The jiedushi were regional military governors in China during the Tang dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The title has also been translated as "military commissioner", "legate", and "regional commander". Originally set up to counter external threats, the jiedushi were given substantial power, including the ability to maintain their own armies, collect taxes and promote and appoint subordinates.

The jiedushi were regional military governors in China during the Tang dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The title has also been translated as "military commissioner", "legate", and "regional commander". Originally set up to counter external threats, the jiedushi were given substantial power, including the ability to maintain their own armies, collect taxes and promote and appoint subordinates.