薛仁貴
Xue Ne was a son of the general Xue Rengui, well known for his service during the reign of Emperor Gaozong. He was born in 649, around the time that Emperor Gaozong succeeded his father Emperor Taizong. He started his government service career as a "Chengmen Lang" (城門郎) -- an official of the examination bureau of government (門下省, "Menxia Sheng") in charge of palace gates.