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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