Song, Liao, and Jin · Ruler

Zhao Deming 趙德明

Attested AD 1005

Passages: 1
Chapters: 1
Histories: 1

Overview

Zhao Deming was a ruler.

Life and dates

Attested activity

AD 1005 趙德明遣使修貢稱藩
Dated from the passage context · History of Song 268, passage 235

Career and standing

Declared
AD 1005 稱藩 · Vassal
Directly stated · History of Song 268, passage 235

Places and affiliations

Polity Tangut domain 夏 · Relation Ruled
Strongly inferred · History of Song 268, passage 235

Events and relationships

Sent envoys and declared vassalage
AD 1005 趙德明遣使修貢稱藩 · Diplomatic · Tribute sender · With Emperor (天子)
Directly stated · History of Song 268, passage 235
Relation Vassal of · Person Emperor (天子)
Directly stated · History of Song 268, passage 235

References in the histories

History of Song, Chapter 268Volume 268 Biographies 27: Chai Yuxi, Zhang Xun, Yang Shouyi, Zhao Rong, Zhou Ying, Wang Ji Ying, Wang Xian · 1 passage

已而契丹請盟，趙德明遣使修貢稱藩，朝廷加賞錫，且許通青鹽以濟邊民，從顯之請也。 Before long the Khitan sought peace, Zhao Deming sent envoys with tribute and declared himself a vassal, and the court added rewards and also allowed green salt to be traded to aid the frontier people, following Xian's request.