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Emperor Wenzong of Tang唐文宗

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Emperor of the Tang dynasty, second son of Emperor Muzong. During his reign, he frequently discussed state affairs with his chancellors and ordered Liu Jing to continue compiling the imperial genealogy.

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Emperor Wenzong of Tang, and the people around them.

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KINSHIP

Kinship

Blood, marriage and sworn bonds

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ALLEGIANCE

Allegiance

Rulers, appointments and allegiance

18 figures · 30 records
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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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In history · Old Book of Tang

Emperor of the Tang dynasty, ordered Liu Jing to continue compiling the imperial genealogy. Also, Emperor Wenzong handled the demotion of Wang Yanping. Also, Emperor Wenzong, due to drought and locusts, blamed himself and wanted to abdicate.

In fiction · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era · New Book of Tang

An emperor, skilled in playing the small pipe, composed melodies from the sounds. Also, a Tang dynasty emperor, learned, asked his chancellors about 'ping' and 'tiaotuo'. Also, he banned gauze, damask, and silk scarves, and reproached his son-in-law Wei Churen.

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  1. Official history

    Old Book of Tang

    37 profile notes
    25 relations32 verified quotations
    • Emperor Wenzong of Tang→ demote →Li Deyu
    • Emperor Wenzong of Tang→ ruler-subject →Li Deyu
    • Emperor Wenzong of Tang→ father-son →Emperor Muzong
    • Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ brothers →Emperor Wenzong of Tang
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    1. 召德裕为兵部尚书

      召为兵部尚书 · Old Book of Tang, 李德裕传

    2. 德裕以本官平章事

      appoint prime minister · Old Book of Tang, 李德裕传

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  2. 7 profile notes
    1 relations1 verified quotations
    • Emperor Wenzong of Tang→ revere and serve →Guanyin
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    1. 敕尚食吏无以鸡卵为膳。因颁诏郡国，各于精舍塑观世音菩萨像

      revere and serve · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 释证三

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  3. Official history

    New Book of Tang

    43 profile notes
    22 relations22 verified quotations
    • Emperor Wenzong of Tang→ demote →Li Deyu
    • Emperor Wenzong of Tang→ ruler-subject →Li Deyu
    • Pei Du→ ruler-subject →Emperor Wenzong of Tang
    • Emperor Wenzong of Tang→ pacify →Li Jiang
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    1. 兵部尚书李德裕同中书门下平章事

      appoint · New Book of Tang, 穆宗敬宗文宗武宗宣宗本纪

    2. 文宗即位，以四方车服僭奢，下诏准仪制令

      issue edict · New Book of Tang, 车服志

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Relationship network

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Emperor Wenzong of TangEmperor Wenzong of TangLi DeyuLi DeyuEmperor MuzongEmperor MuzongEmperor Xuanzong of TangEmperor Xuanzong of TangPei DuPei DuGuanyinGuanyinHun JianHun JianLi JiangLi JiangLi XunLi XunZheng ZhuZheng ZhuLi ZongminLi ZongminEmperor WuzongBai JuyiLinghu ChuNiu SengruWang YaEmperor JingzongWang BoYang SifuQiu ShiliangZheng TanWei ChuhouZheng YuqingWang TingcouLi ShiSong ShenxiWang ShouchengDu CongDuan WenchangWang FanLi TingYang YulingJia SuCrown PrinceLi TongjieLi Cheng
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Sources: Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 乐二; New Book of Tang, 三郑高权崔传; Old Book of Tang, 于休烈令狐峘归崇敬奚陟张荐蒋乂柳登沈传师传; Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 博物; New Book of Tang, 二李崔萧二郑视卢韦周二裴刘赵王传; Old Book of Tang, 于𬱖韩弘王智兴传; Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 廉俭; New Book of Tang, 于王二杜范传

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