Five Dynasties · Emperor of Later Liang

the Last Emperor 末帝

Attested AD 913 - AD 915

Passages: 3
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

the Last Emperor was an emperor of Later Liang.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 913 to AD 915 末帝即位至乾化五年
Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 22, passages 46, 51, 59

Career and standing

Enthroned
At Eastern Capital 東京
Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 22, passage 48

References in the histories

Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 22Volume 22 Book of Later Liang 22: Biographies 12: Yang Shihou, Niu Cunjie, Wang Tan · 3 passages

及末帝將圖友珪，遣使謀於師厚，深陳款效，且馳書於侍衛軍使袁象先及主軍大將； When the Last Emperor moved against Yougui he won Shihou's pledge and wrote urgently to guard commissioner Yuan Xiangxian and the chief commanders;

友珪既誅，末帝即位於東京，首封師厚為鄴王，加檢校太師、中書令。 When Yougui fell the Last Emperor enthroned himself at the Eastern Capital and first made Shihou Prince of Ye, Grand Preceptor, and Chief Minister.

末帝聞其卒也，於私庭受賀，乃議裂魏州為兩鎮。 The Last Emperor rejoiced privately at the news and planned to split Wei in two.