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#134 - N. Song 2: Golden Cupboard, Flickering Shadows

#134 - N. Song 2: Golden Cupboard, Flickering Shadows

Zhao Kuangyin has seized the north and now aims to reunify China under his new Song Dynasty by smashing the south. And it’s super effective! But when a strange order of succession leaves question mark surrounding his legacy, it’s anyone’s guess as to w...

The History of China

December 14, 201729m 57s

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Show Notes

Zhao Kuangyin has seized the north and now aims to reunify China under his new Song Dynasty by smashing the south. And it’s super effective! But when a strange order of succession leaves question mark surrounding his legacy, it’s anyone’s guess as to what will happen next.


Time period covered:

960-976 CE


Major Historical Figures

Emperor Taizu of Song (Zhao Kuangyin) [r. 960-976]

Emperor Taizong of Song (Zhao Guangyi) [r. 976-997]

Prince Zhao Dezhao [951-979]

Chancellor Zhao Pu [922-992]


Liu Chang, Emperor of Southern Han [r. 958-972]

War Elephants!!!


Li Yu, King of Southern Tang [r. 961-976]

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