For 10 points, name this Sogdian general who rebelled against the Tang dynasty in the 750s.
This man commonly told his lord that his "barbaric belly" contained nothing but a faithful heart. This man escaped a death sentence for theft by pleading to the provincial governor "Do you not want to crush the two barbarian tribes?" A copious series of bribes earned this man the command of the Pinglu Army. His rise to power was aided by (*) Li Linfu's fear of a potential rival. The appointment of Chancellor Yang Guozhong in Li's place led to this man's most famous action, which indirectly led to the murder of Yang and the execution of the Emperor's consort, Yang Guifei. In Luoyang, he declared himself to be the founder of a Yan dynasty on the lunar new year in 756. For 10 points, name this Sogdian general who rebelled against the Tang dynasty in the 750s.
This man commonly told his lord that his "barbaric belly" contained nothing but a faithful heart.
An Lushan