We Trisig Shangnyen (, ? – 721), also known as Shang Trisig (), was a general of the

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. In Chinese records, his name was given as Qǐ Lìxú (). After

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's death in 'Jang ( Nanzhao), Tibet had to face many difficulties, including unstable political situation, vassal kingdom's rebellion, and military conflict with Tang China. Trisig was appointed as '' Lönchen'' after his predecessor

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's betrayal and execution in 705. It proved that he was an excellent assistant. With his help, the powerful empress regent

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quickly put down the rebellion, and re-established the king's authority. His term also saw the royal marriage of Me Agtsom and the Chinese Princess Jincheng (金城公主). He led 100,000 troops to invade Tang China together with ''bod da rgyal'' () in 714, but was defeated by Chinese general

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. He died in 721 together with two high ministers, ' () and ' (); perhaps they were killed in action.

References

''Old Tibetan Annals (version I)'', I.T.J. 0750''Old Tibetan Chronicle'', P.T. 1287
{{DEFAULTSORT:Trisig Shangnyen, We 8th-century Tibetan people People from the Tibetan Empire 721 deaths Date of birth unknown Tang–Tibet relations