Li Baochen

MedievalGeneralChina718 — 781

Tang military governor of Chengde.

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Quick Facts

Born

718

Died

781

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)61

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score44.0

Li Baochen — Complete Timeline

756 AD

Participated in Suppression of An Lushan RebellionWar◆ Major

Li Baochen fought against the rebel forces of An Lushan during the An Lushan Rebellion. His military actions contributed to the eventual suppression of the rebellion, though he later became a semi-independent governor.

An Lushan RebellionTang DynastyMilitary Campaign

Impact: national

762 AD

Appointed Military Governor of ChengdePolitical Action◆ Major

Li Baochen was appointed as the military governor (jiedushi) of Chengde Circuit by the Tang court. This position gave him control over a strategically important region in northern China, establishing his power base during the post-An Lushan Rebellion period.

Tang DynastyMilitary GovernorshipChengde

Impact: regional

775 AD

Established Hereditary Governorship in ChengdePolitical Action◆ Major

Li Baochen successfully passed his governorship to his son, establishing a pattern of hereditary succession in Chengde Circuit. This act weakened central Tang authority and contributed to the fragmentation of the empire into semi-autonomous provinces.

Hereditary RuleTang DeclineProvincial Autonomy

Impact: nationaldestructive