#141 - N. Song 8: Childless Mother of the World
When Emperor Renzong of Song takes the throne, he's just a boy of 12 and surely in need of his mother's guidance... but how long until Mom becomes more of a hinderance than a help? ... And what if she's not really his mother?Time Peri...
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Show Notes
When Emperor Renzong of Song takes the throne, he's just a boy of 12 and surely in need of his mother's guidance... but how long until Mom becomes more of a hinderance than a help? ... And what if she's not really his mother?
Time Period Covered:
1022-1033 CE
Important Historical Figures:
Emperor Renzong of Song [Zhao] (r. 1022-
Empress Dowager Liu (-1033)
Lady Li (-1032)
Chancellor Ding Wei
Chancellor Wang Zeng
Assistant Minister of the Palace Library, Lu "Fish-Head" Zongdao (-1029)
Sun Shi, Director of Education
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