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

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

2017/12/14
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The History of China

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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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