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Liu Laozhi
Liu Laozhi was a general of the Eastern Jin dynasty and commander of the Beifu army based at Jingkou. He fought at the Battle of Fei River in 383 and against the rebel Sun En, and by changing sides he decided several struggles at court. In 402 he deserted the regent Sima Yuanxian for Huan Xuan, who then stripped him of command, and he hanged himself. His officer Liu Yu later founded the Liu Song dynasty.
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