Taizu of Zhou (周太祖)

Overview

Taizu of Zhou was a ruler.

PeriodFive Dynasties

IdentityHistorical · Male

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Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 951 to AD 954 周太祖時
Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 56, passage 34

References in the histories

New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 56Volume 56 Miscellaneous Biographies 36: He Ning, Zhao Ying, Feng Yu, Lu Zhi, Lü Qi, Xue Rong, He Ze, Wang Quan, Shi Gui, Long Min · 2 passages

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周太祖時，與契丹通好，遣尚書左丞田敏使於契丹，遇瑩於幽州，瑩見敏悲不自勝。 During Taizu of Zhou's reign, when peace was made with the Khitan, Tian Min was sent as Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs on mission to Khitan. He encountered Ying at Youzhou, and Ying wept uncontrollably at the sight of him.

太祖憐之，贈瑩太傅，葬於華陰。 Taizu took pity on him, posthumously granted Ying the title of grand preceptor, and had him buried at Huayin.