Zhang Jianfeng (; 745–800),

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Benli (), was a

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statesman and general. He flourished under the Emperor Dezong, and distinguished himself by his skilful operations against the rebels of that period. He rose to be a Minister of State, and so completely gained the confidence of the Emperor that at his last audience the latter presented him with his own riding-whip, saying, "In your fidelity and devotion, adversity works no change." His favourite concubine 盼盼 P'an-p'an, was so overcome by the news of his death that on hearing a poem in which reference was made to his grave, she threw herself out of the window and was killed.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Zhang, Jianfeng Tang dynasty jiedushi of Wuning Circuit 745 births 800 deaths Tang dynasty politicians from Shandong Politicians from Jining Tang dynasty generals from Shandong