A powerful military general who discovers Yang Kwei-fei's beauty and manipulates the Yang family to introduce her to the emperor to gain political influence. After being denied a government post and becoming disgusted by Yang Kuo-chung's corruption, he leads a massive rebellion, declares himself Emperor Taien, and marches on Chang'an.
Lushan identifies Yang Kwei-fei's beauty and resemblance to the late empress, initiating his political scheme.
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