Li Keyong vs Thomas Randolph

Li Keyong was appointed Prince of Jin by the Tang court for his role in suppressing the Huang Chao rebellion. He established a power base in Shanxi and became a major warlord during the late Tang period.

Li Keyong was defeated by the forces of Zhu Wen (later Emperor Taizu of Later Liang) at the Yellow River. This defeat weakened his position and allowed Zhu Wen to dominate the Central Plains.

Li Keyong died of illness. His son Li Cunxu succeeded him and later founded the Later Tang dynasty, fulfilling Li Keyong's ambition to restore Tang rule.

Randolph commanded a schiltron (spear formation) at Bannockburn, holding the left flank against English cavalry. His steadfast defense helped secure the Scottish victory over Edward II.

Randolph led a night assault on Edinburgh Castle, scaling the rock with a small force. The capture of this strategic fortress from the English was a major achievement in the Wars of Independence.

Randolph defeated an English army at Myton-on-Swale, Yorkshire, in a battle known as the 'Chapter of Myton'. The English force, composed largely of clergy and militia, was routed, securing the Scottish border.

Randolph, as regent of Scotland, negotiated and signed the Treaty of Edinburgh

After the death of Robert the Bruce, Randolph became regent of Scotland for the infant King David II. He governed Scotland effectively, maintaining peace and stability during the early years of David II's reign.