Li Wei (Tang dynasty)

Li Wei (李緯) was a Tang dynasty scholar-official who served as a chancellor during the reign of Emperor Zhaozong. Details about his early life and career prior to his chancellorship are scarce. He likely rose through the ranks via the imperial examinations, a common route for officials during the Tang Dynasty. His chancellorship occurred during a turbulent period characterized by widespread rebellions and the weakening of the central government. Information regarding his specific policy contributions and the duration of his time as chancellor are not consistently available across historical sources. What is known is that he served Emperor Zhaozong, who faced significant challenges in maintaining control over the fractured empire. He likely attempted to navigate the complex political landscape and maintain stability within the imperial court, but faced limited success given the overall decline of the Tang. After his time as chancellor, his subsequent career and death are largely unrecorded, reflecting the limited and often fragmented documentation from the later Tang period.