Li Longji

MedievalEmperorChina685 — 762

Tang Xuanzong, presided over both golden age and devastating rebellion.

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Quick Facts

Born

685

Died

762

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)82

Influence (20%)40

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score54.2

Li Longji — Complete Timeline

713 AD

Kaiyuan era reformsReform◆ Major

Emperor Xuanzong implemented administrative, fiscal, and military reforms during the Kaiyuan era. These reforms reduced corruption, improved tax collection, and strengthened the Tang state, leading to a golden age.

Tang dynastyReformGolden age

Impact: nationalconstructive

755 AD

An Lushan Rebellion beganWar

General An Lushan rebelled in the northeast, capturing Luoyang and Chang'an. Xuanzong fled to Sichuan, and the rebellion devastated the Tang empire, causing millions of deaths and permanent decline.

Tang dynastyRebellionAn Lushan

Impact: globaltragic

756 AD

Abdicated after Mawei Station incidentPolitical Action◆ Major

During the flight to Sichuan, Xuanzong's guards mutinied at Mawei Station, forcing him to order the death of his favorite consort Yang Guifei. Xuanzong abdicated to his son Suzong shortly after.

Tang dynastyAbdicationYang Guifei

Impact: nationaltragic