Dingfang's original name is Su Lie
Learned from Wuyi, Jizhou
Born into a family of military commanders
Su Dingfang’s father was brave and good at fighting.
was once a
The great hero who defeated the bandits for Zhou Jun
Su Dingfang, who regarded his father as a role model since childhood
Gradually grew into a young and promising young general
When I was 15 years old
Su Dingfang began to follow his father to fight everywhere
and after his father's death
Inherited his father's generals and horses
Late Sui Dynasty
Peasant uprisings began to appear across the country
Su Dingfang chose Dou Jiande, leader of the Hebei Uprising Army
As your own main attack
Because Su Dingfang is quite talented
Received the appreciation of Dou Jiande
Dou Jiande adopted Su Dingfang as his adopted son
Later Dou Jiande was involved in an accident
Su Dingfang went under Li Jiancheng several times.
Soon Li Jiancheng was killed due to the Xuanwumen Incident.
Su Dingfang decided to retreat to the mountains and forests
No longer serves the Tang Dynasty
If the story ends here
Su Dingfang may not be selected
One of the four famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty
After Li Shimin ascended the throne
To pacify the border
Decided to recruit Su Dingfang into the house again
Su Dingfang once again became a general of the Li Tang Dynasty
Beji tried its best to participate in the Tang Dynasty's war to destroy the Eastern Turks
Make great military exploits
Later, when Su Dingfang was 65 years old,
He once again participated in the Tang Dynasty's war to destroy the Western Turks
A beautiful battle was fought in which the few defeated the many
The Western Turks were defeated
Su Dingfang until the age of 75
Still leading the way
Open up territory for the Tang Dynasty on the battlefield
Used to save the early Tang Dynasty
Destroy the Three Kingdoms before and after
They all captured their master alive
vividly summarizes his military life
He also spoke highly of Su Dingfang's handsome talent.
2 Li Xiaogong
Except for the famous Li Jing and Xu Maogong
Another person was selected as one of the four famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty
and ranked second
Before Xu Maogong
He is Li Xiaogong
Li Xiaogong was born in 591 AD
He is a royal family member of the Li Tang Dynasty
Same as Su Dingfang
Li Xiaogong also had a father who was brave and good at fighting.
As early as the Sui Dynasty
Li Xiaogong's father
He is already a right-leading general
Under the cultivation of fathers
Li Xiaogong grew up to be a brave general
He follows Li Yuan
He made great contributions to the establishment of the Tang Dynasty
In order to help Li Tang pacify the Central Plains
Li Xiaogong led troops to conquer the Bashu region
Opened up the circulation corridor between the Tang Dynasty and the Western Regions
subsequently
When Li Xiaogong once again led his troops to annihilate Duke Fu Hu,
It was wiped out on the Chinese mainland
Obstacles to building the Li-Tang dynasty
AD 640
Li Xiaogong, 50, died of illness
AD 643
Li Xiaogong was posthumously named the Twenty-Four Meritorious Officials of Lingyan Pavilion
Among the twenty-four heroes of Lin Yan Pavilion
Li Xiaogong's ranking
Just like among the four famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty
They are all second or third
Xu Maogong, who has great military exploits but only ranks third
Among the four famous generals in the early Tang Dynasty
Xu Maogong ranked third
Analyze from political factors
Xu Maogong’s ranking is behind Li Xiaogong
Maybe it’s because Li Xiaogong is a royal clan relative of the Li family
The reason for having the noble status of Longxi
Xu Maogong’s original name is Li Ji
Born in AD 594
He is a fox from Caozhou
Compared to Su Dingfang
Xu Maogong’s family background is much more prominent
Xu Maogong was born in a family of officials
His ancestor Xu Shang
He was a high-ranking official in the Western Han Dynasty
Late Sui Dynasty
Xu Maogong participated in the Wagang Uprising
Because of outstanding virtue and talent
Soon he became one of the three giants in Wagang
Later Xu Maogong became a subordinate of Li Yuan
Assisted Li Yuan to defeat the two most powerful enemies.
Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong
Unified the Central Plains
Established the Tang Dynasty
After the unification of the Tang Dynasty
Xu Maogong was ordered to guard the border
drove away the invading Turks again and again
In order to expand the territory of the Tang Dynasty
Xu Maogong led troops to attack Goryeo again
Became the early Tang Dynasty
One of the main contributors to the expansion of territory
Xu Maogong not only has many achievements,
He is also quite successful in politics
After Li Shimin ascended the throne
Xu Maogong was appointed Minister of War
Prime Minister, Prince, Grand Master
step up
Later he was canonized as Duke of Yin State
AD 669
When Xu Maogong died
He also gave the title to the Taiwei and the Governor of Yangzhou.
And enjoy the temple court of Gaozong
enjoy honor
Li Xiaogong, Xu Maogong and Su Dingfang both have both political integrity and talent.
Want achievements and achievements
Generals in the early Tang Dynasty who wanted political achievements and had political achievements
Why can Li Jing rank first among them?
And it is well deserved to be called
4The Four Great Leaders of the Early Tang Dynasty
Li Jing ranks first among famous generals
The name Li Jing is no stranger to him
His image is mythical
As the image of the King of Tota
Appears in fantasy novels compiled by later generations
journey to the west
Li Jing's age
Bigger than the other three of the four famous generals of the Tang Dynasty
He was born in 571 AD
Before the Sui Dynasty was destroyed,
To enter the Sui Dynasty temple as an official
Later Li Jing joined the Li Tang Dynasty
Become a military general who follows Li Shimin in his southern and northern campaigns.
Li Jing is brave and good at fighting
Never lose a battle in life
Whether on the battlefield to destroy the Eastern Turks,
Still on the battlefield of Xiangxi breaking the soil and lusting for souls
As long as there is Li Jing
Tang Jun can win a complete victory
Li Jing also became a victorious general of the Tang Dynasty.
Was named Wei Guogong
Listed as one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion
In addition to his repeated achievements on the battlefield,
Li Jing also based on his own marching experience
Wrote many art of war residences
Such as the Sixth Army's Advance to Guard Engineers' Art of War, etc.
Cultivate new martial arts talents for Li Tang
Provides reference materials
Li Jing's master Li Shimin once said this about Li Jing
Ancient Han Bai
How can Wei Huo reach it?
It can be seen that he praised Li Jing
AD 649
Li Jing passed away due to illness at the age of 79
Li Shimin posthumously granted Li Jing the title of Situ and Governor of the state.
But later generations’ pursuit of Li Jing
not because of his death
Or the death of Li Jing’s master Li Shimin came to an abrupt end
Beginning of the Suzong period of Tang Dynasty
Li Jing's image was gradually deified
Retreat to Wucheng Wang Temple
Later in the Southern Song Dynasty
Li Jing was posthumously named King Lingyou Zhonglie of the Tiger Clan again.
Therefore, in the Ming Dynasty’s Journey to the West
The King of Towers is based on Li Jing
has become a reasonable and common thing
Five Little Heroes Counting the Famous People
Let’s look at today
Although famous generals emerged in large numbers in the early years of the Tang Dynasty,
But with the change of military weapons
and advances in military technology
Today, China’s military strength cannot be underestimated
While looking back at the past
We should be more grateful to our current motherland
with strong military strength
Let people across the country straighten their backs
bathe in peace
