We all know that the An Lushan Rebellion in the Tang Dynasty was a turning point for the Tang Dynasty from prosperity to decline! The An Lushan Rebellion demonstrated that the main figures responsible for the rebellion were An Lushan and Shi Siming! As the leader of the rebellion in the An Lushan Rebellion, An Lushan is known to most people, so why is Shi Siming not very famous? Next, the editor of the History Encyclopedia will bring you the truth about history. Let’s take a look together!
In fact, the reason is very simple, because Shi Siming was a subordinate of An Lushan. When An Lushan occupied Fanyang, Shi Siming was only the top aide around An Lushan, providing advice and strategies for him! Although he is the second most important figure in An Lushan’s team, he is never the biggest leader. During the rebellion, An Lushan appeared in public and was widely known. Of course, An Lushan is also frequently mentioned nowadays!
An Lushan was the largest military governor of the Tang Empire, a powerful frontier official with a large army. He also held positions such as the Hebei Interview Commissioner, Imperial Envoy, Left Feather Forest General, and conferred the title of Dongping County King. It can be said that he held a high position and power. In addition, he was known as Yang Yuhuan’s godson and was the main culprit of the rebels. The top of An Lushan Mountain had too many halos! And his favor is well-known to everyone, but Shi Siming is just a conspirator hidden behind the scenes. Some things that cannot be put on the table cannot be said. In the early stage of the An Lushan Rebellion, Shi Siming was not so famous. The period when Shi Siming truly took charge was after the death of An Lushan.
After An Lushan’s death, his son An Qingxu inherited his identity and status, but his subordinates did not obey him. Later, Shi Siming returned to Fanyang, a place full of treasures stolen by An Lushan! Shi Siming wanted to monopolize these treasures, so he designed to kill An Qingxu. At this moment, Shi Siming became the biggest leader of the rebel army!
Overall, why isn’t Shi Siming famous? Because everything in the early stages of the rebellion was done by An Lushan, he became the representative of the rebels!
