1. Shan Xiongxin was a general, top warrior and peasant uprising leader during the transitional era between the Sui and Tang dynasties.
14 Facts About Shan Xiongxin
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Shan Xiongxin possessed great physical strength and specialised in the use of spears; he was nicknamed "Flying General" for his martial prowess.
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In 617, after the highest power of the Wagang Army shifted from Zhai Rang to Li Mi, Shan Xiongxin was promoted to Left Wuhou General.
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Li Mi's advisor Fang Yanzao suggested that Li Mi should kill Shan Xiongxin because Shan was a close follower to Zhai Rang.
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In 618, Shan Xiongxin took part in the battle between Wagang Army and Yuwen Huaji, who just executed the Emperor Yang of Sui earlier in the same year.
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Shan Xiongxin was the most reliable general fighting for Wang Shichong during this campaign.
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When Li Shimin was touring the Xuanwuling to inspect the frontline, Shan Xiongxin charged forth and engaged Li Shimin in a duel, and almost killed him.
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Shan Xiongxin is one of the most important figures in folk tales about the Sui and Tang dynasties.
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Shan Xiongxin was one of the top-tier warriors at that time and was known for his bravery and generous.
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Shan Xiongxin had an elder brother named Shan Xiongzhong, who was accidentally killed by Li Yuan, who later became the founding emperor of the Tang dynasty.
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Shan Xiongxin brothers were said to be gang heads in Hebei area with good reputations on helping poor people and punish bad officials.
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When Qin Shubao was in trouble, Shan Xiongxin tried his best to help Qin.
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However, because the Tang emperor killed his brother, Shan Xiongxin refused to do so.
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Li Shimin apologized his father's fault to Shan Xiongxin, hoping Shan would submit to Tang.