Li Shiji (594? – December 31, 669), courtesy name Maogong, posthumously known as Duke Zhenwu of Ying, was a Chinese military general and politician who...

declared a rebellion. Emperor Taizong sent Li Shiji against Li You, but before Li Shiji could engage Li You, Li You was captured by his own subordinate Du...

of a vassal under the Tang Empire. Li Jing and Li Shiji are considered the two most prominent early Tang generals. Li Jing was born in 571, during the Sui...

Dou's custody, Li Shiji surrendered to Dou as well. In 620, Li Shiji, in association with another Tang general who surrendered to Dou, Li Shanghu (李商胡)...

The Shiji, often known as Records of the Grand Historian or The Grand Scribe's Records, is a Chinese historical text that is the first of the Twenty-Four...

impressed with Li Shiji's abilities, was concerned that Li Shiji was too able and would not submit to Li Zhi. He stated to Li Zhi: Li Shiji is full of ability...

645, under the pretext of marching to camp Huaiyuan, Tang forces led by Li Shiji suddenly turned to invade Goguryeo. They attacked several castles including...

Tang forces were commanded by Emperor Taizong himself, and generals Li Shiji, Li Daozong, and Zhangsun Wuji. In 645, after capturing multiple Goguryeo...

food supplies, eventually allowing Li Shimin to defeat Liu. Further, during the campaign, Li Daozong and Yuwen Shiji were able to persuade Liu's general...

Eastern Turks, in order to prevent this return. The major Tang general Li Shiji temporarily came to protect Eastern Turks against Xueyantuo and defeated...