Cui Dunli

Cui Dunli (崔敦禮) (596 – August 29, 656[1]), né Cui Yuanli (崔元禮), courtesy name Anshang (安上), formally Duke Zhao of Gu'an (固安昭公), was an official, general, and diplomat of the Chinese Tang dynasty, serving as chancellor during the reign of Emperor Gaozong.

During the reign of Tang's founder Emperor Gaozu, Cui Dunli served as a mid-low-level official at the legislative bureau of government (中書省, Zhongshu Sheng).

Li Yuan became fearful, and at the instigation of his deputy Wang Junkuo (王君廓) started a rebellion.

Upon Cui's return to Chang'an, Li Shimin made him a commander of the imperial guards and awarded him with gold and good horse(s).

In 653, Cui was made Shizhong (侍中)—the head of the examination bureau of government (門下省, Menxia Sheng) and a post considered one for a chancellor.

In 656, Cui, who had been given an additional post as a staff member of Emperor Gaozong's son and crown prince Li Hong as well, offered to resign on account of illness.