Overview
Zhao Yanshou was a Later Tang and Liao general, statesman, and prince.
PeriodFive Dynasties
IdentityHistorical · Male
Life and dates
Death
- AD 948 冬十月壬午Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 5, passage 48
- AD 948 天祿二年Expression died 薨Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 188
Attested activity
- AD 930 甲午Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 41, passage 202
- AD 928 天成三年四月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 112
- AD 938 九月丙寅Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 77, passages 118, 123
- AD 934 應順元年正月丙申Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 45, passage 45
- AD 947 Chronology stated or entailed by s0011Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 73, passage 11
- AD 945 三月癸酉朔Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passages 131, 135
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- AD 935 三月辛丑Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 28; New History of the Five Dynasties 7, passage 72
- AD 947 丙子Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 99, passage 166
- AD 928 九月丁酉Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 186
- AD 947 二月朔日Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 148
- AD 928 五月丁未Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 101
- AD 944 其年三月Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 127
- AD 948 冬十月壬午Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 5, passage 48
- AD 944 出帝Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 85
- AD 936 十月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 75, passage 160
- AD 935 十月甲戌Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 196
- AD 933 四年Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passages 133, 151
- AD 926 to AD 947 在禮卒Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 109, passages 170-171
- AD 947 大同元年Directly stated · History of Liao 48, passage 50
- AD 927 天成二年九月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 38, passage 200
- AD 929 天成四年夏四月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 40, passage 42
- AD 948 天祿二年Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 188
- AD 942 天福七年三月Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 80, passage 123
- AD 936 to AD 944 天福中Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 129, passage 156
- AD 936 天福元年降契丹Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 8, passage 40
- AD 947 天福十二年夏五月乙酉朔Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passage 1
- AD 947 天福十二年秋七月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passages 50, 58
- AD 936 天顯十一年Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passages 38, 40
- AD 947 契丹入汴Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 126, passage 114
- AD 944 契丹屯於元城，趙延壽寇南樂。Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 9, passage 88
- AD 940 契丹帳下Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 124, passage 185
- AD 947 契丹犯京師Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passage 50
- AD 936 廢帝遣趙延壽Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 33, passage 112
- AD 936 to AD 947 後晉至契丹時期Strongly inferred · New History of the Five Dynasties 30, passage 78
- AD 947 to AD 950 應歷前Dated from the passage context · History of Liao 86, passage 25
- AD 928 to AD 933 明宗末任事Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 8, passage 27
- AD 933 明宗病 / 殺秦王立湣帝Dated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 27, passages 21-22
- AD 936 to AD 944 晉天福中Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 129, passage 158
- AD 947 晉開運末Directly stated · History of Song 484, passage 51
- AD 946 會同九年Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passages 58-59
- AD 938 會同元年Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 117
- AD 945 會同八年Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 54
- AD 943 會同六年冬Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 46
- AD 934 to AD 936 末帝登極Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 96, passage 204
- AD 907 梁開平初Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 33
- AD 947 歐陽史為延壽娶從益妹Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 126
- AD 936 清泰三年Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 127, passages 24-25
- AD 936 清泰三年Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 113
- AD 936 清泰三年八月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passage 152
- AD 936 清泰三年冬十月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passage 169
- AD 936 清泰三年春正月乙巳Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passage 6
- AD 934 清泰初Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 37
- AD 946 趙延壽在幽州Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 57, passage 248
- AD 936 辛亥Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 75, passage 159
- AD 946 遂與重威降於契丹Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 52, passage 63
- AD 931 長興2年Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 6, passage 175
- AD 932 長興三年十一月己丑Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 43, passage 186
- AD 930 to AD 933 長興中…樞密使…趙延壽Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 57, passages 19, 21
- AD 931 長興二年Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 42, passages 8, 44
- AD 933 長興四年Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 66, passage 90
- AD 933 長興四年Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 6, passage 206
- AD 933 長興四年九月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 44, passage 113
- AD 945 開運二年三月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 83, passage 175
- AD 944 開運元年冬Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passages 151-152
- AD 944 開運元年春正月乙亥Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passages 74-75
- AD 944 開運元年春正月辛卯Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passages 74, 88
- AD 944 開運元年閏月Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 83, passage 100
- AD 947 開運四年Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 85, passage 111
- AD 936 陷於契丹Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passage 152
Family
Immediate relationships attested in the translated histories.
- Spouse of Princess Xingping (興平公主)married to 降 · Marriage · AD 928 天成三年四月Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 112
- Spouse of Princess Yong'an (永安公主)marry 娶 · Marriage · AD 947 歐陽史Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 126
- Child of Zhao Dejun (趙德鈞)father and son 父子
son 子
adopted as son 養以為子 · Adoptive parentageSources vary in certainty · Old History of the Five Dynasties 127, passage 51; New History of the Five Dynasties 8, passage 40; History of Liao 76, passage 33 - Child of Zhao Dejun (趙德鈞)son 子
father and son 父子Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passages 180, 196 - Child of Kuai (邟)father 父Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 32
- Child of Father of Zhao Yanshou (趙延壽之父)father 父Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passage 152
- Spouse of Mingzong's Princess (明宗公主)had married 所尚 · Marriage · WidowedDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passage 50
- Spouse of Princess Xingping (興平公主)imperial son-in-law 駙馬 · Marriage
princess 公主 · MarriageSources vary in certainty · Old History of the Five Dynasties 41, passage 202 - Kin of Zhao Xingshi (趙行實)kinsman 族人Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 54
- Spouse of Princess Yong'an (永安公主)marry 娶 · MarriageDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passage 50
- Child of Mother of Zhao Yanshou (趙延壽母)mother 母Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 85, passage 111
- Spouse of Princess of Yan (燕國長公主)Princess of Yan 燕國長公主 · MarriageStrongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 77, passage 123
- Spouse of Youngest daughter of Mingzong (明宗小女)second wife 繼室 · Secondary marriageDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 125
- Parent of Zhao Zan (趙贊)son 子 · paternal lineDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 109, passage 171
- Spouse of Princess of Yan (燕國長公主)wife 妻Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 80, passage 123
- Spouse of Princess of Xingping (興平公主)wife 妻
- Sibling of Wife of Wuyu (兀欲妻)younger sister 妹Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 73, passage 17
Key source chapters
- History of Liao, Chapter 76 Volume 76 Biographies 6: Yelu Jieli, Yelu Balide, Yelu Shuogu, Yelu Lubugu, Zhao Yanshou, Gao Mohan, Zhao Siwen, Yelu Oulisi, Zhang Li 25 passages
- New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 57 Volume 57 Miscellaneous Biographies 37: Li Song, Li Lin, Jia Wei, Duan Xiyao, Zhang Yun, Wang Song, Pei Hao, Wang Renyu, Pei Yu, Wang Yan, Ma Zhongji, Zhao Yanyi 4 passages
- Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 129 Volume 129 Book of Later Zhou 31: Biographies 9: Chang Si, Di Guangye, Cao Ying, Li Yanyun, Li Hui, Li Jianchong, Wang Zhongyi, Sun Hanyin, Xu Qian, Zhao Feng, Qi Cangzhen, Wang Huan, Zhang Yanchao, Zhang Ying, Liu Renshan 2 passages
- Old History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 109 Volume 109 Book of Later Jin 11: Biographies 6: Du Zhongwei, Li Shouzhen, Zhao Siwan 1 passage
- New History of the Five Dynasties, Chapter 73 Volume 73: Appendix on the Four Barbarians 2: Khitan 2 10 passages
Career and standing
- bandit general 賊將Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passage 137
- honorary Grand Preceptor 檢校太師AD 934 應順元年正月丙申 · AdvancedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 45, passage 45
- Commissioner of the Bureau of Military Affairs 樞密使AD 935 三月辛丑 · Appointed concurrentDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 28
- military commissioner of Weibo 魏博節度使Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passage 88
- military commissioner of Xu Prefecture 許州節度使AD 935 三月辛丑 · AppointedDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 28
- Grand Chancellor and Central Capital regent 大丞相兼中京留守AD 947 二月朔日 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 148
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- Imperial Son-in-law Commandant 駙馬都尉AD 928 五月丁未 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 101
- Zhongjing Retention Commissioner 中京留守AD 947 大同元年 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 48, passage 50
- Heyang military commissioner 河陽節度使AD 927 天成二年九月 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 38, passage 200
- Grand Councilor 樞密使AD 938 會同元年 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 117
- military governor of Wei, Bo, and other prefectures 魏、博等州節度使AD 943 會同六年 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 46
- chief of governmental affairs 政事令AD 938 會同初 · AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 45
- Bureau Military Affairs commissioner 樞密使AD 931 甲辰 · AppointedDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 6, passage 175
- northern campaign commander 北面招討使AD 936 辛亥 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 75, passage 159
- Inspector Grand Tutor; acting Minister of Rites; Privy Commissioner 檢校太傅、行禮部尚書、樞密使AD 931 長興二年 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 42, passage 44
- Left Martial Guard senior general; Northern Palace Bureau commissioner 左武衛上將軍、宣徽北院使AD 931 長興二年 · AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 42, passage 8
- commissioner of the Bureau of Military Affairs 樞密使AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passages 35, 187
- imperial son-in-law commandant 駙馬都尉AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 35
- military governor of the Xuanwu army 宣武軍節度使AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 36
- military governor of Youzhou 幽州節度使AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 41
- Song prefecture military commissioner 宋州節度使AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 40, passage 42
- Southern Capital regent 南京留守AppointedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 42
- pacification commissioner of southern Hedong expeditionary camp 河東道南面行營招討使AppointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passage 169
- grand councilor 同平章事Concurrently appointedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 43, passage 186
- military commissioner of Bian Prefecture 汴州節度使AD 935 三月 · Formerly heldDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 28
- Heyang military commissioner 河陽節度使AD 928 九月丁酉 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 186
- Heyang military commissioner 河陽節度使AD 928 五月丁未 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 101
- regent of the Southern Capital 南京留守AD 948 冬十月壬午 · HeldDated from the passage context · History of Liao 5, passage 48
- Commissioner of the Bureau of Military Affairs 樞密AD 933 四年 · HeldDated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passage 151
- Ru defense commissioner 汝州防禦使AD 927 天成二年九月 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 38, passage 200
- Chief Palace Secretary 樞密使AD 936 辛亥 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 75, passage 159
- chief councillor / military affairs commissioner 樞密使HeldDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 27, passage 21
- Commandant of Escort Cavalry 駙馬都尉HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 41, passage 202
- commissioner of Bianzhou, honorary Grand Commandant, concurrent Palace Attendant 汴州節度使、檢校太尉、兼侍中HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 45, passage 45
- Confidential commissioner 樞密使HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 96, passage 204
- Director of Government Affairs 政事令HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passage 1
- Eastern Capital defender 東京留守HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passage 1
- Grand Chancellor 大丞相HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passage 1
- Privy Council commissioner 樞密使HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 43, passage 186
- Song military commissioner 宋州節度使HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 41, passage 202
- Commissioner of Military Affairs 樞密使HeldDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 57, passage 21
- Commissioner of the Bureau of Military Affairs 樞密使HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passage 152
- Khitan Commissioner of Military Affairs 契丹樞密使HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 80, passage 123
- Commissioner of the Bureau of Military Affairs 樞密AD 933 四年 · ResignedDated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passage 151
- acting administrator of state affairs 權知國事AD 947 丙子 · Self declaredDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 99, passage 166
- Privy Council commissionerDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 73, passage 5
- provisional overseer of military and state affairsDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 73, passage 12
- Prince of Wei 魏王Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passage 88
- honorary Minister of Works 檢校司徒AD 928 九月丁酉 · GrantedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 186
- King of Wei 魏王AD 943 會同六年 · EnfeoffedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 46
- King of Yan 燕王EnfeoffedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 41
- Duke of Lu 魯國公AD 934 清泰初 · GrantedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 37
- Imperial Son-in-law Commandant 駙馬都尉AD 928 九月丁酉 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 186
- Prince of Wei 魏王AD 944 開運元年春正月辛卯 · HeldDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passage 88
- Prince of Yan 燕王Held
- Prince Wei 魏王HeldDirectly stated · History of Liao 5, passage 48
- Prince of YanDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 73, passages 19, 21
- EnteredAD 936 清泰三年 · CaptiveDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 113
- EnteredCaptivityDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passage 1
- Fell into Khitan handsAD 936 陷於契丹 · CaptivityDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passage 152
- Surrendered and was fettered by the KhitanDefector from Later TangDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 8, passage 40
- Trapped in LiaoCaptivityDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passages 59, 69
- Chained, guarded, and property inventoriedAccusation plotting rebellionDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 73, passages 19, 24
Places and affiliations
- Later Tang 後唐Relation ServedDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 27, passage 21
- Polities Khitan, Later TangDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 73, passage 5
- Polity Id liao · Polity Khitan 契丹 · Relation ServedDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 52, passage 63
- Polity Khitan 契丹 · Relation Claimed authorityStrongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 99, passage 166
- Polity Khitan 契丹 · Relation Served
- Polity Khitan 契丹 · Relation ServedStrongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passage 58
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- Polity Later Jin 後晉 · Relation ServedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 80, passage 123
- Polity Later Jin 晉 · Relation Served
- Polity Later Tang 後唐 · Relation ServedStrongly inferred · Old History of the Five Dynasties 38, passage 200; Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 186; Old History of the Five Dynasties 43, passage 186; Old History of the Five Dynasties 44, passage 113; Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 28; Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passages 6, 152, 169
- Polity Later Tang 後唐 · Relation Served
- Polity Tang 唐 · Relation ServedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 75, passage 159
- Polity Id liao · Relation Allied withDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passages 151-152
- Polity Id liao · Relation Served
- Polity Id liao · Relation ServedStrongly inferred · New History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 85
- At Hengshan 恒山Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 31
- AD 935 三月辛丑At Xu Prefecture 許州 · Relation Posted toDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 28
- AD 928 九月丁酉At Heyang 河陽 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 186
- AD 935 十月甲戌At his residence 第 · Relation Resided atDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 196
- At Bian Prefecture 汴州 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 28
- At Heyang 河陽 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 101
- At Song 宋州 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 41, passage 202
- At Southern Capital / Youzhou 南京／幽州 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passages 41-42
- At Youzhou 幽州 · Relation AssociatedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 80, passage 123
- At Zhenzhou 鎮州 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · History of Liao 48, passage 50
- At Zhenzhou 鎮州 · Relation Resided atDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 99, passage 166
- At Zhongjing 中京 · Relation Posted toDirectly stated · History of Liao 48, passage 50
Works and attributed material
- Speech · Speaker · Direct quotation · Addressed to Khitan ruler (契丹主)Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passage 135
- AD 944 開運元年冬Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passage 151
- Speech · Speaker · With Emperor Taizong of Liao (遼太宗)Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 49
- Speech · SpeakerDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passages 55-56
Events and relationships
- Appointed northern campaign commanderAD 936 辛亥 · Military · CommanderDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 75, passage 159
- Attacked western flankDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passage 137
- CapturedAD 943 會同六年冬 · Military · Vanguard · At Beizhou 貝州Directly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 46
- Declared acting head of statePolitical · Actor · At Zhenzhou 鎮州Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 99, passage 166
- Erred in plan and fell into Khitan handsAD 936 陷於契丹 · Political · DefectorDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passage 152
- Falsely claimed wish to returnAD 946 遂與重威降於契丹 · Diplomatic · ActorDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 52, passage 63
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- Guided Khitan raidsAD 936 to AD 944 天福中 · Military · Guide · At Shen and Ji 深、冀Dated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 129, passage 156
- Helped add Grand Marshal title to CongrongDated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passage 134
- Hosted emperor banquet at mansionDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passage 6
- Invaded with Yelü DeguangMilitary · CommanderDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 83, passage 100
- InvadedAD 944 開運元年春正月乙亥 · Military · Vanguard commander · At Ganling 甘陵 · With Zhao Yanzhao (趙延昭) · Force 50,000 horsemenDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passage 75
- KilledDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 58
- Knew Qi was unprepared and with barbarian bandits pressed the attackDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passage 151
- Lingered and did not advanceMilitary · Commander · Mode named-source-report Source Work History of Liao 遼史Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 75, passage 163
- Made honorary minister of worksAD 928 九月丁酉 · Appointment · AppointeeDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 39, passage 186
- Presented horses in thanksAD 938 九月丙寅 · Diplomatic · PresenterDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 77, passage 123
- Received imperial visitDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 196
- Recruited Liu JingDirectly stated · History of Liao 86, passage 25
- Registered and transferred troopsDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 109, passage 171
- Secretly protected gentryDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 126, passage 114
- SeizedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passage 1
- Sent northMilitary · CommanderDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 127, passage 25
- Skirmished at walls and withdrewAD 944 開運元年春正月辛卯 · Military · Cavalry leader · At Yuancheng 元城Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passage 88
- Sought and obtained dismissalPolitical · ActorDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 27, passages 21-22
- SparedAD 944 其年三月 · Legal · SparedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 127
- SurrenderedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 137, passage 113
- TookDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 85
- Transferred and concurrently appointedAD 935 三月辛丑 · Appointment · AppointeeDated from the passage context · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 28
- Warned by Congrong about crown prince plotDated from the passage context · New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passage 133
- Went ahead to LuzhouMilitary · Advance partyDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passage 152
- Relation Recommended for command · Person Shi Jingtang (石敬瑭)Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 8, passage 27
- Relation Relief commander for · Person Zhang Jingda (張敬達)Directly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 33, passage 112
- Relation Advisor of · Person Khitan ruler (契丹主)Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 82, passages 135-136
- Relation Patron of · Person Li Shu (李恕)Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 100, passage 58
Assessments and attributes
- Assessment achievements notable but deluded in coveting the heirship; gain blinded judgment · Mode historian-judgmentDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 170
- Assessment without shame and showing a countenance of virtue while ravaging the homeland · Mode quoted-speech Speaker Shen Yun (沈赟)Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passage 152
- Item dragon-and-phoenix ochre robe 龍鳳赭袍 · Relation BestowedDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passage 60
- Item jade pillow 玉枕 · Relation Attributed former owner · Mode allegationDirectly stated · New History of the Five Dynasties 30, passage 78
- Item private residence 私第 · Relation Possessed · At Song 宋州Directly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 41, passage 202
- Item residence 第 · Relation PossessedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 196
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- Item Zhao Yanshou mansion 趙延壽之第 · Relation PossessedDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 48, passage 6
Source notes
- Historicity historicalDirectly stated · Old History of the Five Dynasties 47, passage 196; Old History of the Five Dynasties 49, passage 112; Old History of the Five Dynasties 95, passage 151; Old History of the Five Dynasties 126, passage 114; New History of the Five Dynasties 15, passage 133; New History of the Five Dynasties 30, passage 78; New History of the Five Dynasties 52, passage 63
- From Liu 劉 · To Zhao 趙 · original surname Liu; adopted by Zhao DejunDirectly stated · History of Liao 76, passages 31, 33
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