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Emperor Xuanzong of Tang唐玄宗
Son of Emperor Ruizong, Emperor Xuanzong.
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- 164
- SOURCE WORKS
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RELATIONSHIP COMPASS
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang, and the people around them.
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01KINSHIPKinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
7 figures · 9 records+
Kinship
Blood, marriage and sworn bonds
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang—Emperor Suzong of Tangfather-son
Wu Zetian—Emperor Xuanzong of Tanggrandparent-grandchild
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang—Emperor Ruizongaccompany sacrifice
Emperor Daizong—Emperor Xuanzong of Tanggrandparent-grandchild
02ALLEGIANCEAllegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
14 figures · 20 records+
Allegiance
Rulers, appointments and allegiance
Emperor Xuanzong of TangisAn Lushan’s ruler
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→Li Linfuappoint
Emperor Xuanzong of TangisYang Guozhong’s ruler
03CONFLICTConflict
Battles, captures and defeat
7 figures · 9 records+
Conflict
Battles, captures and defeat
An Lushan→Emperor Xuanzong of Tangrebel
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→Princess Taipingorder suicide
Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→Zhang Yuedismiss chancellor
04THE UNSEENMythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
2 figures · 2 records+
Mythic acts
Transformation, aid and divine punishment
Princess Taiping—Emperor Xuanzong of Tangaccomplice
Zhang Yue→Emperor Xuanzong of Tangoffer sword
12 key relationships are shown here. The complete record remains below.
In history · History of Song · Old Book of Tang
Son of Emperor Ruizong, Emperor Xuanzong.
In fiction · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era · New Book of Tang · Romance of Sui and Tang
Son of Prince Xiang, launched a coup, later became crown prince. ; Son of Emperor Ruizong of Tang, later ascended the throne as Emperor Xuanzong, quelled the rebellion of Princess Taiping. ; Emperor of the Tang dynasty, angered by Wang Maozhong's resentment, issued an edict to punish him.
Across source works
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- Official history91 profile notes
Old Book of Tang
25 relations55 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ posthumous honor →Confucius
- Wu Zetian→ grandparent-grandchild →Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ enfeoff king →Emperor Gaozong of Song
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ father-son →Emperor Gaozong of Tang
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追赠孔宣父为文宣王
posthumous honor · Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下
可追谥为文宣王
追谥文宣王 · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志四
53 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history5 profile notes
History of Song
0 relations0 verified quotations - Literature / legend26 profile notes
Romance of Sui and Tang
11 relations18 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ father-son →Emperor Suzong of Tang
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ appoint →Guo Ziyi
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ favor →An Lushan
- An Lushan→ rebel →Emperor Xuanzong of Tang
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遂降旨即升郭子仪为朔方节度使
appoint · Romance of Sui and Tang, 090
玄宗之侍安禄山,真如腹心
favor · Romance of Sui and Tang, 083
16 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Literature / legend66 profile notes
Extensive Records of the Taiping Era
5 relations6 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ grandfather →Emperor Dezong of Tang
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ grandmother →Wu Zetian
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ father-son →Emperor Suzong of Tang
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ abdicate →Emperor Suzong of Tang
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玄宗一顾之曰:“真我儿也。”
grandfather · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 定数五
唐天后尝召诸皇孙
grandmother · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 宝二
4 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
- Official history78 profile notes
New Book of Tang
23 relations34 verified quotations- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ imitate →Li Shimin
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ father-son →Emperor Suzong of Tang
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ grandparent-grandchild →Emperor Zhongzong of Tang
- Emperor Xuanzong of Tang→ favor →An Lushan
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无复太宗之志
imitate · New Book of Tang, 刑法志
封皇帝子嗣昇为陕王
father-son · New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪
32 more verified quotations in the relationship records below.
History vs. fiction
The official history records that Emperor Xuanzong indulged An Lushan's treating Consort Yang as his mother, while the novel embellishes the affair with their illicit relationship and the bath scandal.
The Old Book of Tang, Biographies of Empresses and Consorts, records that 'Lushan treated Consort Yang as his mother, and at every banquet, gifts were bestowed abundantly.' Emperor Xuanzong allowed him free access to the palace. The Sui and Tang Romance, Chapter 081, dramatizes that Consort Yang, in high spirits, had Lushan stripped and 'wrapped him entirely in brocade, like a swaddled infant,' paraded in a colorful sedan chair, with Emperor Xuanzong personally viewing and bestowing money. The novel adds fictional details of their illicit affair.
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无复太宗之志
- posthumous honorEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → ConfuciushistOld Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志四
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追赠孔宣父为文宣王
可追谥为文宣王
Original relation: 追谥文宣王 · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志四
- grandfatherEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Emperor Dezong of TanglitExtensive Records of the Taiping Era, 定数五
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玄宗一顾之曰:“真我儿也。”
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则天大圣皇后大享昊天乐章十二首
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- father-sonEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Emperor Gaozong of TanghistOld Book of Tang, 礼仪志六Old Book of Tang, 舆服志
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玄宗特立九庙
玄宗又以辇不中礼
Original relation: descendant · Old Book of Tang, 舆服志
- father-sonEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Emperor Suzong of Tanghist × litExtensive Records of the Taiping Era, 定数五Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 宝三Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 廉俭New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪New Book of Tang, 礼乐志三New Book of Tang, 肃宗代宗本纪Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下Old Book of Tang, 玄宗诸子传Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志六Old Book of Tang, 肃宗本纪Romance of Sui and Tang, 098
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元献杨皇后生肃宗
谓肃宗曰:“汝不及他。”
肃宗为太子时,常侍膳。
封皇帝子嗣昇为陕王
肃宗遣中使啖廷瑶入蜀奉迎
祔玄宗、肃宗于庙
玄宗第三子
上在彭原受朝贺。是日通表入蜀贺上皇
- abdicateEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Emperor Suzong of Tanghist × litExtensive Records of the Taiping Era, 宝三Old Book of Tang, 肃宗本纪
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上皇逊位称诰
甲子,上皇御宣政殿,授上传国玺,上于殿下涕泣而受之。
因命取上清玉珠,以绛纱裹之,系于颈
Original relation: 赐珠 · Extensive Records of the Taiping Era, 宝三
- appointEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Guo Ziyihist × litOld Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下Romance of Sui and Tang, 090
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以郭子仪为灵武太守、朔方节度使
遂降旨即升郭子仪为朔方节度使
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玄宗开元五年
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- favorEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → An Lushanhist × litNew Book of Tang, 肃宗代宗本纪Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传Old Book of Tang, 后妃上Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下Old Book of Tang, 高仙芝封常清哥舒翰传Romance of Sui and Tang, 083Romance of Sui and Tang, 085Romance of Sui and Tang, 086
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尤加宠异
Original relation: special favor · Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传
上深宠之。
幽州节度副使安禄山为营州刺史
Original relation: appoint · Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下
安禄山进封东平郡王
Original relation: enfeoff king · Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下
上每和解之为兄弟
玄宗之侍安禄山,真如腹心
遂降旨以安禄山为平卢、范阳、河东三镇节度使
Original relation: appoint · Romance of Sui and Tang, 083
玄宗大喜道:“人言汝未必肯来,独朕信汝必至,今果然也。”遂命行家人礼,赐宴于内殿
Original relation: ruler-subject · Romance of Sui and Tang, 085
- rebel← An Lushan → Emperor Xuanzong of TanglitNew Book of Tang, 刘锺崔二王传New Book of Tang, 礼乐志三New Book of Tang, 食货志一Romance of Sui and Tang, 088Romance of Sui and Tang, 089Romance of Sui and Tang, 091
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禄山即刻遂发所部十五万众兵卒,反自范阳
范阳节度使安禄山举兵造反
安禄山包藏祸心,已非一日
安禄山反
安禄山之乱,宗庙为贼所焚
Original relation: rebellion · New Book of Tang, 礼乐志三
及安禄山反
- ruler-subjectEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → An Lushanhist × litNew Book of Tang, 逆臣传上Old Book of Tang, 安禄山高尚孙孝哲史思明传上Old Book of Tang, 韦见素崔圆崔涣杜鸿渐传Romance of Sui and Tang, 080Romance of Sui and Tang, 087
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玄宗益宠之
玄宗宠任无疑
Original relation: favor appoint · Old Book of Tang, 韦见素崔圆崔涣杜鸿渐传
官拜平卢节度。朕受其忠直,留京随侍
臣安禄山承乏边庭
Original relation: subordinate · Romance of Sui and Tang, 087
玄宗始才之
- anger at rudenessEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → An LushanlitNew Book of Tang, 礼乐志十二Romance of Sui and Tang, 087Romance of Sui and Tang, 088
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玄宗听了,又惊,又羞,又恼
朕今老矣,岂可贻此患于后人?今当使皇太子监国,朕亲自统领六师,躬自带兵将出征,务要灭此忘恩负义之逆贼
Original relation: attack · Romance of Sui and Tang, 088
安禄山反
Original relation: rebel · New Book of Tang, 礼乐志十二
- appoint← Zhang Yue → Emperor Xuanzong of Tanghist × litNew Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志三Old Book of Tang, 舆服志
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刘幽求、张说于马前谏曰
Original relation: advise stop · Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传
尚书左丞张说为检校中书令
右羽林将军、权检校并州大都督府长史、燕国公张说为兵部尚书、同中书门下三品
中书令张说又累日固请
Original relation: 劝封禅 · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志三
张说倡言曰
Original relation: accompany emperor · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志三
中书令张说又奏称
Original relation: petition · Old Book of Tang, 舆服志
贬张说为相州刺史
Original relation: demote · New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪
张说兼中书令
- appointEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Zhang Yuehist × litNew Book of Tang, 官一志New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪New Book of Tang, 礼乐志四New Book of Tang, 苏瓌张说传Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上
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中书令张说为尚书右丞相兼中书令
以张说、陆坚、张九龄等为之
张说罢
Original relation: dismiss · New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪
中书令张说又固请,乃下制以十三年有事泰山。于是说与右散骑常侍徐坚、太常少卿韦縚、秘书少监康子元、国子博士侯行果刊定仪注
Original relation: 命刊定仪注 · New Book of Tang, 礼乐志四
帝大喜,授检校并州长史
Original relation: ruler-subject · New Book of Tang, 苏瓌张说传
然每军国大务,帝辄访焉
Original relation: 复用 · New Book of Tang, 苏瓌张说传
- offer sword← Zhang Yue → Emperor Xuanzong of Tanghist × litNew Book of Tang, 苏瓌张说传Old Book of Tang, 刘幽求锺绍京郭元振张说传
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乃因使献佩刀于玄宗
乃因使以佩刀献玄宗
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帝怒,诏乾曜、隐甫、刑部尚书韦抗即尚书省鞫之
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- appointEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Li Linfuhist × litNew Book of Tang, 刑法志New Book of Tang, 奸臣传上New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪New Book of Tang, 魏韦郭传Old Book of Tang, 刑法志Old Book of Tang, 段秀实颜真卿传Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志七Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志四Romance of Sui and Tang, 085
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二十二年,户部尚书李林甫又受诏改修格令
Original relation: 受诏改修 · Old Book of Tang, 刑法志
封仙客为邠国公,林甫为晋国公
Original relation: reward · Old Book of Tang, 刑法志
以此权柄恩宠日甚
Original relation: favor · Old Book of Tang, 段秀实颜真卿传
黄门侍郎李林甫为礼部尚书、同中书门下平章事
兵部尚书李林甫兼中书令
封李林甫为晋国公
Original relation: confer title · Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪下
卿等更熟详之
Original relation: order to discuss · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志七
刻白石为李林甫、陈希烈之形
Original relation: carve stone · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志四
- grandparent-grandchild← Emperor Daizong → Emperor Xuanzong of Tanghist × litNew Book of Tang, 礼乐志三New Book of Tang, 肃宗代宗本纪Old Book of Tang, 代宗本纪
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玄宗诸孙百馀,上为嫡皇孙
代宗即位,祔玄宗、肃宗
Original relation: 祔庙 · New Book of Tang, 礼乐志三
玄宗诸孙百馀人,代宗最长
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李林甫也便乘间奏他妖妄惑众。
中书令李林甫以租庸、丁防、和籴、春彩、税草无定法
Original relation: 改革制度 · New Book of Tang, 食货志一
- ruler-subjectEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Yang Guozhonghist × litOld Book of Tang, 礼仪志四Romance of Sui and Tang, 081Romance of Sui and Tang, 084Romance of Sui and Tang, 086Romance of Sui and Tang, 091
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又刻石为杨国忠之形
Original relation: carve stone · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志四
杨国忠兄弟……姊妹,作福作威
Original relation: trust · Romance of Sui and Tang, 081
玄宗将此屏赐与国忠
Original relation: 赐屏 · Romance of Sui and Tang, 084
玄宗览表大悦,温旨批答
玄宗听信杨国忠之言
- subject← Yang Guozhong → Emperor Xuanzong of TanglitNew Book of Tang, 选举志下New Book of Tang, 食货志一Romance of Sui and Tang, 089
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杨国忠前日故为大言,到那时也俯首无计。
杨国忠以右相兼文部尚书,建议选人视官资
Original relation: suggest · New Book of Tang, 选举志下
司空杨国忠以为正库物不可以给士
Original relation: hold office · New Book of Tang, 食货志一
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上令杀杨氏奴,昌裔亦停官。
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诏加颜真卿河北采访使
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显庆年修礼官长孙无忌等奏改燔柴在祭前
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有一僧,金色,遮其前,车骑不敢过。
- accompany sacrificeEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Emperor Ruizonghist × litNew Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志三Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志五
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睿宗大圣贞皇帝配祀
玄宗将行幸东都,而太庙屋坏
Original relation: son · Old Book of Tang, 礼仪志五
睿宗第三子也
Original relation: father-son · New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪
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立平王隆基为皇太子
制皇太子宜即皇帝位
Original relation: abdicate · New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪
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睿宗第三子也
- accept adviceEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Song JinghistOld Book of Tang, 五行志Old Book of Tang, 刑法志Old Book of Tang, 姚崇宋璟传Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上
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开元初,姚、宋执政,屡以奢靡为谏,玄宗悉命宫中出奇服
六年,玄宗又敕吏部侍郎兼侍中宋璟、中书侍郎苏颋、尚书左丞卢从愿、吏部侍郎裴漼慕容珣、户部侍郎杨滔、中书舍人刘令植、大理司直高智静、幽州司功参军侯郢琎等九人,删定律、令、格、式
Original relation: order edit · Old Book of Tang, 刑法志
特赐彩绢等
Original relation: grant gifts · Old Book of Tang, 姚崇宋璟传
尚书右丞相宋璟以年老请致仕,许之
Original relation: 准许致仕 · Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上
- appoint← Song Jing → Emperor Xuanzong of Tanghist × litNew Book of Tang, 姚崇子 弈曾孙 合曾孙 勗宋璟子 升子 浑赞传New Book of Tang, 睿宗玄宗本纪Old Book of Tang, 姚崇宋璟传Old Book of Tang, 玄宗本纪上
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璟因极言得失
Original relation: remonstrate · Old Book of Tang, 姚崇宋璟传
尚书、广平郡公宋璟为吏部尚书兼黄门监
玄宗在东宫,兼右庶子
Original relation: assist · New Book of Tang, 姚崇子 弈曾孙 合曾孙 勗宋璟子 升子 浑赞传
刑部尚书宋璟为吏部尚书兼黄门监
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奏斥璟、元之
- order suicideEmperor Xuanzong of Tang → Princess Taipinghist × litNew Book of Tang, ch. 83New Book of Tang, 诸帝公主传Old Book of Tang, 外戚传
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赐死于家
赐死于第
主闻变,亡入南山,三日不出,赐死于第。
- plotted deposition← Princess Taiping → Emperor Xuanzong of TanglitNew Book of Tang, ch. 83New Book of Tang, 诸帝公主传
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谋废太子
玄宗将诛韦氏,主与秘计
Original relation: conspire · New Book of Tang, 诸帝公主传
主内忌太子明,又宰相皆其党,乃有逆谋。
- accomplice← Princess Taiping → Emperor Xuanzong of Tanghist × litNew Book of Tang, ch. 83Old Book of Tang, 中宗睿宗本纪Old Book of Tang, 外戚传
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临淄王讳与太平公主子薛崇简
因与玄宗、大臣尊立睿宗
Original relation: conspire · Old Book of Tang, 外戚传
玄宗将诛韦氏,主与秘计
Original relation: conspire · New Book of Tang, ch. 83