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Tang Dynasty
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The Recapture of the Capitals

October – November 757 · Chang'an and Luoyang Theater

Tang victory; both imperial capitals are recovered with Uyghur help.

October – November 757

The great Tang general Guo Ziyi, reinforced by a corps of fearsome Uyghur cavalry summoned from the steppe, defeated the rebels outside Chang'an and retook the western capital, then drove east to recapture Luoyang as well. To secure Uyghur help the Tang had promised them the plunder of the cities they liberated.

  • The Recapture of the Capitals

Commanders

Tang Dynasty · Guo Ziyi; Li Chu (Prince Guangping); Uyghur allies
Yan Rebels · An Qingxu's generals