Emperor Zhaozong (昭宗)

Overview

Emperor Zhaozong was a Tang Emperor.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 904 昭宗東遷
Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 40, passage 104

Family

Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.

Spouse of Empress He (何皇后)
empress 皇后
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 40, passage 105

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 40Volume 40 Miscellaneous Biographies 20: Li Maozhen, Han Jian, Li Renfu, Han Xun, Yang Chongben, Gao Wanxing, Wen Tao · 2 passages

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昭宗東遷，建從至洛，昭宗舉酒屬太祖與建曰：「遷都之後，國步小康，社稷安危，系卿兩人。」 When Zhaozong moved east, Jian went with him to Luoyang. The emperor raised his cup to Taizu and Jian: “Since we left Chang’an the realm has steadied a little. The throne rests on you two.”

建出，謂太祖曰：「天子與宮人眼語，幕下有兵仗聲，恐公不免也。」 Outside, Jian told Taizu: “The emperor was signaling the women with his eyes. I heard weapons under the curtain. They mean to kill you.”