Emperor Taizu of Later Zhou (周太祖)

Overview

Emperor Taizu of Later Zhou was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 954 史臣論
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 124, passage 217

Places and affiliations

Polity Later Zhou 周 · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 124, passage 217

Assessments and attributes

Assessment suspicious and jealous ruler · Mode historian-judgment
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 124, passage 217

References in the histories

Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 124Volume 124 Book of Later Zhou 26: Biographies 4: Wang Yin, He Fejin, Liu Ci, Wang Jin, Shi Yanchao, Shi Yi, Wang Lingwen, Zhou Mi, Li Huaizong, Bai Wenke, Bai Yanyu, Tang Jinsi · 1 passage

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況王鄴帥昧明哲之規，周太祖乃雄猜之主，欲無及禍，其可得乎！ How much less could Wang Yin, commander at Ye, who lacked the wisdom to see danger clearly, hope to escape harm under Zhou Taizu, a ruler both formidable and suspicious!