Later depiction of Emperor Taizong of Song
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Emperor Taizong of Song宋太宗

Song CourtHistory × Fiction

Emperor of the Song dynasty, died.

DIRECT FIGURES
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RELATION RECORDS
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SOURCE WORKS
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Emperor Taizong of Song, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

4 figures · 4 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

24 figures · 34 records
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

2 figures · 2 records

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In history · History of Song

Emperor of the Song dynasty, died; served as Prefect of Kaifeng, later enfeoffed as Prince of Jin; younger brother of Emperor Taizu, succeeded to the throne upon his order, and once had moxibustion applied to him by Emperor Taizu.

In fiction · Generals of the Yang Family

Younger brother of Emperor Taizu of Song, succeeded as Emperor Taizong of Song; Emperor of the Song dynasty, ordered an investigation into Pan Renmei and tested Hu Yanzan's martial arts; Emperor of the Song dynasty, whose carriage entered the city and stationed there.

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  1. Official history

    History of Song

    35 profile notes
    24 relations31 verified quotations
    • Emperor Taizong of Songfather-sonEmperor Zhenzong of Song
    • Emperor Taizong of SonginstallEmperor Zhenzong of Song
    • Emperor Taizu of SongabdicateEmperor Taizong of Song
    • Emperor Taizu of SongbrothersEmperor Taizong of Song
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    1. 讳恒,太宗第三子也

      father-son · History of Song, 真宗本纪一

    2. 真宗以十二月二日为承天节

      father-son · History of Song, 礼十五志

    29 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.

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  2. Literature / legend

    Generals of the Yang Family

    19 profile notes
    20 relations42 verified quotations
    • Emperor Taizong of Songfather-sonEmperor Zhenzong of Song
    • Emperor Taizu of SongabdicateEmperor Taizong of Song
    • Emperor Taizong of Songruler-subjectKou Zhun
    • Emperor Taizong of Songruler-subjectZhao Pu
    Verified original text · 42
    1. 七王知此消息

      father-son · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 20

    2. 当以元侃主社稷

      father-son · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 21

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History vs. fiction

The fictionalization of Emperor Taizong Guangyi's succession and name change

  • Similarly recorded, the 'History of Song: Biography of Yang Ye' only states plainly, 'When Taizong campaigned against Taiyuan, he had long heard of his name and once sought to obtain him.' But in 'The Generals of the Yang Family, Chapter 5', it becomes 'Because he followed his mother's临终遗命, his younger brother Jin Wang Guangyi entered to serve, and she entrusted him with these words: "I observe that you walk like a dragon and step like a tiger; in the future you will surely be a peaceful emperor." This is clearly a forced attachment of a folk tale.'

Relationship network

31 figures · 164 links
Emperor Taizong of SongEmperor Taizong of SongEmperor Zhenzong of SongEmperor Zhenzong of SongEmperor Taizu of SongEmperor Taizu of SongKou ZhunKou ZhunZhao PuZhao PuCao BinCao BinYang YanzhaoYang YanzhaoPan RenmeiPan RenmeiYang YeYang YeHu YanzanHu YanzanQian ChuQian ChuCount of FulingZhang QixianLü MengzhengEight KingsLiu YanLiu JunLiu JiyuanTian ZhongjinSong QiXu XuanGao HuaideSong BaiLiu WensouZhao ZanWang XianHu MengLi ChanglingWang MianChen TuanZhao Yuanwo
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Sources: History of Song, 世家五北汉刘氏刘继元(父:钧兄:继恩附:卫融赵文度李恽马峰郭无为)传; Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 5; History of Song, 世家传三; Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 6; History of Song, 世家四南汉刘氏刘𬬮(龚澄枢李托薛崇誉潘崇彻)传; Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 7; History of Song, 佞幸传; Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 8

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