Five Dynasties · Ruler

Emperor Taizu of Later Zhou 周祖

Zhou Zu

Attested AD 950 - AD 954

Passages: 5
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Taizu of Later Zhou was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 950 周祖起兵入汴
Dated from the passage context · History of Song 484, passage 68
AD 951 廣順初
Directly stated · History of Song 484, passage 69
AD 954 顯德初
Directly stated · History of Song 484, passage 78

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 484Volume 484 Biographies 243: Three Zhou Officials Han Tong, Li Yun, Li Zhongjin · 5 passages

周祖鎮大名，表為先鋒指揮使，又為北面緣邊巡檢。 While the Zhou founder was stationed at Daming, he had Yun made vanguard commander and northern frontier inspector.

周祖起兵入汴，筠同郭崇從，與慕容彥超戰於留子陂，彥超東奔。 When the Zhou founder marched on Bian, Yun followed with Guo Chong, routed Murong Yanchao at Liuzi Slope, and drove him east in flight.

周祖征兗，還次濮，筠因朝，獻馬，賜襲衣、金帶。 On the Zhou founder's Yan campaign he halted at Pu on the return march; Yun attended court, presented horses, and received a ceremonial robe and gold belt.

從至澶，宴訖遣還。 He accompanied the founder as far as Chan; after the feast he was dismissed to his post.

顯德初，周祖親郊，加同平章事。 At the start of Xiande, when the Zhou founder offered the suburban sacrifice in person, Yun was made Grand Councilor.