Five Dynasties · Ruler

Emperor Taizu of Song 太祖

Taizu

Attested AD 960

Passages: 2
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Emperor Taizu of Song was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 960 建隆元年
Directly stated · History of Song 484, passage 219

Events and relationships

Delayed Chongjin until after Li Yun
Political · Strategist
Directly stated · History of Song 484, passages 219, 221

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 484Volume 484 Biographies 243: Three Zhou Officials Han Tong, Li Yun, Li Zhongjin · 2 passages

太祖厚賜守珣，許以爵位，且令說重進緩其謀，無令二凶並作，以分兵勢。 The founder richly rewarded Shouyun, promised him rank, and sent him back to urge Chongjin to delay his plot so the two rebels would not rise together and split the imperial armies.

及李筠誅，重進反書聞，並如太祖之策，其不信鐵券，亦如守珣所雲。 When Li Yun was killed and Chongjin's rebellion was reported, events unfolded exactly as the founder had planned — including Chongjin's refusal to trust the iron certificate, just as Shouyun had predicted.