Pei Du

Pei Du (Chinese: 裴度; 765 – April 21, 839), courtesy name Zhongli (中立), posthumous name Duke Wenzhong of Jin (晉文忠公), was a Chinese politician and government official of the Tang dynasty, serving as a chancellor during the reigns of Emperor Xianzong, Emperor Muzong, Emperor Jingzong and Emperor Wenzong. Although Pei was a civilian official, he was also known for his military strategies, and he is best known for being in charge of the campaign against the warlord Wu Yuanji during Emperor Xianzong's reign.

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