Song, Liao, and Jin · Ruler

Emperor Taizong 太宗

Taizong

First attested AD 960; died AD 997

Passages: 7
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Taizong was a ruler.

Life and dates

Death

AD 997 真宗即位
mentioned only as the occupant of an imperial tomb overseen after death; not an activity date
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passage 34

Attested activity

AD 979 及討幽薊
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passage 257
AD 960 to AD 976 太宗尹京邑
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passages 8-11
AD 976 太宗即位
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passage 255
AD 979 從征太原
Dated from the passage context · History of Song 289, passage 256

Career and standing

governor of the capital district 尹京邑
AD 960 to AD 976 太宗尹京邑 · Held
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passage 8
AD 976 太宗即位
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passage 255

Places and affiliations

Polity Song 宋 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passage 255

Events and relationships

Attended palace banquet intoxicated
AD 960 to AD 976 太宗嘗侍宴禁中 · Court · Prince
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passage 9

Source notes

imperial tomb (山陵) overseen after his death when Zhenzong acceded
Field tomb
Directly stated · History of Song 289, passage 34

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 289Volume 289 Biographies 48: Gao Qiong, Fan Tingzhao, Ge Ba · 7 passages

事王審琦，太宗尹京邑，知其材勇，召置帳下。 He entered the service of Wang Shenqi. When Prince Taizong governed the capital district and learned of his courage and ability, he summoned Qiong and placed him in his personal retinue.

太宗嘗侍宴禁中，甚醉，及退，太祖送至苑門。 On one occasion Taizong attended a palace banquet and became thoroughly intoxicated. When he took his leave, Taizu escorted him as far as the garden gate.

時瓊與戴興、王超、李斌、桑讚從，瓊左手執靮，右手執鐙，太宗乃能乘馬。 Qiong was among those accompanying him—along with Dai Xing, Wang Chao, Li Bin, and Sang Zan. Qiong held the bridle in his left hand and the stirrup in his right, enabling the prince to mount.

太宗即位，擢禦龍直指揮使。 When Taizong ascended the throne, Qiong was promoted to commander of the Imperial Dragon Straight Guard.

及討幽薊，屬車駕倍道還，留瓊與軍中鼓吹殿後，六班扈從不及，惟瓊首率所部見行在，太宗大悅，慰勞之。 During the campaign against You and Ji, the imperial procession made a forced march back. Qiong was left with the army musicians as rearguard; the Six Companies could not keep pace, but Qiong alone was first to lead his troops to the traveling palace. Taizong was greatly pleased and rewarded him.

時王承衍鎮貝丘，公主每入禁中，頗知上於瓊厚，承衍每寬慰之。 Wang Chengyan was then stationed at Beiqiu. His wife, a princess who frequently visited the palace, was well aware of the emperor's high regard for Qiong, and Chengyan often reassured him on that account.

真宗即位，加彰信軍節度，充太宗山陵部署，復為幷代都部署。 When Emperor Zhenzong ascended the throne, Qiong received the additional title of military governor of the Zhangxin Army, was appointed overseer of Taizong's imperial tomb, and was again made overall commander of Bing and Dai.