The most powerful General in China’s history, who led the bloodiest rebellion, and forever changed their regional landscape–was born an outsider


An Lushan, a legendarily large man, fled to China as a boy and rose through the ranks, becoming close friends with the emperor himself. But, all good things must come to an end. 


Let’s Mourn…





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