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Yuchi Gong
MedievalGeneralChina585 — 658
Tang general deified as a door god alongside Qin Qiong.
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Quick Facts
Born
585
Died
658
Country
China
Era
Medieval
Occupation
General
Score Overview
Military (10%)67
Political (20%)34
Influence (20%)62
Legacy (20%)52
Leadership (15%)37
Strategy (15%)53
Total Score51.1
Yuchi Gong — Complete Timeline
626 AD
Participated in the Xuanwu Gate IncidentPolitical Action
Yuchi Gong was a key supporter of Li Shimin (later Emperor Taizong) during the Xuanwu Gate Incident. He helped Li Shimin kill his brothers and seize the throne, becoming a trusted general.
CoupTang dynastyPower struggle
Impact: national
630 AD
Defeated the Eastern Turks at the Battle of YinshanWar◆ Major
Yuchi Gong commanded a Tang army that defeated the Eastern Turkic Khaganate at the Battle of Yinshan. This victory contributed to the collapse of the Eastern Turkic state and Tang dominance.
Tang-Turkic warsBattleSteppe
Impact: regional
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
8
Tactics
8
Battles
8
Army Scale
7
War Impact
8
Political
Governance
6
Reform
6
Stability
6
Policy
6
Power
6
Influence
History
7
Global
7
Culture
7
Ideology
8
Legacy
7
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