Li Yichao (Chinese: 李彝超) (died 935) was an ethnically-Dangxiang warlord of the Chinese Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period state Later Tang, ruling Dingnan Circuit (定難, headquartered in modern Yulin, Shaanxi) from 933 to his death in 935, as its military governor (Jiedushi) in de facto independence.
He also had Yao Yanchou (藥彥稠) the military governor of Jingnan Circuit (靜難, headquartered in modern Xianyang, Shaanxi), command 50,000 soldiers, to try to escort An to Dingnan.
Rather, he sent his older brother or cousin (only known historically by the nickname of Prince Aluo (阿囉王)) to defend against the Later Tang attack at Qingling Gate (青嶺門, in modern Yan'an), and also gathered up all Dangxiang tribesmen in his territory for the defense.
Li Yichao and his brothers went on the city walls and begged An to withdraw, stating to him:[2] Xia Prefecture is poor and barren, and there is little to offer to the imperial government in terms of tributes and taxes.
We would be fortunate to have this reported to the Emperor, such that if he allows us to correct ourselves, in future campaigns, we would willingly serve as forward troops.Upon hearing about this plea, Li Siyuan ordered a withdrawal.