Overview
Zhao Pu was a Chancellor and Statesman.
PeriodSong, Liao, and Jin
IdentityHistorical · Male
Other names
| Type | English | Chinese | Pinyin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtesy name | Zeping | 則平 | Zeping |
| Posthumous name | Loyal and Distinguished | 忠獻 | Zhongxian |
Life and dates
Death
- AD 992 七月IllnessDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 165, 170
- AD 992 是夕卒IllnessDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 173, 175
Age
- 71AD 992 七月Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 170
- old; teeth and hair failing 齒髮衰矣AD 983 八年Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 75
Attested activity
- AD 971 夏四月丙寅朔Dated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 289
- AD 971 丁卯Dated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 330
- AD 964 乾德二年Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 19, 25-26
- AD 962 建隆三年Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 18
- AD 973 六年Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 45-46, 54-55
- AD 970 三年春Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 43
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- AD 967 五年春Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 37-38
- AD 969 開寶二年冬Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 42
- AD 992 七月Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 170
- AD 956 世宗用兵淮上Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 6-9
- AD 960 to AD 964 事定之後，普以一樞密直學士立于新朝數年，范、王、魏三人罷相Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 299-300
- AD 967 五年三月丙午Dated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 126
- AD 967 五年十二月Dated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 146
- AD 983 八年Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 72-78
- AD 991 冬Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 159-164
- AD 968 十一月癸卯，日南至，改元开宝Directly stated · History of Song 2, passage 177
- AD 969 十二月癸未Dated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 237
- AD 992 卒之先一歲…次歲…是夕卒Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 172-173, 175
- AD 991 卒之先一歲Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 171
- AD 954 周顯德初Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 5
- AD 987 四年Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 123
- AD 966 四年八月庚戌Dated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 96
- AD 979 太原、幽州之役Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 302
- AD 976 to AD 997 太宗Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 204, 207-208
- AD 976 太平興國初Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 64
- AD 960 to AD 976 太祖Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 56-63, 188-189, 191, 197
- c. AD 950 to AD 960 太祖側微Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 188
- AD 960 太祖北征至陳橋Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 13, 15-17
- AD 958 to AD 960 太祖領同州節度，移鎮宋州Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 11-12
- AD 976 to AD 982 奉朝請數年Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 65
- AD 960 宋初Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 445, passage 27
- AD 970 己未Dated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 247
- AD 923 to AD 936 後唐Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 3
- AD 991 明年Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 158
- AD 990 是歲Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 151-157
- AD 981 to AD 984 晚年廷美、多遜之獄Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 306
- AD 982 會柴禹錫、趙鎔等告秦王廷美Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 66-71
- AD 957 淮南平Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 10
- AD 992 淳化三年春Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 165-169
- AD 986 登極十年Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 113-122
- AD 983 to AD 988 罷河陽為少保，再入相Dated from the passage context · History of Song 268, passages 144-145
- AD 988 親耕籍田Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 124-126, 128-150
- AD 960 陳橋之事Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 297-298
- AD 986 雍熙三年春Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 79-112
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Spouse of Lady He (和氏)wife 妻 · Widowed · AD 992 次歲Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 185
- Kin of Zhang Bing (張秉)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 172
- Parent of Zhiyuan (志願)daughter 女Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 185-186
- Parent of Zhiying (志英)daughter 女Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 185, 187
- Child of Zhao Hui (趙廻)father 父 · paternal lineDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 3
- Child of Mother of Zhao Pu (趙普母)mother 母 · maternal line
mother 母Directly stated · History of Song 2, passage 146 - Child of Mother of Zhao Pu (趙普母)mother 母 · maternal lineDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 38
- Kin of Niece of Zhao Pu (趙普侄女)niece 侄女Strongly inferred · History of Song 256, passage 172
- Kin of Daughter of Li Chongju (李崇矩女)son's wife 子娶Strongly inferred · History of Song 256, passage 57
- Parent of Zhao Chengzong (趙承宗)son 子Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 57, 171, 215
- Parent of Zhao Chengxu (趙承煦)son 子Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 215-216
- Spouse of Wife of Zhao Pu (趙普妻)wife 妻Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 4, 33
- Sibling of Anyi (安易)younger brother 弟 · paternal line
younger brother 弟 · Uncertain siblingsDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 166, 217 - Sibling of Zhao Gu (趙固)younger brother 弟 · paternal lineDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 217
- Kinship Role family members · Quantity unspecifiedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 303
Key source chapters
- History of Song, Chapter 256 Volume 256 Biographies 15: Zhao Pudi and Younger Brother: Anyi 96 passages
- History of Song, Chapter 268 Volume 268 Biographies 27: Chai Yuxi, Zhang Xun, Yang Shouyi, Zhao Rong, Zhou Ying, Wang Ji Ying, Wang Xian 3 passages
- History of Song, Chapter 2 Volume 2 Annals 2: Taizu 2 8 passages
- Draft History of Qing, Chapter 445 Volume 445 Biographies 232: Wu Kedu, Zhu Yixin, Tu Keshou, An Weijun, Wen Ti, Jiang Chunlin 1 passage
Career and standing
- staff officer 從事AD 954 周顯德初Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 5
- chancellor 宰相Directly stated · History of Song 2, passage 177
- chief minister 宰相Directly stated · Draft History of Qing 445, passage 27; History of Song 256, passage 157
- chief minister 相Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 191, 196, 204
- Vice Director of the Chancellery 門下侍郎AD 967 五年三月丙午 · Appointed concurrentDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 126
- supervisor of the national history 監修國史AD 964 乾德二年 · Appointed concurrentlyDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 25
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- Grand Academician of the Hall for Gathering Worthies 集賢殿大學士AD 964 乾德二年 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 19
- Grand Councillor 平章事AD 964 乾德二年 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 19
- Vice Director of the Chancellery 門下侍郎AD 964 乾德二年 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 19
- Acting Grand Guardian 檢校太保AD 962 建隆三年 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 18
- Commissioner of the Privy Council 樞密使AD 962 建隆三年 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 18
- military affairs adjudicator 軍事判官AD 956 世宗用兵淮上 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 6
- Fellow of the Secretariat-Chancellery 同中書門下平章事AD 967 五年三月丙午 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 126
- Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs 尚書左僕射AD 967 五年三月丙午 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 126
- Acting Grand Commandant 檢校太尉AD 983 八年 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 72
- military commissioner of Wusheng Circuit 武勝軍節度AD 983 八年 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 72
- Administrator of the Western Capital 西京留守AD 991 冬 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 160
- Intendant of Henan 河南尹AD 991 冬 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 160
- staff officer 從事AD 954 周顯德初 · Appointed · At Yongxing Circuit 永興軍Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 5
- military governor of Shannan East Circuit 山南東道節度使AD 987 四年 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 123, 134
- Junior Tutor of the Heir Apparent 太子少保AD 976 太平興國初 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 64
- Acting Grand Tutor 檢校太傅AD 960 to AD 976 太祖 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 63
- Grand Councillor 同平章事AD 960 to AD 976 太祖 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 63
- military commissioner of Heyang Three Cities 河陽三城節度AD 960 to AD 976 太祖 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 63
- Academician of the Privy Council 樞密直學士AD 960 太祖北征至陳橋 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 15
- Right Remonstrance Grandee 右諫議大夫AD 960 太祖北征至陳橋 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 15
- Minister of Education 司徒AD 982 會柴禹錫、趙鎔等告秦王廷美 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 69
- Palace Attendant 侍中AD 982 會柴禹錫、趙鎔等告秦王廷美 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 69
- Grand Preceptor 太師AD 992 淳化三年春 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 166-167
- Grand Guardian concurrently Palace Secretariat Director 太保兼侍中AD 988 親耕籍田 · AppointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 148
- Junior Guardian 少保Appointed · after dismissal from HeyangDirectly stated · History of Song 268, passage 144
- chief secretary 掌書記Appointed · At Songzhou 宋州Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 12
- investigating officer 推官AppointedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 11
- Chancellor 宰相AD 971 夏四月丙寅朔 · HeldDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passages 289, 330
- direct academy scholar of the Bureau of Military Affairs 樞密直學士AD 960 to AD 964 事定之後，普以一樞密直學士立于新朝數年，范、王、魏三人罷相 · HeldDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 299
- Palace Attendant 侍中AD 983 八年 · HeldDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 72
- Chancellor 宰相AD 968 十一月癸卯，日南至，改元开宝 · HeldDirectly stated · History of Song 2, passage 177
- chancellor 宰相HeldDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 56, 62, 70
- Chancellor 宰相HeldDirectly stated · History of Song 2, passages 96, 237, 247
- Grand Preceptor 太師HeldDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 212
- Director of the Secretariat 中書令AD 992 次歲 · LeftDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 172
- Director of the Department of State Affairs 尚書令AD 992 次歲 · Posthumously grantedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 181
- Grand Academician of the Zhaowen Hall 昭文館大學士AD 967 五年春 · PromotedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 37
- Right Vice Director 右僕射AD 967 五年春 · PromotedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 37
- Grand Tutor of the Heir Apparent 太子太保AD 976 太平興國初 · PromotedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 64
- Vice Commissioner of the Privy Council 樞密副使AD 960 太祖北征至陳橋 · PromotedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 17
- Vice Minister of War 兵部侍郎AD 960 太祖北征至陳橋 · PromotedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 17
- recalled from mourning to office 起復AD 967 五年十二月丙子 · RecalledDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 146
- Chancellor 相RestoredDirectly stated · History of Song 268, passage 145
- Grand Guardian concurrently Director of the Secretariat 太保兼中書令AD 991 冬 · RetainedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 160
- chief minister 揆AD 960 to AD 964 事定之後，普以一樞密直學士立于新朝數年，范、王、魏三人罷相 · Succeeded toDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 299-300
- military affairs adjudicator of Weizhou 渭州軍事判官AD 957 淮南平 · TransferredDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 10
- increase of food fief 益食邑AD 971 丁卯 · AugmentedDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 330
- Duke of Liang 梁國公AD 982 會柴禹錫、趙鎔等告秦王廷美 · EnfeoffedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 69
- Duke of Wei 魏國公AD 992 淳化三年春 · EnfeoffedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 166
- King of Zhending 真定王AD 992 次歲 · Posthumously enfeoffedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 181
- Prince of Han 韓王AD 998 真宗咸平初 · Posthumously enfeoffedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 211
- gifts increased in grade 賜予加等AD 991 冬 · BestowedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 159
- paired in sacrifice in Taizu's temple courtyard 配饗太祖廟庭AD 999 二年 · GrantedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 214
- posthumous name Loyal and Distinguished 諡忠獻AD 992 次歲 · GrantedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 181
- founding service 佐命功AD 960 太祖北征至陳橋 · RecognizedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 15
- Duke of Xu 許國公AD 987 四年 · Changed toDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 123
- Duke of Wei 魏國公AD 992 淳化三年春 · EnfeoffedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 166
- Duke of Liang 梁國公AD 987 四年 · HeldDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 123
- Duke of Liang 梁國公AD 982 會柴禹錫、趙鎔等告秦王廷美 · HeldDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 69
- EnteredAD 967 五年春 · MourningDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 38
- chief minister salary 宰相奉料AD 992 淳化三年春 · Salary · GrantedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 166
- HeldAD 976 to AD 997 太宗 · Chief minister againDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 204
- Left officeAD 967 五年十二月 · Mourning leave · Reason mother's mourning 母憂Dated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 146
- OrderedAD 967 五年春 · Leave mourning and return to dutyDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 38
- attended court without appointment 奉朝請AD 976 to AD 982 奉朝請數年 · Court attendance without officeDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 65
- founding minister 開國元臣Founding ministerDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 125, 134, 162
- RequestedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 153
Places and affiliations
- Polity Later Tang 後唐 · Relation Lived underDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 2-3
- Polity Song dynasty 宋朝 · Relation ServedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 174, 178, 196
- Polity Song 宋 · Relation Served
- Polity Song 宋 · Relation ServedStrongly inferred · History of Song 2, passage 237
- Polity Zhou 周 · Relation ServedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 5-6
- At Ji in Youzhou 幽州薊Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 1
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- AD 983 八年At Wusheng Circuit 武勝軍 · Relation Posted toDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 72
- AD 991 冬At Henan 河南 · Relation Posted toDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 160
- AD 991 冬At Western Capital 西京 · Relation Posted toDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 160
- AD 987 四年At Shannan East Circuit 山南東道 · Relation Posted toDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 123
- AD 960 to AD 976 太祖At Heyang Three Cities 河陽三城 · Relation Posted toDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 63
- AD 923 to AD 936 後唐At Changshan 常山 · Relation Migrated toDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 3
- AD 923 to AD 936 後唐At Luoyang in Henan 河南洛陽 · Relation Migrated toDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 3
- AD 992 是夕卒At central courtyard 中庭 · Relation Was atDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 175
- AD 986 雍熙三年春At frontier post 藩 · Relation Posted toDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 94
- At Hall of Everlasting Spring 長春殿 · Relation Awaited audience atDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 56
- At Heyang 河陽 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · History of Song 268, passage 144
- At his residence 第 · Relation ResidenceDirectly stated · History of Song 2, passage 247
- At Imperial Kitchen vegetable garden 尚食蔬圃 · Relation Exchanged land forDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 58
- At private residence 私第 · Relation Resided atDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 157, 159, 164, 192
- At Secretariat 中書 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · History of Song 2, passage 237
Learning and skills
- trained in clerkly work from youth and had little scholarly learningDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 191
- urged by Taizu to read; in later years studied the twenty chapters of the AnalectsDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 191-192, 194
- Skill deciding great affairs of state 能斷大事 · Level renownedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 177, 193, 196
Works and attributed material
- national history 國史AD 964 乾德二年 · Relation SupervisorDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 25
- handwritten remonstrance on the You-Ji campaign 手疏AD 986 雍熙三年春 · Relation AuthorDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 79-104
- memorial requesting an audience 求入覲表Relation AuthorDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 124
- Analects (Lu version) 魯論Relation ConsultedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 303
- Analects 論語Relation StudiedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 194
- Memorial · Author · Addressed to Emperor Taizu of Song (太祖) · ParaphrasedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 197
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- Speech · Speaker · Addressed to Emperor Taizu of Song (太祖) · Direct quotationDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 200-201
- AD 983 八年Speech · Speaker · Addressed to Song Qi (宋琪) · Direct quotation · Mode named-source-report Witness Person Id Song Qi (宋琪)Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 77
- Memorial · Author · Addressed to Emperor Taizong of Song (太宗) · Direct quotationDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 208-209
- AD 983 八年Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 73
- AD 986 雍熙三年春Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 112
- AD 986 雍熙三年春Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 79-104
- Memorial · Author · Addressed to Taizong (太宗) · Paraphrased · self-report of Taizu and Zhaoxian deathbed entrustmentsDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 67
- Speech · Speaker · Addressed to Taizong (太宗) · Direct quotationDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 67
- AD 964 乾德二年Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 21
- AD 973 六年Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 51
- AD 986 登極十年Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 113-121
- Speech · Alluder · With Fu Yue (傅說)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 304-305
- Speech · Speaker · With Taizu (太祖) · Direct quotationDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 35
Events and relationships
- Accompanied pacificationAD 960 太祖北征至陳橋 · Military · Participant · At Shangdang 上黨Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 17
- Allowed early return in summer heatAD 990 是歲 · Privilege · BeneficiaryDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 157
- Asked to return to pivot to detect treacheryAD 982 會柴禹錫、趙鎔等告秦王廷美 · Political · CounselorDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 67
- Authority divided with vice grand councillorsAD 960 to AD 976 太祖 · Political · SubjectDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 62
- Brought about Fuling collapse and Duosun exileDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 71
- Brought medicinesDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 7
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- Ceased arms cultivated culture spared punishments lightened taxesPolicy · ArchitectDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 301
- Cleared and vouched forDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 204
- Denounced byDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 289
- DiedAD 992 七月 · Death · SubjectDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 170
- Discussed state affairs while illAD 991 冬 · Political · CounselorDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 163
- Discussed TaiyuanDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 34-35
- Entered court at opening of Taiping XingguoAD 976 太平興國初 · Appointment · AppointeeDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 64
- Established prefectural supervisory commissionersAD 967 五年春 · Administrative · AdviserDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 40
- Exchanged vacant land for imperial kitchen garden and built shops for profitAD 960 to AD 976 太祖 · Corruption · ActorDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 58
- Exempted from court audienceAD 991 明年 · Administrative · SubjectDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 158
- Fell ill and requested leaveAD 991 冬 · Medical · SubjectDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 159
- Fell illAD 969 開寶二年冬 · Medical · PatientDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 42
- Food fief increasedAD 971 丁卯 · Honorific · RecipientDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 330
- Framed Feng Zan, Li Mei, and Li Qi on graft charges leading to death sentencesAD 966 四年八月庚戌 · Legal · AccuserDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 96
- Had a powerful hand in Tingmei and Duoxun casesDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 306
- Had a powerful hand in Tingmei and Duoxun casesDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 306
- ImpeachedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 153
- Kept company while Taizu was obscureDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 188
- Kowtowed in thanksAD 988 親耕籍田 · Ritual · SubjectDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 150
- Left in capitalDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 16
- Lodging separated from privy commissionerDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 56-57
- Memorialized exile and demotionAD 990 是歲 · Legal · AccuserDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 152
- MournedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 173
- Offered assent and dissent following righteousness without vaunting founding meritAD 960 to AD 964 事定之後，普以一樞密直學士立于新朝數年，范、王、魏三人罷相 · Political · Chief ministerDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 300
- Opposed excluding Zu Ji from suburban amnestyDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 208-210
- Persistently recommended an unnamed man until appointedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 197
- Posted out to HeyangAD 960 to AD 976 太祖 · Appointment · AppointeeDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 63
- Presented jade register and sealDirectly stated · History of Song 2, passage 177
- Proposed restoration plotDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 155
- Raised seal issueAD 964 乾德二年 · Political · ChancellorDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 20
- Recalled during mourningAD 967 五年十二月丙子 · Personnel · SubjectDated from the passage context · History of Song 2, passage 146
- Received birthday giftsDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 171
- Received emperor in snowDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 29-30
- Received farewell poem weepingAD 983 八年 · Ritual · RecipientDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 73
- Received spirit messageAD 992 是夕卒 · Ritual · RecipientDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 175
- Received state funeralAD 992 次歲 · Funeral · DeceasedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 180, 182-184
- Reported acclamationDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 13
- Requested audienceAD 988 親耕籍田 · Ritual · PetitionerDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 124
- Said to have known Chen Bridge plan in advanceAD 960 陳橋之事 · Political · Participant · At Chen Bridge 陳橋 · Mode hearsayDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 298
- Saved prisoners from executionDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 9
- Sent clerk to buy Qin Long timberAD 973 六年 · Economic · PrincipalDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 54
- Sent clerk to prayDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 174
- Shielded accused officialsAD 960 to AD 976 太祖 · Legal · ProtectorDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 60
- Shut the door to consult books when deciding state affairsScholarly · ReaderDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 303
- Special birthday gifts after leaving officeDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 172
- Submitted handwritten remonstrance against You Ji campaignAD 986 雍熙三年春 · Military counsel · RemonstratorDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 79-104
- Submitted thanks memorialAD 986 登極十年 · Political · AuthorDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 113-121
- Thrice requested retirementAD 991 冬 · Political · PetitionerDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 160-161
- Transferred and re enfeoffedAD 987 四年 · Political · SubjectDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 123
- Urged registration of able bodied menAD 967 五年春 · Administrative · AdviserDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 39
- Warned against rash action after Taiyuan and Youzhou campaignsAD 979 太原、幽州之役 · Military · Adviser · At Taiyuan and Youzhou 太原、幽州Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 302
- Wept before emperorAD 988 親耕籍田 · Personal · SubjectDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 126
- Won promotion for a minister Taizu dislikedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 198-199, 202-203
- AD 954 周顯德初Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 5
- Relation Patron of · Person Wang Jiying (王繼英)Directly stated · History of Song 268, passage 144
- Relation Served · Person Emperor Taizu of Song (太祖)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 177, 188
- Relation Successor of · Person Fan (范)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 299
- Relation Old acquaintance of · Person Emperor Taizong of Song (太宗)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 177
- Relation Successor of · Person Wang (王)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 299
- Relation Successor of · Person Wei (魏)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 299
- Relation Accuser of · Person Li Mei (李美)Directly stated · History of Song 2, passage 96
- Relation Accuser of · Person Li Qi (李橶)Directly stated · History of Song 2, passage 96
- Relation Accuser of · Person Feng Zan (馮瓚)Directly stated · History of Song 2, passage 96
- Relation Minister of · Person Taizu (太祖)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 57, 61, 67
- Relation Minister of · Person Taizong (太宗)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 64, 68, 73, 75
Assessments and attributes
- Assessment able · Mode named-person-judgment Speaker Taizu (太祖)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 8
- Assessment as founding strategist modeled himself on ancient sages; helped give Song governance a pure upright cast · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 305
- Assessment blamed for the Zhao Baozhong-Li Jiqian frontier plot · Mode named-source-reportDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 156
- Assessment deep and reserved, jealous yet taking the realm as his charge; uniquely firm and decisive among early Song chief ministers · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 195-196
- Assessment did not rush to seize power · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 299
- Assessment founding elder, stolid and wise, a true minister who does not seek favor or chase reputation · Mode speech Speaker Prince Yuanxi of Chen (陳王元僖)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 134
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- Assessment frustrated and unfulfilled while without appointment · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 65
- grave, steady, and taciturn 沈厚寡言Assessment grave, steady, and taciturn · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 4
- Assessment has merited the state; now old; cannot be burdened with central affairs · Mode speech Speaker Taizong (太宗)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 75
- Assessment hated evil and was firmly upright · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 154
- Assessment influence waned; favor declined · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 62
- Assessment learning perhaps limited and still moved by fear of loss · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 307
- Assessment loyal minister of the Song, long ill and burdened by accumulated wrongs · Mode quoted-speech Source Work spirit of Shangqing Taiping PalaceDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 174
- Assessment loyal · Mode named-source-reportDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 122
- Assessment old founding minister restored to high office · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 70
- Assessment pillar of the state; loyal bitter counsel · Mode speech Speaker Taizong (太宗)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 111
- Assessment quite autocratic in government · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 53
- Assessment ruler-minister loyalty fulfilled on both sides · Mode speech Speaker Song Qi (宋琪)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 78
- Assessment single-hearted from first to last; honored as state minister yet trusted like a household counselor · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 297
- Assessment trapped the three officials on corruption charges · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Song 2, passage 96
- Assessment true minister of the altars of soil and grain; served with full loyalty · Mode quoted-speech Speaker Emperor Taizong of Song (太宗)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 178
- Assessment wisdom and royal counsel compared with Lü Wang and Xiao He; upright across two reigns and three decades · Mode edict Source Person Id Emperor Zhenzong of Song (真宗)Directly stated · History of Song 256, passages 212-213
- sun already sets over the western hills; little light remainsAD 986 雍熙三年春 · Old ageDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 95, 104
- ill in winter 969 at the Secretariat and still ill in spring 970 at homeIllnessDirectly stated · History of Song 2, passages 237, 247
- long illness that became grave the year of deathIllnessDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 173-175
- AD 964 乾德二年Item chancellor's seal 宰相署敕 · Relation BestowedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 23
- AD 973 六年Item melon-seed gold 瓜子金 · Relation ReceivedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 46, 50
- AD 970 三年春Item increased imperial gifts 賜賚加等 · Relation BestowedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 44
- AD 983 八年Item imperial farewell poem 御詩 · Relation ReceivedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passages 73, 77
- AD 991 卒之先一歲Item ritual vessels, silks, and saddle horses 器幣、鞍馬 · Relation BestowedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 171
- AD 960 太祖北征至陳橋Item a residence 第一區 · Relation BestowedDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 17
- AD 992 次歲Item five hundred bolts each of silk and cloth; five hundred piculs each of rice and flour 絹布各五百匹，米麫各五百石 · Relation BestowedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 183
- AD 992 次歲Item spirit-way stele inscription in eight-part script 神道碑銘八分書 · Relation Bestowed · With Emperor Taizong of Song (太宗)Dated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 181
- AD 992 淳化三年春Item sheep and wine 羊酒 · Relation BestowedDated from the passage context · History of Song 256, passage 169
- Item inns and shops 邸店 · Relation Built for profitDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 58
- Item jade register and seal 玉册、宝 · Relation PresentedDirectly stated · History of Song 2, passage 177
Source notes
- Historicity historical
- Value historicalDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 134
- As chancellor he issued only edicts, not the old internal drafts. 普相止用敕，非舊典也AD 964 乾德二年Directly stated · History of Song 256, passage 27
- in declining years; later aged, long ill, and declared the illness graveField healthDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passages 121, 160, 165
- previously heard of Taizu and Empress Dowager Zhaoxian deathbed chargesDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 67
- wished imperial poem carved in stone and buried with his bonesDirectly stated · History of Song 256, passage 73
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