[1] In 632, he led his tribe to submit Tang in Hexi, himself going to Chang'an while his mother Lady Feng and brother Qibi Shamen (契苾沙門) left behind to handle tribal affairs.
Taizong himself tended to the injuries of the Tujue Generals Qibi Heli and Ashina Simo, who were both wounded during the war against Goguryeo.
Qibi Heli was especially praised for his valor that despite being severely injured by a spear from enemies, he continued fighting furiously along with his subordinate soldiers.
In 657, he joined the Tang conquest of the Western Turks, at some point killing Shatuo leader Zhuye Guzhu (朱邪孤注).
[4] He participated in second Goguryeo-Tang War, defeated a Goguryeo army at the Yalu River and was instrumental on the siege of Pyongyang in 668.
Known sons: He was portrayed in Korean TV drama series Yeon Gaesomun by Lee Kye-in in 2006-2007.