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Napoleon Bonaparte leads by 23.2 pts · 2 figures compared

Politician · Medieval

General · Modern
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Li Gang was appointed to lead the defense of Kaifeng during the first Jin siege. He fortified walls, mobilized troops, and used fire arrows to repel attackers, forcing the Jin to negotiate a temporary truce.
After the Jin lifted the siege, Li Gang was dismissed and exiled by Emperor Qinzong due to court intrigue. His removal weakened the Song defense, and the Jin returned to capture Kaifeng later that year.
After the fall of Kaifeng, Li Gang was recalled by Emperor Gaozong to serve as Grand Councilor of the Southern Song. He advocated for resistance against the Jin but was again sidelined by peace advocates.
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