Shi Siming

MedievalGeneralChina703 — 761

Tang general who continued the An Lushan Rebellion.

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Quick Facts

Born

703

Died

761

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)60

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)44

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score44.7

Shi Siming — Complete Timeline

755 AD

Joined An Lushan's RebellionWar◆ Major

Shi Siming, a fellow general and friend of An Lushan, joined the rebellion from the outset. He commanded forces in the northern theater, securing key territories in Hebei and Shanxi for the Yan dynasty.

Tang DynastyAn Lushan RebellionHebei

Impact: regionaldestructive

757 AD

Defected to the Tang DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

After An Lushan's assassination, Shi Siming briefly submitted to the Tang court. He was pardoned and given a military command, but he remained suspicious of Tang intentions and soon rebelled again.

Tang DynastyDefectionAn Lushan Rebellion

Impact: national

758 AD

Rebelled Again and Killed An QingxuPolitical Action◆ Major

Shi Siming rebelled again, killing An Qingxu and seizing control of the Yan dynasty. He declared himself emperor and continued the war against Tang, proving to be a more capable commander than An Qingxu.

Tang DynastyYan DynastyCoup

Impact: nationaldestructive

759 AD

Defeated at the Battle of YanchengWar◆ Major

Shi Siming defeated Tang forces at Yancheng (modern Anyang), killing the Tang general Li Guangbi's ally. This victory allowed him to consolidate control over the Yellow River valley and threaten Luoyang.

Tang DynastyBattleYan Dynasty

Impact: regionaldestructive

761 AD

Assassinated by His SonPolitical Action◆ Major

Shi Siming was assassinated by his son Shi Chaoyi, who feared being replaced as heir. The patricide weakened the Yan dynasty, leading to internal strife and eventual defeat by Tang forces in 763.

Tang DynastyAssassinationYan Dynasty

Impact: nationaltragic