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Emperor Taizong of Song宋太宗
Emperor of the Song dynasty, died.
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- RELATION RECORDS
- 45
- SOURCE WORKS
- 2
RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Emperor Taizong of Song, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
4 figures · 4 records+
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Emperor Taizong of SongisEmperor Zhenzong of Song’s father
Emperor Taizu of Song—Emperor Taizong of Songbrothers
Emperor Taizong of SongisEight Kings’s uncle
Count of Fuling—Emperor Taizong of Songbrothers
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
24 figures · 34 records+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Emperor Taizong of Song→Eight Kingsappoint
Yang Ye→Emperor Taizong of Songsubmit
Emperor Taizong of Song→Hu Yanzanappoint
Emperor Taizu of Song→Emperor Taizong of Songabdicate
Emperor Taizong of Song→Pan Renmeiappoint
Emperor Taizong of Song→Cao Bingrant reward
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
2 figures · 2 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
Emperor Taizong of Song→Count of Fulingdemote
Emperor Taizong of Song→Liu Jiyuansuppress
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
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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- Official history35 profile notes
History of Song
24 relations31 verified quotations- Emperor Taizong of Song→ father-son →Emperor Zhenzong of Song
- Emperor Taizong of Song→ install →Emperor Zhenzong of Song
- Emperor Taizu of Song→ abdicate →Emperor Taizong of Song
- Emperor Taizu of Song→ brothers →Emperor Taizong of Song
Verified original text · 31
讳恒,太宗第三子也
father-son · History of Song, 真宗本纪一
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.
- Literature / legend19 profile notes
Generals of the Yang Family
20 relations42 verified quotations- Emperor Taizong of Song→ father-son →Emperor Zhenzong of Song
- Emperor Taizu of Song→ abdicate →Emperor Taizong of Song
- Emperor Taizong of Song→ ruler-subject →Kou Zhun
- Emperor Taizong of Song→ ruler-subject →Zhao Pu
Verified original text · 42
七王知此消息
father-son · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 20
当以元侃主社稷
father-son · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 21
40 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
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.'
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- father-sonEmperor Taizong of Song → Emperor Zhenzong of Songhist × litHistory of Song, 宗室传二History of Song, 真宗本纪一History of Song, 礼十五志History of Song, 职官志八Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 20Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 21
Original text (6)
讳恒,太宗第三子也
真宗以十二月二日为承天节
七王知此消息
次真宗
真宗以祥符降锡
当以元侃主社稷
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时真宗以寿王为皇太子
- abdicate← Emperor Taizu of Song → Emperor Taizong of Songhist × litHistory of Song, 后妃传上History of Song, 太祖本纪一History of Song, 太祖本纪三Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 5
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汝百岁后当传位于汝弟
以光义领泰宁军节度
Original relation: appoint · History of Song, 太祖本纪一
封光义为晋王
Original relation: enfeoff king · History of Song, 太祖本纪三
今传位与叔王
- brothers← Emperor Taizu of Song → Emperor Taizong of SonghistHistory of Song, 礼十五志History of Song, 食货下志二
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太宗以十月七日为乾明节
太宗即位
- ruler-subjectEmperor Taizong of Song → Kou Zhunhist × litHistory of Song, 寇准传Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
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太宗取人,多临轩顾问
太宗半晌未应
Original relation: accept advice · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
太宗尝得通天犀,命工为二带,一以赐准
- ruler-subjectEmperor Taizong of Song → Zhao Puhist × litHistory of Song, 宗室传一Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 14
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人谁无过,朕不待五十,已尽知四十九年非矣
帝于长春殿赐宴饯行
Original relation: hosted banquet · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 14
太宗以示赵普、田锡、王禹*数臣
- grant rewardEmperor Taizong of Song → Cao BinlitGenerals of the Yang Family, ch. 14Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
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太宗深加抚劳,赐马、袍而退
以曹彬为幽州道行营前马步军水陆都部署
Original relation: appoint · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
即下诏遣使,召曹彬班师。
Original relation: recall · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
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太宗即位,加同平章事
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杨业有子延昭,此人必能定乱,须重用之
- appointEmperor Taizong of Song → Pan RenmeilitGenerals of the Yang Family, ch. 6Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 7Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 16Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 17
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太宗览奏,大怒曰:“潘仁美何得擅专杀伐
Original relation: interrogate · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 6
以潘仁美为北路都招讨使
以招讨使潘仁美、呼延赞、高怀德副之
潘仁美奏曰
Original relation: ruler-subject · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 16
授仁美招付使之职
Original relation: appoint to office · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 17
- submit← Yang Ye → Emperor Taizong of SonglitGenerals of the Yang Family, ch. 10Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 11Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 12Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 14
Original text (5)
令公将欲来归
八王引令公朝见,拜伏帐外,稽首请罪
Original relation: surrender · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 11
恰遇杨业、高怀德、呼延赞三将冲溃杀来,救出太宗
Original relation: save emperor · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 12
杨业复上表,辞其众子之职。
Original relation: 上表辞官 · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 12
业即遣团练使蔡岳归奏太宗
Original relation: ruler-subject · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 14
- appoint to officeEmperor Taizong of Song → Yang YelitGenerals of the Yang Family, ch. 11Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 12Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 17
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授杨业边镇团练使之职
封杨业为代州刺史兼兵马元帅之职
Original relation: reward · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 12
即封业为雄州防御使
Original relation: appoint official · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 17
- appointEmperor Taizong of Song → Hu YanzanlitGenerals of the Yang Family, ch. 6Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 7Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 17
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朕是以宣之入朝
Original relation: summon · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 6
呼延赞为副先锋
令呼延赞屯定州
Original relation: garrison · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
着呼延赞保杨业一同出师
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牛思进与呼延赞回奏太宗
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太宗即位,加食邑五千户
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诏降廷美为涪陵县公,房州安置
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弟光义,即太宗;次廷美
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转运使张齐贤访求
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枢密使张齐贤上疏奏曰
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宰相吕蒙正复上言,乞班诸王下
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得吕蒙正以下一百九人。
- appointEmperor Taizong of Song → Eight KingslitGenerals of the Yang Family, ch. 7Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 16Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 21
Original text (5)
八王为监军
太宗然之
Original relation: accept advice · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 15
八王急奏曰
Original relation: ruler-subject · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 16
召寇准、八王等入瞩后事
Original relation: entrust last affairs · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 21
赐汝铁券头免死牌十二道
Original relation: 赐铁券 · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 21
- offer advice← Eight Kings → Emperor Taizong of SonglitGenerals of the Yang Family, ch. 6Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 10Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 11
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八王进曰:“陛下以将帅经心
八王揣知上意,因进言曰
太宗谓八王曰……既杨业将来,卿率群臣于中路迎之
Original relation: 奉旨迎杨业 · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 11
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莫非因八王之故,欲以天下还之那
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太宗将讨晋阳,召近臣宴,𬬮预之,自言:“朝廷威灵及远,四方僭窃之主,今日尽在坐中,旦夕平太原,刘继元又至,臣率先来朝,愿得执梃为诸国降王长。”
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遣李勋赍印绶文籍,奉表乞降
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宣授刘钩为检校大师、右卫上将军,封彭城郡公
- surrender← Liu Jiyuan → Emperor Taizong of SonghistHistory 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
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继元率官属缟衣纱帽待罪台下
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诏授继元特进、检校太师、右卫上将军,封彭城郡公
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宰臣宋琪率文武官
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常侍徐铉与百官奏议曰
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以翰林学士宋白为册皇太子礼仪使
- rewardEmperor Taizong of Song → Liu WensouhistHistory of Song, 李谷昝居润窦贞固李涛澣仲容王易简赵上交张锡张铸边归谠刘温叟烨几刘涛边光范刘载程羽传
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下诏夺赞官,许携家配隶房州禁锢
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太宗颇任之。迁供奉官、阁门祗候
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太宗居藩,尝给事左右。