Liu Ji (Tang Dynasty)

Liu Ji (Tang Dynasty)

Liu Ji (劉洎) (died January 18, 646), courtesy name Sidao (思道), was a chancellor during the reign of Emperor Taizong of Tang, who was particularly relied on by Emperor Taizong late in his reign. However, around the new year 646, Liu Ji was accused of planning to seize power after Emperor Taizong's death, and Emperor Taizong ordered him to commit suicide.