Overview
Li Congyan was an official and Aristocrat.
PeriodFive Dynasties
IdentityHistorical · Male
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal name | Li Yan | 李嚴 | Li Yan |
| Nickname | the Sixth Commandery Duke | 六令公 | |
| Alternate name | Jiyan | 繼嚴 | Jiyan |
Life and dates
Death
- AD 946 開運三年冬At at his post 鎮Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 87
Age
- 49AD 946 開運三年冬 · Reckoning SuiDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 87
Attested activity
- AD 926 四年正月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 75-76
- AD 924 同光二年夏四月Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 73
- AD 926 天成元年五月Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 77
- AD 926 天成元年九月Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 78-79
- AD 925 三年九月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 74
- AD 930 長興元年Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 80
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- AD 946 開運三年冬Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 87
- AD 933 四年Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 81
- AD 923 唐莊宗平梁Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 72
- AD 901 to AD 904 天復中Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 70
- AD 936 晉高祖登極Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 85
- AD 934 清泰初Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 82-84
- AD 923 莊宗入洛Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 62
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Sibling of Li Congzhao (李從照)Strongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 68, 106, 218
- Sibling of Li Congchang (李從昶)elder brother 兄 · Full siblingsDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 220
- Child of Li Maozhen (李茂貞)son 子 · paternal lineDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 62, 67-68
- Parent of Yongji (永吉)son 子 · paternal lineDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 94
Origins and identity
- linked by imperial clan kinship 世聯宗屬Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 78
Career and standing
- military commissioner of Fengxiang and circuit observation-disposition commissioner 鳳翔節度、管內觀察處置等使AD 924 同光二年夏四月 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 73
- commissioner for supply, transport, and liaison 供軍轉運應接使AD 925 三年九月 · AppointedDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 74
- military commissioner of the Tianping Army 天平軍節度使AD 933 四年 · AppointedDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 81
- concurrent Director of the Secretariat 兼中書令AD 923 唐莊宗平梁 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 72
- acting commissioner of Jingzhou 涇州兩使留後AD 901 to AD 904 天復中 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 70
- acting Grand Guardian 守太保AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 86
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- advisory staff officer 諮議參軍AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 69
- deputy commissioner of Pengzhou 彭州副使AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 69
- overall commander of the Fengxiang headquarters guard 鳳翔衙內都指揮使AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 69
- acting Grand Commandant 檢校太尉Strongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 71
- commander of the Four Garrisons Northern Court campaign army 四鎮北庭行軍Strongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 71
- concurrent Palace Attendant 兼侍中Strongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 71
- military commissioner of the Zhangyi Army 彰義軍節度使Strongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 71
- opening an office with ceremonial equal to the Three Excellencies 開府儀同三司Strongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 71
- acting Grand Mentor 檢校太傅AD 901 to AD 904 天復中 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 70
- campaigning marshal of the Qin princely mansion 秦王府行軍司馬AD 901 to AD 904 天復中 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 70
- Director of the Secretariat 中書令Held · Mode named-source-report Source Work Supplement to the History of the Five Dynasties 五代史補Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 96
- military commissioner of Fengxiang 鳳翔節度Held · Mode named-source-report Source Work Supplement to the History of the Five Dynasties 五代史補Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 98
- acting Grand Preceptor 檢校太師AD 926 天成元年五月 · PromotedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 77
- provisional charge of Fengxiang headquarters 權知鳳翔軍府事AD 924 同光二年夏四月 · RequestedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 73
- military commissioner of Fengxiang 鳳翔節度使AD 934 清泰初 · RestoredDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 84
- governor of Bianzhou 移鎮汴州AD 930 長興元年 · TransferredDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 80
- Prince of Qi 岐王AD 936 晉高祖登極 · EnfeoffedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 85
- Prince of Qin 秦王AD 936 晉高祖登極 · EnfeoffedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 85
- Duke of Qin 秦國公AD 934 清泰初 · EnfeoffedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 84
- cumulative fief 15,000 households, actual fief 1,500 累食邑至一萬五千戶，食實封一千五百戶AD 936 晉高祖登極 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 85
- crimson fish tally pouch 緋魚袋GrantedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 69
- EndedAD 926 天成元年五月 · Mourning resumptionDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 77
- Ordered to resume officeAD 924 同光二年夏四月 · Mourning resumptionDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 73
Places and affiliations
- AD 936 晉高祖登極Polity Later Jin 後晉 · Relation ServedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 85-86
- Polity Later Tang 後唐 · Relation ServedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 72-73
- AD 930 長興元年At Bianzhou 汴州 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 80
- AD 901 to AD 904 天復中At Jingzhou 涇州 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 70
- At Fengxiang 鳳翔 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 69
- At Pengzhou 彭州 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 69
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- At Qishan 岐山 · Relation GovernedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 91
Learning and skills
- Skill writing and documents 筆劄 · Level skilledDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 88
Works and attributed material
- Memorial · Author · With Chai Zhonghou (柴重厚)Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 76
- Memorial · AuthorDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 73
- Speech · Speaker · Quote true · Mode named-source-report Source Work Supplement to the History of the Five Dynasties 五代史補Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 98
Events and relationships
- Birthday banquet with circuit envoysPersonal · Host · Mode named-source-report Source Work Supplement to the History of the Five Dynasties 五代史補Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 98-101
- Came to court for southern suburban ritesDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 80
- Came to courtDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 72
- Presented jeweled hairpins and earrings to the empressDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 89
- Qi officials and commoners begged he be made commanderDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 83
- Reached Huazhou then returned to postAD 926 四年正月 · Travel · Actor · At Huazhou 華下Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 76
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- Supported Shu campaignDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 74
- Relation Advocate for · Person Chai Zhonghou (柴重厚)Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 76
Assessments and attributes
- Assessment clever and perceptive in youth, gentle, lacking moral firmness · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 88
- Assessment contemporaries praised his defense of Chai Zhonghou though the plea failed · Mode contemporary-judgmentDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 76
- Assessment flattery · Mode contemporary-judgmentDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 89
- Assessment held flower-and-moon gatherings without displeasure at drunken guests; never flogged erring attendants · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 91-92
- Assessment leisurely refined bearing; respectful to all visitors; admired scholar-official conduct · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 90
- Assessment loved jesting · Mode named-source-report Source Work Supplement to the History of the Five Dynasties 五代史補Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 97
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- Assessment praised for imperial kinship, virtue, loyalty, and diligence · Mode edict Speaker Mingzong (明宗)Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 78
- Assessment Qiyang elders wished him to remain, with good reason · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 93
- AD 934 清泰初Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 82
- Item a thousand qing of fields and a thousand mu of bamboo between Qian and Long 汧、隴之間田千頃、竹千畝 · Relation Family estateDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 93
- Item crimson fish tally pouch 緋魚袋 · Relation BestowedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 69
- Item jeweled hairpins and earrings 寶裝針珥 · Relation Presented · With Empress of Zhuangzong (皇后)Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 89
Source notes
- Field birth-order · Variants Label: eldest son 長子, Label: sixth among brothers 昆仲間第六 · Source Work: Supplement to the History of the Five Dynasties 五代史補Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 68, 96
- Historicity historicalDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passage 67
- AD 926 天成元年九月From Yan 嚴 · To Congyan 從嚴Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 132, passages 78-79
References in the histories
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