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Lu Qi
MedievalPoliticianChina730 — 785
Tang chancellor blamed for precipitating the 783 crisis.
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Quick Facts
Born
730
Died
785
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Politician
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)28
Influence (20%)46
Legacy (20%)37
Leadership (15%)52
Strategy (15%)44
Total Score41.9
Lu Qi — Complete Timeline
783 AD
Appointment as ChancellorPolitical Action◆ Major
Lu Qi was appointed chancellor under Emperor Dezong. His policies, including harsh taxation and mismanagement of military affairs, were widely blamed for triggering the Jingyuan Mutiny.
AppointmentChancellorTang Dynasty
Impact: nationaldestructive
784 AD
Exile after Jingyuan MutinyPolitical Action◆ Major
Lu Qi was exiled by Emperor Dezong after the Jingyuan Mutiny, as a scapegoat for the crisis. His exile marked the end of his political career.
ExileScapegoatTang Dynasty
Impact: nationaltragic
785 AD
Death in ExileOther
Lu Qi died in exile. His death was seen by many as a just end for a chancellor blamed for the turmoil of the 783 crisis.
DeathExileTang Dynasty
Impact: nationaltragic
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
4
Tactics
4
Battles
4
Army Scale
4
War Impact
4
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
8
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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