10 Facts About Li Keju

Li Keju was a warlord late in the Chinese Tang dynasty, who controlled Lulong Circuit from 876 to 885.

In 876, Li Maoxun requested retirement and recommended Li Keju to succeed him.

Li Keju made Li Keju acting military governor, and full military governor later in the year.

When Li Keyong subsequently returned to Shuo to try to take it, Li Keju had his officer Han Xuanshao intercept Li Keyong, crushing Li Keyong's army and killing some 7,000 soldiers, before again defeating Li Keyong at Xiongwu Base.

In 882, Li Keyong tried to return to Datong Circuit, and he engaged both Helian and Li Keju, defeating both, although he was repelled by Zheng Congdang the military governor of Hedong Circuit and forced to return north.

Li Keju was an ally to Wang Chucun the military governor of Yiwu Circuit.

In spring 885, they launched the attack, with Li Keju sending 60,000 soldiers under his officer Li Quanzhong to attack Yi Prefecture, one of Yiwu's two prefectures, while Wang Rong attacked Wuji.

Li Quanzhong, believing that Li Keju would punish him for this defeat, decided to turn against Li Keju.

Li Keju gathered his remaining troops and attacked Lulong's capital You Prefecture.

Li Keju took his family onto a tower and burned it to commit suicide.