Song, Liao, and Jin · Ruler

Emperor Taizong of Song 太宗

Taizong

Attested AD 976 - AD 997

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Emperor Taizong of Song was a ruler.

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History of Song, Chapter 256Volume 256 Biographies 15: Zhao Pudi and Younger Brother: Anyi · 12 passages
祖吉守郡為姦利,事覺下獄,案劾爰書未具,郊禮將近,太宗疾其貪墨,遣中使諭旨執政曰:「郊赦可特勿貸祖吉。」 Zu Ji had profited corruptly while governing a prefecture. When the scheme was uncovered he was thrown in prison, though the case and indictment were not yet complete. With the suburban sacrifice approaching, Taizong, disgusted by his graft, sent a palace envoy to tell the chief ministers: "At the suburban amnesty, make a special exception—do not pardon Zu Ji."