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The fall of Luoyang was an important event in the | The fall of Luoyang was an important event in the An Lushan Rebellion, which occurred on January 18, 756. This battle resulted in An Lushan's Yeluohe army occupying Luoyang, the eastern capital of the Tang Dynasty, laying the foundation for his establishment of the regime, Great Yan. | ||
== Background == | |||
After the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, An Lushan suppressed the Hebei counties by force and crossed the Yellow River. After his beloved son An Qingzong was executed, he launched a new round of offensive against the Tang army. After defeating Chenliu and Xingyang, An Lushan marched into Luoyang. | |||
After learning of An Lushan's rebellion, Tang Xuanzong was furious. Feng Changqing was ordered to enter the court and promised to present the head of the traitor to Xuanzong. The imperial court opened the treasury, recruited 200,000 troops in the capital, called the Tianwu Army, and went to Luoyang to defend. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Revision as of 15:28, 13 June 2022
The fall of Luoyang was an important event in the An Lushan Rebellion, which occurred on January 18, 756. This battle resulted in An Lushan's Yeluohe army occupying Luoyang, the eastern capital of the Tang Dynasty, laying the foundation for his establishment of the regime, Great Yan.
Background
After the An Lushan Rebellion broke out, An Lushan suppressed the Hebei counties by force and crossed the Yellow River. After his beloved son An Qingzong was executed, he launched a new round of offensive against the Tang army. After defeating Chenliu and Xingyang, An Lushan marched into Luoyang.
After learning of An Lushan's rebellion, Tang Xuanzong was furious. Feng Changqing was ordered to enter the court and promised to present the head of the traitor to Xuanzong. The imperial court opened the treasury, recruited 200,000 troops in the capital, called the Tianwu Army, and went to Luoyang to defend.
Appearances
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