Cheng Rui [SEP] manner of death
Cheng Rui
Cheng Rui (成汭) (d. June 10, 903), adoptive name Guo Yu (郭禹) (used until ~888), formally the Prince of Shanggu (上谷王), was a warlord late in the Chinese dynasty Tang dynasty who ruled Jingnan Circuit (荊南, headquartered in modern Jingzhou, Hubei) from 888 to 903, when he was defeated in battle and committed suicide. He was known to be a capable administrator who had a reputation for treating his people well.
Background.
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with Liu Cong—and Liu Rui (劉銳) the Prince of Xichang. They were disgruntled, and they persuaded the already suspicious Liu He that he could not be safe if his brothers maintained large forces in or near the capital. Three days after Liu Yuan's death, under Liu He's orders, these officials commenced surprise attacks on Liu He's four brothers—Liu Rui against Liu Chong, Huyan You against Liu Yu, Liu Cheng against Liu Long, and Tian Mi (田密) and Liu Gui (劉璿