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#114 - Tang 26: The Sweet Dew Plot

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Behind the throne of Tang is where the true power lies in the mid-9th century, among squabbling bureaucrats, shadowy factions, and conniving eunuchs. But this game of shadows is difficult to follow. Nevertheless, when events reach a head in 835 we’ll need to know how all the pieces on the imperial chessboard got where they are, and so we take a look at the real movers and shakers of the late Tang court.

Time Period Covered:

808-836 CE

Major Historical Figures:

Tang Emperors:

Emperor Xianzong of Tang (Li Chun) [r. 805-820]

Emperor Muzong of Tang (Li Heng/You) [r. 820-824]

Emperor Jingzong of Tang (Li Zhan) [r. 824-827]

Emperor Wenzong of Tang (Li Han/Ang) [r. 827-840]

Crowned Prince Li Yong [d. 838]

Emperor Wuzong (Li Chan) [r. 840-846]

Niu Faction Officials:

Niu Sengru, Duke of Qizhang

Li Zhongmin

Li Xun [d. 835]

Li Faction Officials:

Li Jifu, Duke of Wei [d. 814]

Li Deyu, Duke of Wei

Nonaligned Officials:

Zheng Zhu [d. 835]

Eunuch Officials:

Wang Shucheng [d. 835]

Qiu Shiliang, Duke of Chu

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Behind the throne of Tang is where the true power lies in the mid-9th century, among squabbling bureaucrats, shadowy factions, and conniving eunuchs. But this game of shadows is difficult to follow. Nevertheless, when events reach a head in 835 we’ll need to know how all the pieces on the imperial chessboard got where they are, and so we take a look at the real movers and shakers of the late Tang court.

Time Period Covered:

808-836 CE

Major Historical Figures:

Tang Emperors:

Emperor Xianzong of Tang (Li Chun) [r. 805-820]

Emperor Muzong of Tang (Li Heng/You) [r. 820-824]

Emperor Jingzong of Tang (Li Zhan) [r. 824-827]

Emperor Wenzong of Tang (Li Han/Ang) [r. 827-840]

Crowned Prince Li Yong [d. 838]

Emperor Wuzong (Li Chan) [r. 840-846]

Niu Faction Officials:

Niu Sengru, Duke of Qizhang

Li Zhongmin

Li Xun [d. 835]

Li Faction Officials:

Li Jifu, Duke of Wei [d. 814]

Li Deyu, Duke of Wei

Nonaligned Officials:

Zheng Zhu [d. 835]

Eunuch Officials:

Wang Shucheng [d. 835]

Qiu Shiliang, Duke of Chu

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