Song Taizu (太祖) | 24 Histories

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Song Taizu was a ruler.

PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin

IdentityHistorical · Male

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Attested activity

AD 960 to AD 976 AD 960-976
Directly stated · History of Song 482, passage 105

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 482Volume 482 Biographies 241, Hereditary Houses 5: Liu Jiyuan of the Northern Han Liu Family (Father: Liu Jun; Elder Brother: Liu Ji'en; Appended: Wei Rong, Zhao Wendu, Li Yun, Ma Feng, Guo Wuwei) · 1 passage

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及太祖破契丹於雁門關南，盡驅其民分布河、洛之間，雖巢穴尚存，而危困已甚，得之不足以辟土，舍之不足以為患，願陛下熟慮之。” After Taizu routed the Khitans south of Yanmen Pass, he drove out the local population and resettled them between the Yellow River valley and Luoyang. Their stronghold remained, but they were already desperate. Taking Taiyuan would not widen the empire; leaving it would not breed a real threat. I urge Your Majesty to weigh this carefully."