The Huang Chao Rebellion weakened the imperial government , and by the early 10th century the jiedushi commanded de facto independence from its authority .
Towards the end of the Tang , the imperial government granted increased powers to the jiedushi , the regional military governors .
The Huang Chao Rebellion weakened the imperial government , and by the early 10th century the jiedushi commanded de facto independence from government 's authority .
Towards the end of the Tang , the imperial government granted increased powers to the jiedushi , the regional military governors .