Five Dynasties · Ruler

Emperor Taizu of Liao 太祖

Taizu

Attested AD 916 - AD 926

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Taizu of Liao was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 916 to AD 926 太祖以來
Directly stated · History of Liao 48, passage 216

Places and affiliations

Polity Id liao · Relation Ruled
Directly stated · History of Liao 48, passage 216

Events and relationships

from Taizu onward Liao attacked Five Dynasties and Song territory and employed captured men 攻掠五代、宋境，得其人，則就用之
Military · Commander · Campaigned
Directly stated · History of Liao 48, passage 216

References in the histories

History of Liao, Chapter 48Volume 48 Treatises 18: Official Posts 4 · 1 passage

遼自太祖以來，攻掠五代、宋境，得其人，則就用之，東北二鄙，以農以工，有事則從軍政。 From Taizu on Liao took men from Five Dynasties and Song territory and used them directly; the northeast marches farmed and crafted, and in emergencies followed military administration.