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What was the title used by Li Yuan while installing puppet child emperor Yang You?
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Great Chancellor
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Chief
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The Great Chancellor was a title used by Li Yuan while installing puppet child emperor Yang You. Li Yuan was a general of the Sui dynasty who eventually overthrew the emperor and established the Tang dynasty. He installed Yang You as the puppet emperor in order to maintain the appearance of continuity and legitimacy.
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