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Emperor Taizu of Song宋太祖

Song CourtHistory × Fiction

The Thunderbolt Immortal descended from the upper realm, established the Song Dynasty, and was draped with the yellow robe at the Chenqiao Mutiny.

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RELATION RECORDS
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Emperor Taizu of Song, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

4 figures · 6 records
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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

18 figures · 26 records
15 more in the complete record
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CONFLICT

Conflict

Battles, captures and defeat

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THE UNSEEN

Mythic acts

Transformation, aid and divine punishment

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Event · 975 CEConquest of Southern TangSong forces encircled Jinling, while Cao Bin bound his generals to spare its population before Li Yu surrendered. The campaign joins Northern Song unification to the cultural memory of a fallen ruler.

In history · History of Song

The founding emperor of the Northern Song Dynasty, the protagonist of this chapter. During his reign, he pacified Jiangnan and Northern Han, and accepted the surrender of Wuyue. The founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, this chapter records his frugality, respect for Confucianism, and succession.

In fiction · Generals of the Yang Family · The Story of Yue Fei

The Thunderbolt Immortal descended from the upper realm, established the Song Dynasty, and was draped with the yellow robe at the Chenqiao Mutiny. The founding emperor of the Song Dynasty, mentioned as a usurper. The Song emperor, who decided to conquer Northern Han.

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  1. Literature / legend

    The Story of Yue Fei

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  2. Official history

    History of Song

    129 profile notes
    38 relations69 verified quotations
    • Emperor Zhenzong of Songuncle nephewEmperor Taizu of Song
    • Emperor Zhenzong of SongrevereEmperor Taizu of Song
    • Emperor Taizu of Songgrandparent-grandchildEmperor Zhenzong of Song
    • Emperor Gaozong of SongenshrinedEmperor Taizu of Song
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    1. 太祖爱之,育于宫中

      uncle nephew · History of Song, 真宗本纪一

    2. 太祖、太宗并配

      enshrined · History of Song, 礼七志

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  3. Literature / legend

    Generals of the Yang Family

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    4 relations5 verified quotations
    • Emperor Taizu of SongabdicateEmperor Taizong of Song
    • Emperor Taizu of SongappointPan Renmei
    • Yang Yemade peaceEmperor Taizu of Song
    • Emperor Taizu of Songconfer titleHu Yanzan
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    1. 今传位与叔王

      abdicate · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 5

    2. 以潘仁美为监军

      appoint supervisor · Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 3

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History vs. fiction

Differences between the Grand Ancestor's achievements and the circumstances of his severe illness

  • In the novel 'The Generals of the Yang Family, Chapter 3', to pave the way for subsequent plot, it specifically describes: 'In the third month of the ninth year of Kaibao, Emperor Taizu of Song heard that Liu Gou had strictly set up police orders and was training troops day and night, so he discussed with Zhao Pu the plan of conquest.' This is in stark contrast to the record in the official history 'History of Song, Annals of Taizu, Volume 3': 'The Five Dynasties were extremely chaotic; Emperor Taizu of Song rose from among the armored and helmeted, ascended to the position of the Five Emperors. Considering how he obtained the state, how could he be so different from Jin, Han, and Zhou?'

Relationship network

36 figures · 190 links
Emperor Taizu of SongEmperor Taizu of SongEmperor Zhenzong of SongEmperor Zhenzong of SongEmperor Gaozong of SongEmperor Gaozong of SongEmperor Xiaozong of SongEmperor Xiaozong of SongEmperor TaizongEmperor TaizongEmperor Taizong of SongEmperor Taizong of SongZhao PuZhao PuCao BinCao BinPan RenmeiPan RenmeiYang YeYang YeHu YanzanHu YanzanJade EmperorLi YuQian ChuLi FangZhang QixianMeng ChangWang QuanbinZhou ZuLiu YanCui YanjinLiu JunSu YijianLü DuanFu YanqingLi JingLiu JiyuanShizongLi ChongjinLu DuoxunTao GuWang SizongWang Ji'enDou YiHu YuanFan Zhi
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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. 3; The Story of Yue Fei, 第一回; History of Song, 世家传一; Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 4; The Story of Yue Fei, 第十一回; History of Song, 世家传三; Generals of the Yang Family, ch. 5

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