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Silver-Saddled Khitans' Fall

Told by Tabuyan, Niangun

The Silver-Saddle Khitan Regiment was an elite force raised in Youzhou by Zhao Dejun, Military Governor of Lulong during the Later Tang, composed mostly of surrendered Khitan soldiers. After Zhao surrendered at the Battle of Jin'an Fort, Yelu Deguang ordered the entire unit executed.