Noun
jiedushi
(historical) A regional military governor in China during the Tang dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.
After Xuanzong's reign, military governors (jiedushi) were given enormous power, including the ability to maintain their own armies, collect taxes, and pass their titles on hereditarily. Source: Internet
In the 940s Min and Chu underwent internal crises which Southern Tang handily took advantage of, destroying Min in 945 and Chu in 951. Remnants of Min and Chu, however, survived in the form of Qingyuan Jiedushi and Wuping Jiedushi for many years after. Source: Internet
This civil order was undermined by the rise of regional military governors known as jiedushi during the 9th century. Source: Internet