Song, Liao, and Jin · Ruler

Emperor Gaozong 高宗

Gaozong

Attested AD 1127 - AD 1129

Passages: 8
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Gaozong was a ruler.

Other names

Type	English	Chinese	Pinyin
Posthumous name	Emperor Emeritus	睿聖皇帝

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1129 苗傅、劉正彥等逆亂
Dated from the passage context · History of Song 399, passages 7, 47-48
AD 1127 高宗即位
Dated from the passage context · History of Song 399, passages 5-6

Family

Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.

Parent of Eldest Son of Gaozong (元子)
eldest son 元子 · paternal line
Directly stated · History of Song 399, passage 48

Career and standing

Titled
AD 1129 苗傅、劉正彥等逆亂 · Retired emperor
Directly stated · History of Song 399, passages 18, 31
AD 1127 高宗即位
Directly stated · History of Song 399, passage 6

Places and affiliations

Polity Southern Song 南宋 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · History of Song 399, passages 6, 47
AD 1129 苗傅、劉正彥等逆亂
At Hangzhou 杭州 · Relation Traveled to
Directly stated · History of Song 399, passage 7
AD 1127 高宗即位
At Jizhou 濟州 · Relation Present at
Directly stated · History of Song 399, passage 5

Works and attributed material

Speech · Speaker · Direct quotation
Directly stated · History of Song 399, passage 48

Events and relationships

Restored to throne
AD 1129 苗傅、劉正彥等逆亂 · Political · Restored ruler
Directly stated · History of Song 399, passage 47

References in the histories

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History

8 passages

History of Song, Chapter 399Volume 399 Biographies 158: Zheng Jue, Wang Tingxiu, Chou Yu, Gao Deng, Lou Yinliang, Song Ruwei · 8 passages

張邦昌之僭號也，挺身見高宗於濟州。 When Zhang Bangchang seized the throne, he went in person to present himself to the future Emperor Gaozong at Jizhou.

既即位，擢監察御史，遷右司諫，升為諫議大夫。 Once Gaozong had ascended the throne, Zheng was promoted to investigating censor, then right remonstrance officer, and finally remonstrance grandee.

帝至杭州，瑴奏曰：「陛下南渡出於倉卒，省臺寺監、百司之臣獲濟者鮮，當擢吳中之秀以為用。 When the emperor reached Hangzhou, Zheng Jue submitted a memorial: "Your Majesty's flight south was hurried, and few officials from the central ministries and bureaus made it through safely. You should promote outstanding men from the Wu region to serve the court.

睿聖皇帝南渡，駐蹕未安，群起而攻之者眾兵也。 when the retired emperor crossed south and the court had not yet settled, it was the soldiery who rose against them.

俄詔睿聖皇帝為皇太弟、天下兵馬大元帥，幼主為皇太侄，即與大臣進議，以為：「在庭公卿、百司、群吏皆昔之臣屬也，今則與之比肩事主矣。 Soon an edict named the retired emperor grand imperial younger brother and commander of all armies, and the young emperor imperial nephew. Zheng Jue at once discussed the matter with the chief ministers, saying, "Every minister and official in court was once their subject; now they stand shoulder to shoulder serving the same lord.

太后召瑴與宰執同對簾前，瑴乞召庭秀，太后諭曰：「今欲令睿聖皇帝總領兵馬爾。」 The empress dowager summoned Zheng Jue and the chief ministers to audience behind the curtain. Zheng asked that Wang Tingxiu be summoned as well. The empress dowager said, "We now intend the retired emperor to take overall command of the armies."

高宗復位，進簽書，執政甫百日而卒。 When Gaozong was restored to the throne, Zheng was promoted to deputy director; he had served in high office barely a hundred days when he died.

高宗甚悼之，謂大臣：「朕喪元子，猶能自排遣，於瑴殆不能釋也。」 Gaozong grieved deeply and told his ministers, "When I lost my eldest son I could still console myself, but over Zheng Jue I can scarcely find peace."