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#134 - N. Song 2: Golden Cupboard, Flickering Shadows
Manage episode 193480756 series 29114
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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378 episodes
Manage episode 193480756 series 29114
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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