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	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "repel Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "repel Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived ~~among a~~ [[~~Mohist village\|Mohist community~~]] of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived in [[Mojia Village]] among orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	{{Era\|Locations}}{{WP-REAL}}		{{Era\|Locations}}{{WP-REAL}}
	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]') is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|~~province~~ of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]') is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|Provinces of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府),<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> and was also known as '''Yanzhao''' (燕趙) after {{wiki\|Yan (state)\|Yan}} and {{wiki\|Zhao (state)\|Zhao}} of the {{wiki\|Warring States period}}.<ref name="Dynasty 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 3)]]</ref> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]]<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref> which was instrumental in organizing a counter-rebellion alliance with [[Pingyuan]].<ref name="Dynasty 35" />		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府),<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> and was also known as '''Yanzhao''' (燕趙) after {{wiki\|Yan (state)\|Yan}} and {{wiki\|Zhao (state)\|Zhao}} of the {{wiki\|Warring States period}}.<ref name="Dynasty 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 3)]]</ref> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]]<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref> which was instrumental in organizing a counter-rebellion alliance with [[Pingyuan]].<ref name="Dynasty 35" />

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	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "repel Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "repel Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[~~Mohism~~\|Mohist]] ~~community~~ of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohist village\|Mohist community]] of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]') is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]') is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[~~Qinghe Commandery\|~~Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府),<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> and was also known as '''Yanzhao''' (燕趙) after {{wiki\|Yan (state)\|Yan}} and {{wiki\|Zhao (state)\|Zhao}} of the {{wiki\|Warring States period}}.<ref name="Dynasty 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 3)]]</ref> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]]<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref> which was instrumental in organizing a counter-rebellion alliance with [[Pingyuan]].<ref name="Dynasty 35" />

	==History==		==History==

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	{{Era\|Locations}}{{WP-REAL}}		{{Era\|Locations}}{{WP-REAL}}
	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]') is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[~~Changshan Commandery\|~~Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[~~Julu Commandery\|~~Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "~~resist~~ Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "repel Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[~~Qinghe Commandery\|~~Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

imported>Sol Pacificus: Undo revision 1026785 by Sol Pacificus (talk) You know what? Since we don't have an article on Julu city right now and the info may be the same, it's more helpful to have a linked page for this, and this is something we can talk about.

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Undo revision 1026785 by Sol Pacificus (talk) You know what? Since we don't have an article on Julu city right now and the info may be the same, it's more helpful to have a linked page for this, and this is something we can talk about.

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	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan Commandery\|Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the ~~home~~ of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan Commandery\|Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu Commandery\|Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>

imported>Sol Pacificus: Julu city and Julu commandery are two different things, just as New York City and New York state are two different things. It's a bit weird to me to link to Julu Commandery since the city was burned down not the whole commandery.

2023-04-10T21:40:29Z

Julu city and Julu commandery are two different things, just as New York City and New York state are two different things. It's a bit weird to me to link to Julu Commandery since the city was burned down not the whole commandery.

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	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan Commandery\|Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the ~~hometown~~ of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan Commandery\|Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the home of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[~~Julu Commandery\|~~Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>

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2023-04-10T15:08:41Z

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	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu Commandery\|Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>

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2023-03-25T04:05:14Z

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	==History==		==History==
	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

imported>Soranin: /* History */

2023-03-25T03:59:13Z

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	==History==		==History==
	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand ~~Protector~~]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

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	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]') is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|~~province~~ of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]') is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|Provinces of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府),<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> and was also known as '''Yanzhao''' (燕趙) after {{wiki\|Yan (state)\|Yan}} and {{wiki\|Zhao (state)\|Zhao}} of the {{wiki\|Warring States period}}.<ref name="Dynasty 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 3)]]</ref> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]]<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref> which was instrumental in organizing a counter-rebellion alliance with [[Pingyuan]].<ref name="Dynasty 35" />		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府),<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> and was also known as '''Yanzhao''' (燕趙) after {{wiki\|Yan (state)\|Yan}} and {{wiki\|Zhao (state)\|Zhao}} of the {{wiki\|Warring States period}}.<ref name="Dynasty 35">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[The Hidden Ones (Part 3)]]</ref> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]]<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref> which was instrumental in organizing a counter-rebellion alliance with [[Pingyuan]].<ref name="Dynasty 35" />

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	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]') is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[~~Changshan Commandery\|~~Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[~~Julu Commandery\|~~Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "~~resist~~ Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "repel Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[~~Qinghe Commandery\|~~Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan Commandery\|Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the ~~home~~ of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan Commandery\|Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the hometown of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu Commandery\|Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>

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	'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>		'''Hebei''' (河北, 'North of the [[Yellow River\|River]]) is a territory in northeast [[China]]. It was a {{wiki\|circuit (administrative division)\|circuit}} during the [[Tang dynasty]]<ref name="Dynasty 9">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 2)]]</ref><ref name="Tang administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of the Tang dynasty}}</ref> while in the present-day, it is a {{wiki\|province of China\|province}} of the {{wiki\|People's Republic of China}}.<ref name="PRC administrative divisions">{{WP\|Administrative divisions of China}}</ref>

	As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan Commandery\|Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the ~~hometown~~ of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>		As a Tang circuit, Hebei was subdivided into twenty-four commanderies (郡),<ref name="Dynasty 12">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 5)]]</ref><ref name="Dynasty 15">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 8)]]</ref> also known as prefectures (府).<ref name="Tang administrative divisions" /> The most significant prefecture was [[Youzhou]], which was centred on the major city of [[Beijing\|Fanyang]] and became a {{wiki\|fanzhen\|military district}} under the rule of a semi-autonomous military governor known as a ''[[jiedushi]]''. Other notable Hebei commanderies were [[Changshan Commandery\|Changshan]], whose local government under the Yan family rallied early resistance against the [[An Lushan Rebellion]], and [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]], the home of the [[Hidden Ones\|Hidden One]] [[Li E]].<ref name="Dynasty 12" /><ref name="Dynasty 13">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 6)]]</ref>

	==History==		==History==
	Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />		Because Fanyang was the base of ''jiedushi'' [[An Lushan]], Hebei naturally became the first site of war when he rose in rebellion against the Tang in late 755.<ref name="Dynasty 12" /> He brought a 150,000 strong army to bear on Changshan city, demanding passage through to the Yellow River. [[Grand protector\|Grand Protector]] [[Yan Gaoqing]] of Changshan could offer no resistance and acquiesced to an occupation by Lushan's forces, but he secretly sent his son [[Yan Jiming]] to issue a call-to-arms to the top officials of every commandery and county in Hebei. Jiming raced to do just that, but he was met with rejection after rejection. Some administrators appealed to the authority of Lushan, whose official pretext was to oust the corruption of Chancellor [[Yang Guozhong]] to save the Tang. Most were simply paralyzed by defeatism, recognizing the might of the warlord, whose army grew in size to 200,000 and was estimated to be 1/3 of Tang forces across all China. One grand protector even fled for his life and abandoned his people to certain doom in a defenceless city.<ref name="Dynasty 12" />

	All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[~~Julu Commandery\|~~Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />		All the while, Lushan wrought devastation in his march south towards the Yellow River. He had [[Julu]] (鉅鹿) razed to the ground because a pun on the city's name that could mean "resist Lu(shan)" was seen as an ill omen. Beacons punctuated China's landscape at regular distances, but the warlord had those he encountered along the way occupied with garrisons of his elite [[Yeluohe]] to ensure that they always emitted a "peace" signal.<ref name="Dynasty 15" />

	Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>		Out of the twenty-four commanderies of Hebei, only in [[Qinghe Commandery\|Qinghe]] did Jiming receive a positive response, for it was the home of Li E, an [[Assassins\|Assassin]] indebted to him and sworn to fight against injustice. Li E lived among a [[Mohism\|Mohist]] community of orphaned children and disabled veterans which could not lend any aid either, but he was confident that his assistance was all that was needed for Jiming to begin turning the tide. True to his word, the two were able to eliminate the Yeluohe guarding the Julu beacon and light the signal for danger. This act had a cascading effect as it inspired Tang loyalists throughout Hebei to do the same. The warning spread as far as the [[Great Wall of China]] and along its length, ensuring that Lushan's hold on north China would be tenuous throughout the war.<ref name="Dynasty 16">''[[Assassin's Creed: Dynasty]]'' – [[Beacon Fire (Part 9)]]</ref>