Li Keyong

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.