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The History of China

#134 - N. Song 2: Golden Cupboard, Flickering Shadows

30 min14 december 2017

Zhao Kuangyin has seized the north and now aims to reunify China under his new Song Dynasty by smashing the south. And it’s super effective! But when a strange order of succession leaves question mark surrounding his legacy, it’s anyone’s guess as to what will happen next.


Time period covered:

960-976 CE


Major Historical Figures

Emperor Taizu of Song (Zhao Kuangyin) [r. 960-976]

Emperor Taizong of Song (Zhao Guangyi) [r. 976-997]

Prince Zhao Dezhao [951-979]

Chancellor Zhao Pu [922-992]


Liu Chang, Emperor of Southern Han [r. 958-972]

War Elephants!!!


Li Yu, King of Southern Tang [r. 961-976]

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