the Left Guard during the Tang dynasty. Son: Duan Zan, Grand (Senior) General of Left Station Guard during the reign of Wu Zetian. Grandson: Duan Huaijian, Taizi Zhanshi (officer for crowned prince affairs) in the reign of Emperor Xuanzong. Grandson: Duan Huaigu Guandson: Duan Huaiyi, Prefectural Governor of Fangzhou. Son: Duan Guan, an assistant managing imperial seals. Grandson: Duan Huaixu, a mid-low ranked officer in Dezhou. Great Grandson: Duan Chengzong (686—753), Vice Prefectural Governor of Jinling, 4th Generation Grandson: Duan Xian Grandson: Duan Huajiao. Great grandson: Duan E. 4th Generation Grandson: Duan Wenchang, Duke of Zouping, serveed as chancellor during the reign of Emperor Muzong 5th Generation Grandson: Duan Chengshi, poet and writer, the author of Ye Xian. Grandson: Duan Huaiyan. Son：Duan Gui Grandson: Duan Huaiben, Prefectural Governor of Suzhou. References 642 deaths 598 births Tang dynasty generals Transition from Sui to Tang