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唐因隋舊，以三省長官為宰相，已而又以他官參議，而稱號不一，出於臨時，最後乃有同品、平章之名，然其為職業則一也。 作宰相表。
Following Sui practice, Tang treated the chiefs of the Three Departments as chancellors; later other officials joined in deliberation as well, but their titles were inconsistent and often ad hoc, until at last designations such as "same rank" and Pingzhang appeared—though the office itself remained one. Here begins the Chancellor Table.
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618武德元年戊寅
618 CE, first year of the Wude reign, wuyin year.
3
六月甲戌，趙國公世民為尚書令，相國長史裴寂拜尚書右僕射，知政事； 相國司馬劉文靜為納言； 隋民部尚書宋國公蕭瑀、相國司錄參軍竇威並為內史令。
In the sixth month, on jiaxu, Duke of Zhao Shimin was named Director of the Department of State Affairs; Pei Ji, chief administrator of the chancellor's office, was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs and charged with state affairs; Liu Wenjing, marshal of the chancellor's office, was appointed Chief of the Palace Secretariat; Xiao Yu, Duke of Song and former Sui Minister of the Household, and Dou Wei, registrar of the chancellor's office, were both appointed Directors of the Secretariat.
4
庚辰，世民封秦王。
On gengchen, Shimin was enfeoffed as Prince of Qin.
5
癸未，世民為西討元帥； 壬辰，為雍州牧。
On guiwei, Shimin was made commander-in-chief of the western expedition; On renchen, he was appointed Governor of Yongzhou.
6
辛丑，威薨。 將作大匠襲陳國公竇抗本官兼納言，黃門侍郎陳叔達判納言。
On xinchou, Dou Wei died. Dou Kang, Duke of Chen and chief director of palace construction, retained his original post and was additionally named Chief of the Palace Secretariat; Yellow Gate Attendant Chen Shuda served concurrently as acting Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
7
八月己丑，世民為西討行軍元帥。
In the eighth month, on jichou, Shimin was made commander-in-chief of the western expedition field army.
8
戊申，文靜除名。
On wushen, Liu Wenjing was dismissed and expunged from the rolls.
9
十月，抗罷為左武候大將軍。
In the tenth month, Dou Kang was relieved and appointed General of the Left Martial Guard.
10
十二月壬申，秦王世民為太尉、陝東道行臺尚書令。
In the twelfth month, on renshen, Prince of Qin Shimin was named Grand Marshal and Director of the Shaanxi East Circuit Mobile Secretariat.
11
正月甲子，叔達兼納言。
In the first month, on jiazi, Chen Shuda was additionally charged as Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
12
十月己亥，黃門侍郎、涼州總管楊恭仁遙領納言。
In the tenth month, on jihai, Yellow Gate Attendant and Liangzhou Commander-in-Chief Yang Gongren held the title of Chief of the Palace Secretariat in absentia.
13
620三年庚辰
620 CE, third year, gengchen year.
14
三月甲戌，中書侍郎封德彝兼中書令。
In the third month, on jiaxu, Secretariat Attendant Feng Deyi was additionally named Director of the Secretariat.
15
四月甲寅，世民為益州道行臺尚書令。
In the fourth month, on jiayin, Shimin was appointed Director of the Yizhou Circuit Mobile Secretariat.
16
正月，德彝判吏部尚書。
In the first month, Feng Deyi served concurrently as acting Minister of Personnel.
17
四月癸酉，寂為左僕射。
In the fourth month, on guiyou, Pei Ji was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
18
十月己丑，齊王元吉為司空，世民加司徒、天策上將。
In the tenth month, on jichou, Prince of Qi Li Yuanji was named Minister of Works; Shimin was promoted to Minister of Education and Heavenly Strategist General.
19
十月甲子，世民領左、右十二衛大將軍
In the tenth month, on jiazi, Shimin took command of the generals of the Left and Right Twelve Guards.
20
四月癸酉，德彝為中書令； 恭仁入為吏部尚書兼中書令，檢校涼州諸軍事； 瑀為尚書右僕射； 寂為左僕射。
In the fourth month, on guiyou, Feng Deyi was appointed Director of the Secretariat; Yang Gongren entered the capital as Minister of Personnel and concurrent Director of the Secretariat, with supervisory authority over Liangzhou military affairs; Xiao Yu was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs; Pei Ji was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
21
624七年甲申
624 CE, seventh year, jiashen year.
22
十二月庚午，太子詹事裴矩檢校侍中。
In the twelfth month, on gengwu, Pei Ju, administrator of the crown prince's household, was made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat.
23
625八年乙酉
625 CE, eighth year, yiyou year.
24
十一月辛卯，矩罷判黃門侍郎。
In the eleventh month, on xinmao, Pei Ju was relieved of his concurrent duty as acting Yellow Gate Attendant.
25
庚子，天策府司馬宇文士及權檢校侍中兼太子詹事。
On gengzi, Yuwen Shiji, marshal of the Heavenly Strategist Office, was provisionally made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat and concurrent administrator of the crown prince's household.
26
癸卯，世民加中書令，元吉加侍中。
On guimao, Shimin was promoted to Director of the Secretariat and Yuanji to Palace Secretariat Attendant.
27
626九年丙戌
626 CE, ninth year, bingxu year.
28
六月癸亥，世民為皇太子。
In the sixth month, on guihai, Shimin was established as crown prince.
29
七月辛卯，太子右庶子高士廉為侍中，左庶子房玄齡為中書令，蕭瑀為尚書左僕射。 恭仁罷。
In the seventh month, on xinmao, Gao Shilian, right senior support of the crown prince, was named Palace Secretariat Attendant; Fang Xuanling, left senior support, was named Director of the Secretariat; and Xiao Yu was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs. Yang Gongren was dismissed.
30
癸巳，士及為中書令，德彝為尚書右僕射。
On guisi, Yuwen Shiji was appointed Director of the Secretariat and Feng Deyi Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
31
十月庚辰，叔達、瑀坐事免。
In the tenth month, on gengchen, Chen Shuda and Xiao Yu were dismissed for misconduct.
32
正月甲寅，裴寂為司空。
In the first month, on jiayin, Pei Ji was appointed Minister of Works.
33
二月庚申，元吉為司徒。
In the second month, on gengshen, Li Yuanji was named Minister of Education.
34
六月庚申，元吉誅。
In the sixth month, on gengshen, Li Yuanji was put to death.
35
627貞觀元年丁亥
627 CE, first year of the Zhenguan reign, dinghai year.
36
六月辛丑，德彝薨。
In the sixth month, on renchen, Feng Deyi died.
37
壬辰，太子少師蕭瑀為尚書左僕射。
On renchen, Xiao Yu, junior preceptor of the crown prince, was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
38
七月壬子，吏部尚書長孫無忌為尚書右僕射。
In the seventh month, on renzi, Zhangsun Wuji, Minister of Personnel, was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
39
八月，士及檢校涼州都督。
In the eighth month, Yuwen Shiji was made acting area commander of Liangzhou.
40
戊戌，士廉貶為安州大都督。
On wuxu, Gao Shilian was demoted to area commander of Anzhou.
41
九月辛酉，御史大夫杜淹檢校吏部尚書，參豫朝政。 士及罷為殿中監。
In the ninth month, on xinyou, Censor-in-Chief Du Yan was made acting supervisor of the Ministry of Personnel and joined deliberations on court affairs. Yuwen Shiji was relieved and appointed supervisor of the palace domestic office.
42
十二月壬午，瑀罷。
In the twelfth month, on renwu, Xiao Yu was dismissed.
43
628二年戊子
628 CE, second year, wuzi year.
44
正月辛亥，兵部尚書杜如晦檢校侍中，攝吏部尚書，仍總監東宮兵馬事。 無忌罷。
In the first month, on xinhai, Du Ruhui, Minister of War, was made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat, acting Minister of Personnel, and continued to oversee the crown prince's military and cavalry affairs. Zhangsun Wuji was dismissed.
45
庚午，刑部尚書李靖檢校中書令。
On gengwu, Li Jing, Minister of Justice, was made acting supervisor of the Secretariat.
46
三月壬戌，靖為關內道行軍大總管。
In the third month, on renxu, Li Jing was appointed grand general of the Guannei Circuit field army.
47
七月戊申，玄齡兼太子詹事。
In the seventh month, on wushen, Fang Xuanling was additionally named administrator of the crown prince's household.
48
十月庚辰，淹薨。
In the tenth month, on gengchen, Du Yan died.
49
十二月壬辰，黃門侍郎王珪守侍中。
In the twelfth month, on renchen, Yellow Gate Attendant Wang Gui served as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant.
50
629三年己丑
629 CE, third year, jichou year.
51
二月戊寅，房玄齡為尚書左僕射； 杜如晦為右僕射； 尚書右丞魏徵為祕書監，參豫朝政； 靖為兵部尚書。
In the second month, on wuyin, Fang Xuanling was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs; Du Ruhui was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs; Wei Zheng, right director of the Department of State Affairs, was named Director of the Secretariat Library and joined deliberations on court affairs; Li Jing was appointed Minister of War.
52
八月，靖為定襄道行軍大總督。
In the eighth month, Li Jing was made grand commander of the Dingxiang Circuit field army.
53
十二月癸未，如晦罷。
In the twelfth month, on guiwei, Du Ruhui was dismissed.
54
正月辛未，寂免。
In the first month, on xinwei, Pei Ji was dismissed from office.
55
二月甲寅，珪為侍中； 太常卿蕭瑀為御史大夫，參議朝政； 御史大夫溫彥博為中書令； 民部尚書戴冑檢校吏部尚書，參豫朝政。
In the second month, on jiayin, Wang Gui was appointed Palace Secretariat Attendant; Xiao Yu, director of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, was named Censor-in-Chief and joined deliberations on court affairs; Wen Yanbo, Censor-in-Chief, was appointed Director of the Secretariat; Dai Zhou, Minister of the Household, was made acting supervisor of the Ministry of Personnel and joined deliberations on court affairs.
56
七月癸酉，瑀罷為太子少傅。
In the seventh month, on guiyou, Xiao Yu was relieved and appointed junior preceptor of the crown prince.
57
八月甲寅，靖為尚書右僕射。
In the eighth month, on jiayin, Li Jing was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
58
十一月壬戌，右衛大將軍侯君集為兵部尚書，參豫朝政。
In the eleventh month, on renxu, Hou Junji, general of the Right Guard, was named Minister of War and joined deliberations on court affairs.
59
631五年辛卯
631 CE, fifth year, xinmao year.
60
632六年壬辰
632 CE, sixth year, renchen year.
61
三月，君集以喪罷。
In the third month, Hou Junji stepped down to observe mourning.
62
五月，徵檢校侍中。
In the fifth month, Wei Zheng was made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat.
63
十月，君集起復。
In the tenth month, Hou Junji resumed office after mourning.
64
633七年癸巳
633 CE, seventh year, guisi year.
65
三月戊子，珪罷為同州刺史。
In the third month, on wuzi, Wang Gui was relieved and appointed prefect of Tongzhou.
66
庚寅，徵為侍中。
On gengyin, Wei Zheng was appointed Palace Secretariat Attendant.
67
六月辛亥，冑薨。
In the sixth month, on xinhai, Dai Zhou died.
68
十一月壬辰，開府儀同三司長孫無忌為司空。
In the eleventh month, on renchen, Zhangsun Wuji, honored companion of the first rank, was appointed Minister of Works.
69
十月丙寅，詔靖三兩日一至門下、中書，平章政事。
In the tenth month, on bingyin, an edict directed Li Jing to attend the Palace Secretariat and Secretariat every two or three days to deliberate jointly on state affairs.
70
十一月辛未，靖罷為特進。
In the eleventh month, on xinwei, Li Jing was relieved and given the rank of specially advanced.
71
十二月辛丑，君集為積石道行軍總管。
In the twelfth month, on xinchou, Hou Junji was appointed commander of the Jishi Circuit field army.
72
635九年乙未
635 CE, ninth year, yiwei year.
73
七月辛巳，恭仁罷為雍州牧。
In the seventh month, on xinsi, Yang Gongren was relieved and appointed Governor of Yongzhou.
74
十一月壬戌，特進蕭瑀參豫朝政。
In the eleventh month, on renxu, Xiao Yu, specially advanced, joined deliberations on court affairs.
75
二月，無忌以母喪罷。 五月，起復。
In the second month, Zhangsun Wuji stepped down to mourn his mother. In the fifth month, he resumed office after mourning.
76
六月壬申，彥博為尚書右僕射，太常卿楊師道為侍中，參豫朝政； 魏徵罷為特進，知門下省事，朝章國典，參議得失。
In the sixth month, on renshen, Wen Yanbo was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs; Yang Shidao, director of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, was named Palace Secretariat Attendant and joined deliberations on court affairs; Wei Zheng was relieved and made specially advanced with charge of Palace Secretariat affairs, deliberating on the merits and flaws of court regulations and state institutions.
77
十二月，瑀罷為岐州刺史。
In the twelfth month, Xiao Yu was relieved and appointed prefect of Qizhou.
78
637十一年丁酉
637 CE, eleventh year, dingyou year.
79
六月甲寅，彥博薨。
In the sixth month, on jiayin, Wen Yanbo died.
80
638十二年戊戌
638 CE, twelfth year, wuxu year.
81
七月癸酉，吏部尚書高士廉為尚書右僕射。
In the seventh month, on guiyou, Gao Shilian, Minister of Personnel, was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
82
八月戊寅，君集為吏部尚書； 壬寅，為當彌道行軍大總管。
In the eighth month, on wuyin, Hou Junji was appointed Minister of Personnel; On renyin, he was made grand commander of the Dangmi Circuit field army.
83
639十三年己亥
639 CE, thirteenth year, jihai year.
84
正月，玄齡為太子少師。
In the first month, Fang Xuanling was named junior preceptor of the crown prince.
85
十一月辛亥，師道為中書令。
In the eleventh month, on xinhai, Yang Shidao was appointed Director of the Secretariat.
86
戊辰，尚書左丞劉洎為黃門侍郎，參知政事。
On wuchen, Liu Ji, left director of the Department of State Affairs, was named Yellow Gate Attendant and joined in managing state affairs.
87
十二月壬申，君集為交河道行軍大總管。
In the twelfth month, on renshen, Hou Junji was appointed grand commander of the Jiaozhi Circuit field army.
88
640十四年庚子
640 CE, fourteenth year, gengzi year.
89
十二月，君集還。
In the twelfth month, Hou Junji returned from campaign.
90
641十五年辛丑
641 CE, fifteenth year, xinchou year.
91
642十六年壬寅
642 CE, sixteenth year, renyin year.
92
正月辛未，中書舍人兼侍郎岑文本為中書侍郎，專典機密。
In the first month, on xinwei, Cen Wenben, draftsman of the Secretariat and concurrent attendant, was promoted to Secretariat Attendant with exclusive charge of confidential affairs.
93
九月丁巳，徵罷為太子太師。
In the ninth month, on dingsi, Wei Zheng was relieved and appointed grand preceptor of the crown prince.
94
七月戊午，無忌為司徒，玄齡為司空。
In the seventh month, on wuwu, Zhangsun Wuji was named Minister of Education and Fang Xuanling Minister of Works.
95
643十七年癸卯
643 CE, seventeenth year, guimao year.
96
四月乙酉，君集誅。
In the fourth month, on yiyou, Hou Junji was put to death.
97
丁亥，師道罷為吏部尚書。
On dinghai, Yang Shidao was relieved and appointed Minister of Personnel.
98
己丑，特進蕭瑀為太子太保，兵部尚書李世勣為特進、太子詹事，並同中書門下三品。
On jichou, Xiao Yu, specially advanced, was named grand guardian of the crown prince; Li Shiji, Minister of War, was made specially advanced and administrator of the crown prince's household, both with rank equal to the chiefs of the Three Departments.
99
六月丁酉，士廉為開府儀同三司、同中書門下三品，平章政事。
In the sixth month, on dingyou, Gao Shilian was named honored companion of the first rank, with rank equal to the chiefs of the Three Departments, and charged to deliberate jointly on state affairs.
100
七月丁酉，玄齡以母喪罷。
In the seventh month, on dingyou, Fang Xuanling stepped down to mourn his mother.
101
八月庚戌，工部尚書張亮為刑部尚書，參豫朝政。
In the eighth month, on gengxu, Zhang Liang, Minister of Works, was named Minister of Justice and joined deliberations on court affairs.
102
十月丁巳，玄齡起復。
In the tenth month, on dingsi, Fang Xuanling resumed office after mourning.
103
七月丁酉，玄齡以母喪罷。 十月丁巳，起復。
In the seventh month, on dingyou, Fang Xuanling stepped down to mourn his mother. In the tenth month, on dingsi, he resumed office after mourning.
104
八月丁卯，洎為侍中，文本為中書令，中書侍郎馬周守中書令。
In the eighth month, on dingmao, Liu Ji was appointed Palace Secretariat Attendant; Cen Wenben was named Director of the Secretariat; and Secretariat Attendant Ma Zhou served as acting Director of the Secretariat.
105
九月，黃門侍郎褚遂良參豫朝政。
In the ninth month, Chu Suiliang, Yellow Gate Attendant, joined deliberations on court affairs.
106
十一月甲子，世勣、周為遼東道行軍大總管。
In the eleventh month, on jiazi, Li Shiji and Ma Zhou were appointed grand commanders of the Liaodong Circuit field army.
107
645十九年乙巳
645 CE, nineteenth year, yisi year.
108
二月乙卯，士廉攝太子太傅，劉洎、馬周、太子左庶子許敬宗、右庶子高季輔、少詹事張行成同掌機務。
In the second month, on yimao, Gao Shilian served as acting grand preceptor of the crown prince; Liu Ji, Ma Zhou, Xu Jingzong, left senior support of the crown prince, Gao Jifu, right senior support, and Zhang Xingcheng, junior household administrator, jointly managed confidential state affairs.
109
三月壬辰，楊師道攝中書令，無忌攝侍中。
In the third month, on renchen, Yang Shidao served as acting Director of the Secretariat and Zhangsun Wuji as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant.
110
四月丁未，文本薨。
In the fourth month, on dingwei, Cen Wenben died.
111
十一月丁亥，師道貶為工部尚書。
In the eleventh month, on dinghai, Yang Shidao was demoted to Minister of Works.
112
十二月庚申，洎賜死。
In the twelfth month, on gengshen, Liu Ji was condemned to death.
113
646二十年丙午
646 CE, twentieth year, bingwu year.
114
三月己丑，亮誅。
In the third month, on jichou, Zhang Liang was put to death.
115
四月甲子，瑀罷太子太保。 十月，貶商州刺史。
In the fourth month, on jiazi, Xiao Yu was relieved as grand guardian of the crown prince. In the tenth month, he was demoted to prefect of Shangzhou.
116
647二十一年丁未
647 CE, twenty-first year, dingwei year.
117
正月壬辰，士廉薨。
In the first month, on renchen, Gao Shilian died.
118
三月戊子，世勣為遼東道行軍大總管。
In the third month, on wuzi, Li Shiji was appointed grand commander of the Liaodong Circuit field army.
119
十月癸丑，遂良以父喪罷。
In the tenth month, on guichou, Chu Suiliang stepped down to mourn his father.
120
648二十二年戊申
648 CE, twenty-second year, wushen year.
121
正月庚寅，周薨。
In the first month, on gengyin, Ma Zhou died.
122
己亥，中書舍人崔仁師為中書侍郎，參知機務。
On jihai, Cui Renshi, draftsman of the Secretariat, was promoted to Secretariat Attendant and joined in managing confidential affairs.
123
丙午，無忌檢校中書令，知尚書、門下三省事。
On bingwu, Zhangsun Wuji was made acting supervisor of the Secretariat with charge of the Department of State Affairs, Palace Secretariat, and Secretariat.
124
二月，遂良起復。 己卯，仁師除名，流于連州。
In the second month, Chu Suiliang resumed office after mourning. On jimao, Cui Renshi was dismissed, expunged from the rolls, and exiled to Lianzhou.
125
九月己亥，遂良為中書令。
In the ninth month, on jihai, Chu Suiliang was appointed Director of the Secretariat.
126
七月癸卯，玄齡薨。
In the seventh month, on guimao, Fang Xuanling died.
127
五月戊午，勣貶疊州都督。
In the fifth month, on wuwu, Li Ji was demoted to area commander of Diezhou.
128
庚午，行成兼侍中，檢校刑部尚書季輔兼中書令，禮部尚書于志寧為侍中。
On gengwu, Zhang Xingcheng was additionally named Palace Secretariat Attendant; Gao Jifu, acting Minister of Justice, was additionally named Director of the Secretariat; and Yu Zhining, Minister of Rites, was appointed Palace Secretariat Attendant.
129
癸巳，檢校洛州刺史李勣為開府儀同三司、同中書門下參掌機密。
On guisi, Li Ji, acting prefect of Luozhou, was named honored companion of the first rank and joined the chiefs of the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in managing confidential affairs.
130
九月乙卯，李勣為尚書左僕射、同中書門下三品。
In the ninth month, on yimao, Li Ji was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs with rank equal to the chiefs of the Three Departments.
131
六月癸未，無忌為太尉。
In the sixth month, on guiwei, Zhangsun Wuji was named Grand Marshal.
132
九月甲寅，荊王元景為司徒，吳王恪為司空。
In the ninth month, on jiayin, Prince of Jing Li Yuanjing was named Minister of Education and Prince of Wu Li Ke Minister of Works.
133
正月丙午，行成為侍中。
In the first month, on bingwu, Zhang Xingcheng was appointed Palace Secretariat Attendant.
134
十月戊辰，勣罷僕射。
In the tenth month, on wuchen, Li Ji was relieved of the vice directorship.
135
十一月，遂良貶同州刺史。
In the eleventh month, Chu Suiliang was demoted to prefect of Tongzhou.
136
651二年辛亥
651 CE, second year, xinhai year.
137
正月乙巳，黃門侍郎宇文節、中書侍郎柳奭並同中書門下三品。
In the first month, on yisi, Yuwen Jie, Yellow Gate Attendant, and Liu Shi, Secretariat Attendant, were both given rank equal to the chiefs of the Three Departments.
138
八月己巳，張行成為尚書右僕射、同中書門下三品，高季輔為侍中，志寧為尚書左僕射、同中書門下三品。
In the eighth month, on jisi, Zhang Xingcheng was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs with rank equal to the Three Departments; Gao Jifu was named Palace Secretariat Attendant; and Yu Zhining was named Left Vice Director with the same rank.
139
652三年壬子
652 CE, third year, renzi year.
140
正月己巳，褚遂良為吏部尚書、同中書門下三品。
In the first month, on jisi, Chu Suiliang was appointed Minister of Personnel with rank equal to the chiefs of the Three Departments.
141
三月辛巳，節為侍中，奭守中書令，兵部侍郎韓瑗守黃門侍郎、同中書門下三品。
In the third month, on xinsi, Yuwen Jie was named Palace Secretariat Attendant; Liu Shi served as acting Director of the Secretariat; and Han Yuan, Vice Minister of War, served as acting Yellow Gate Attendant with rank equal to the Three Departments.
142
七月乙丑，行成兼太子少傅，季輔兼太子少保，志寧兼太子少師，節兼太子詹事。
In the seventh month, on yichou, Zhang Xingcheng was additionally named junior preceptor of the crown prince; Gao Jifu junior guardian; Yu Zhining junior mentor; and Yuwen Jie administrator of the crown prince's household.
143
九月，守中書侍郎來濟同中書門下三品。
In the ninth month, Lai Ji, acting Secretariat Attendant, was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Three Departments.
144
653四年癸丑
653 CE, fourth year, guichou year.
145
二月乙酉，節流桂州。
In the second month, on yiyou, Yuwen Jie was exiled to Guizhou.
146
九月甲戌，遂良為尚書左僕射、同中書門下三品，仍知選事。
In the ninth month, on jiaxu, Chu Suiliang was appointed Left Vice Director with rank equal to the Three Departments, retaining charge of personnel selection.
147
壬戌，行成薨。
On renxu, Zhang Xingcheng died.
148
十一月癸丑，兵部尚書崔敦禮為侍中。
In the eleventh month, on guichou, Cui Dunli, Minister of War, was appointed Palace Secretariat Attendant.
149
丁巳，奭為中書令。
On dingsi, Liu Shi was named Director of the Secretariat.
150
十二月庚子，季輔薨。
In the twelfth month, on gengzi, Gao Jifu died.
151
二月甲申，荊王元景、吳王恪賜死。
In the second month, on jiashen, Prince of Jing Li Yuanjing and Prince of Wu Li Ke were condemned to death.
152
己亥，開府儀同三司、同中書門下三品勣為司空，徐王元禮為司徒。
On jihai, Li Ji, honored companion of the first rank with rank equal to the Three Departments, was named Minister of Works; Prince of Xu Li Yuanli was named Minister of Education.
153
654五年甲寅
654 CE, fifth year, jiayin year.
154
六月癸亥，奭罷為吏部尚書。
In the sixth month, on guihai, Liu Shi was relieved and appointed Minister of Personnel.
155
655六年乙卯
655 CE, sixth year, yimao year.
156
五月壬辰，瑗為侍中，濟為中書令。
In the fifth month, on renchen, Han Yuan was named Palace Secretariat Attendant and Lai Ji Director of the Secretariat.
157
七月乙酉，敦禮為中書令； 中書舍人李義府守中書侍郎，參知政事。
In the seventh month, on yiyou, Cui Dunli was appointed Director of the Secretariat; Li Yifu, draftsman of the Secretariat, served as acting Secretariat Attendant and joined in managing state affairs.
158
九月庚午，遂良貶潭洲都督。
In the ninth month, on gengwu, Chu Suiliang was demoted to area commander of Tanzhou.
159
十月癸丑，敦禮檢校太子詹事。
In the tenth month, on guichou, Cui Dunli was made acting supervisor of the crown prince's household.
160
656顯慶元年丙辰
656 CE, first year of the Xianqing reign, bingchen year.
161
正月甲申，志寧為太子太傅，瑗、濟並罷太子賓客。
In the first month, on jiashen, Yu Zhining was named grand preceptor of the crown prince; Han Yuan and Lai Ji were both relieved as crown prince guests.
162
三月丙戌，戶部侍郎杜正倫為黃門侍郎、同中書門下三品。
In the third month, on bingxu, Du Zhenglun, Vice Minister of Revenue, was named Yellow Gate Attendant with rank equal to the Three Departments.
163
七月癸未，敦禮為太子少師、同中書門下三品。
In the seventh month, on guiwei, Cui Dunli was named junior mentor of the crown prince with rank equal to the Three Departments.
164
八月丙申，敦禮薨。
In the eighth month, on bingshen, Cui Dunli died.
165
657二年丁巳
657 CE, second year, dingsi year.
166
三月癸丑，義府兼中書令，兼檢校御史大夫，仍太子賓客； 正倫兼度支尚書。
In the third month, on guichou, Li Yifu was additionally named Director of the Secretariat and acting Censor-in-Chief, while remaining crown prince guest; Du Zhenglun was additionally named Minister of Revenue.
167
八月丁卯，瑗貶振州刺史，濟貶台州刺史。
In the eighth month, on dingmao, Han Yuan was demoted to prefect of Zhenzhou and Lai Ji to prefect of Taizhou.
168
辛未，衛尉卿許敬宗為侍中。
On xinwei, Xu Jingzong, court commandant, was appointed Palace Secretariat Attendant.
169
九月庚寅，正倫兼中書令。
In the ninth month, on gengyin, Du Zhenglun was additionally named Director of the Secretariat.
170
658三年戊午
658 CE, third year, wuwu year.
171
十一月乙酉，正倫貶橫州刺史，義府貶普州刺史。
In the eleventh month, on yiyou, Du Zhenglun was demoted to prefect of Hengzhou and Li Yifu to prefect of Puzhou.
172
戊子，敬宗權檢校中書令。
On wuzi, Xu Jingzong was provisionally made acting supervisor of the Secretariat.
173
戊戌，敬宗為中書令，大理卿辛茂將兼侍中。
On wuxu, Xu Jingzong was named Director of the Secretariat; Xin Maojiang, director of the Court of Judicial Review, was additionally named Palace Secretariat Attendant.
174
659四年己未
659 CE, fourth year, jiwei year.
175
四月丙辰，志寧為太子太師、同中書門下三品。
In the fourth month, on bingchen, Yu Zhining was named grand preceptor of the crown prince with rank equal to the Three Departments.
176
乙丑，守黃門侍郎許圉師兼檢校左庶子、同中書門下三品。
On yichou, Xu Yuanshi, acting Yellow Gate Attendant, was additionally made acting supervisor of the left senior support with rank equal to the Three Departments.
177
戊辰，志寧免。
On wuchen, Yu Zhining was dismissed from office.
178
五月己卯，圉師為中書侍郎同三品。
In the fifth month, on jimao, Xu Yuanshi was named Secretariat Attendant with rank equal to the Three Departments.
179
丙申，兵部尚書任雅相同中書門下三品，度支尚書盧承慶參知政事。
On bingshen, Ren Yaxiang, Minister of War, was given rank equal to the Three Departments; Lu Chengqing, Minister of Revenue, joined in managing state affairs.
180
八月壬子，義府兼吏部尚書、同中書門下三品。
In the eighth month, on renzi, Li Yifu was additionally named Minister of Personnel with rank equal to the Three Departments.
181
九月癸卯，茂將兼左庶子。
In the ninth month, on guimao, Xin Maojiang was additionally named left senior support.
182
十月甲辰，圉師兼右庶子。
In the tenth month, on jiachen, Xu Yuanshi was additionally named right senior support.
183
十一月丙午，圉師為左散騎常侍，檢校侍中。
In the eleventh month, on bingwu, Xu Yuanshi was named Left Regular Attendant and made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat.
184
戊午，茂將薨。
On wuwu, Xin Maojiang died.
185
癸亥，承慶同中書門下三品。
On guihai, Lu Chengqing was given rank equal to the Three Departments.
186
四月戊辰，無忌為揚州都督，黔州安置。
In the fourth month, on wuchen, Zhangsun Wuji was made area commander of Yangzhou and resettled at Qianzhou.
187
660五年庚申
660 CE, fifth year, gengshen year.
188
七月丁卯，承慶免。
In the seventh month, on dingmao, Lu Chengqing was dismissed from office.
189
661龍朔元年辛酉
661 CE, first year of the Longshuo reign, xinyou year.
190
四月庚辰，雅相為浿江道行軍總管。
In the fourth month, on gengchen, Ren Yaxiang was appointed commander of the Peijiang Circuit field army.
191
662二年壬戌
662 CE, second year, renxu year.
192
二年甲戌，雅相薨。
In the second year, on jiaxu, Ren Yaxiang died.
193
丙戌，敬宗為右相； 圉師為左侍極，檢校左相。
On bingxu, Xu Jingzong was named right chief councillor; Xu Yuanshi was named Left Attendant-in-Chief and made acting supervisor of the left chief councillor.
194
七月戊戌，義府以母喪罷。
In the seventh month, on wuxu, Li Yifu stepped down to mourn his mother.
195
八月壬寅，敬宗為太子少師、同東西臺三品，仍知西臺事。
In the eighth month, on renyin, Xu Jingzong was named junior mentor of the crown prince with rank equal to the chiefs of the Eastern and Western Terraces, retaining charge of Western Terrace affairs.
196
九月丁丑，義府起復。
In the ninth month, on dingchou, Li Yifu resumed office after mourning.
197
十月庚戌，西臺侍郎上官儀同東西臺三品。
In the tenth month, on gengxu, Shangguan Yi, Western Terrace Attendant, was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Eastern and Western Terraces.
198
十一月辛未，圉師貶為虔州刺史。
In the eleventh month, on xinwei, Xu Yuanshi was demoted to prefect of Qianzhou.
199
663三年癸亥
663 CE, third year, guihai year.
200
正月乙丑，義府為右相。
In the first month, on yichou, Li Yifu was named right chief councillor.
201
四月戊子，義府流于巂州。
In the fourth month, on wuzi, Li Yifu was exiled to Xizhou.
202
664麟德元年甲子
664 CE, first year of the Linde reign, jiazi year.
203
八月丁亥，司列太常伯劉祥道兼右相； 大司憲竇德玄為司元太常伯，檢校左相。
In the eighth month, on dinghai, Liu Xiangdao, director of the Bureau of Ranks, was additionally named right chief councillor; Dou Dexuan, grand censor, was named Director of the Bureau of Personnel and made acting supervisor of the left chief councillor.
204
十二月丙戌，儀被殺。
In the twelfth month, on bingxu, Shangguan Yi was executed.
205
戊子，祥道罷為司禮太常伯。 太子右中護樂彥瑋檢校西臺侍郎，西臺侍郎孫處約，並同知軍國政事，尋同東西臺三品。
On wuzi, Liu Xiangdao was relieved and appointed director of the Bureau of Rites. Yue Yanwei, crown prince's right central guard, was made acting supervisor of the Western Terrace Attendant; Western Terrace Attendant Sun Chuyue joined him in managing military and state affairs, and soon both received rank equal to the chiefs of the Eastern and Western Terraces.
206
665二年乙丑
665 CE, second year, yichou year.
207
三月甲寅，司戎太常伯姜恪同東西臺三品。
In the third month, on jiayin, Jiang Kuo, director of the Bureau of War, was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Eastern and Western Terraces.
208
四月戊辰，彥瑋、處約並罷。 左侍極陸敦信檢校右相。
In the fourth month, on wuchen, Yue Yanwei and Sun Chuyue were both dismissed. Lu Dunxin, Left Attendant-in-Chief, was made acting supervisor of the right chief councillor.
209
十月壬戌，帶方州刺史劉仁軌為大司憲兼知政事，檢校太子左中護。
In the tenth month, on renxu, Liu Rengui, area commander of Daifang, was named Grand Censor, joined in managing state affairs, and made acting supervisor of the crown prince's left central guard.
210
666乾封元年丙寅
666 CE, first year of the Qianfeng reign, bingyin year.
211
四月庚戌，敦信罷為大司成。
In the fourth month, on gengxu, Lu Dunxin was relieved and appointed grand director of the imperial academy.
212
七月庚午，仁軌兼右相，檢校右中護。
In the seventh month, on gengwu, Liu Rengui was additionally named right chief councillor and made acting supervisor of the right central guard.
213
八月辛丑，德玄薨。
In the eighth month, on xinchou, Dou Dexuan died.
214
十二月癸酉，勣為遼東道行軍大總管。
In the twelfth month, on guiyou, Li Ji was appointed grand commander of the Liaodong Circuit field army.
215
667二年丁卯
667 CE, second year, dingmao year.
216
六月乙卯，西臺侍郎楊武戴至德、東臺侍郎李安期、司列少常伯趙仁本並同東西臺三品。 東臺舍人張文瓘參知政事。
In the sixth month, on yimao, Yang Wudai Zhide, Western Terrace Attendant, Li Anqi, Eastern Terrace Attendant, and Zhao Renben, junior director of the Bureau of Ranks, were all given rank equal to the chiefs of the Eastern and Western Terraces. Zhang Wenjin, draftsman of the Eastern Terrace, joined in managing state affairs.
217
八月辛亥，安期罷為荊州大都督長史。
In the eighth month, on xinhai, Li Anqi was relieved and appointed chief administrator of the Jingzhou area command.
218
668總章元年戊辰
668 CE, first year of the Zongzhang reign, wuchen year.
219
正月壬子，仁軌為遼東道行軍副總管兼安撫大使、浿江道行軍總管。
In the first month, on renzi, Liu Rengui was named deputy grand commander of the Liaodong Circuit field army and concurrent pacification commissioner, and commander of the Peijiang Circuit field army.
220
四月辛巳，武薨。
In the fourth month, on xinsi, Yang Wu died.
221
十二月甲戌，恪檢校左相，司平太常伯閻立本守右相。
In the twelfth month, on jiaxu, Jiang Kuo was made acting supervisor of the left chief councillor; Yan Liben, director of the Bureau of Justice, served as acting right chief councillor.
222
是歲，勣加太子太師。
That year, Li Ji was promoted to grand preceptor of the crown prince.
223
669二年己巳
669 CE, second year, jisi year.
224
二月辛酉，文瓘為東臺侍郎，右肅機李敬玄為西臺侍郎，並同東西臺三品。
In the second month, on xinyou, Zhang Wenjin was named Eastern Terrace Attendant; Li Jingxuan, Right Attendant-in-Chief, was named Western Terrace Attendant; both received rank equal to the chiefs of the Eastern and Western Terraces.
225
三月丙戌，東臺侍郎郝處俊同東西臺三品。
In the third month, on bingxu, Hao Chujun, Eastern Terrace Attendant, was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Eastern and Western Terraces.
226
十二月戊申，勣薨。
In the twelfth month, on wushen, Li Ji died.
227
正月丁丑，仁軌以金紫光祿大夫致仕。
In the first month, on dingchou, Liu Rengui retired with the rank of Golden Grand Master of Splendid Happiness.
228
三月壬辰，敬宗以特進致仕。
In the third month, on renchen, Xu Jingzong retired with the rank of specially advanced.
229
四月己酉，敬玄以喪免。
In the fourth month, on jiyou, Li Jingxuan was dismissed to observe mourning.
230
七月戊子，敬玄起復。
In the seventh month, on wuzi, Li Jingxuan resumed office after mourning.
231
閏九月甲寅，恪為涼州道行軍大總管。
In the intercalary ninth month, on jiayin, Jiang Kuo was appointed grand commander of the Liangzhou Circuit field army.
232
十月乙未，仁本罷為左肅機。
In the tenth month, on yiwei, Zhao Renben was relieved and named Left Attendant-in-Chief.
233
671二年辛未
671 CE, second year, xinwei year.
234
恪為侍中，立本為中書令。
Jiang Kuo was named Palace Secretariat Attendant and Yan Liben Director of the Secretariat.
235
九月丙申，徐王元禮薨。
In the ninth month, on bingshen, Prince of Xu Li Yuanli died.
236
672三年壬申
672 CE, third year, renshen year.
237
二月己卯，恪薨。
In the second month, on jimao, Jiang Kuo died.
238
十月，文瓘為大理卿。
In the tenth month, Zhang Wenjin was appointed director of the Court of Judicial Review.
239
乙亥，至德為戶部尚書，敬玄吏部侍郎，處俊中書侍郎。
On yihai, Yang Zhide was named Minister of Revenue; Li Jingxuan Vice Minister of Personnel; and Hao Chujun Secretariat Attendant.
240
十二月，劉仁軌為太子左庶子、同中書門下三品。
In the twelfth month, Liu Rengui was named crown prince left senior support with rank equal to the chiefs of the Three Departments.
241
673四年癸酉
673 CE, fourth year, guiyou year.
242
十月壬午，立本薨。
In the tenth month, on renwu, Yan Liben died.
243
674上元元年甲戌
674 CE, first year of the Shangyuan reign, jiaxu year.
244
二月壬午，仁軌為雞林道行軍大總管。
In the second month, on renwu, Liu Rengui was appointed grand commander of the Silla Circuit field army.
245
675二年乙亥
675 CE, second year, yihai year.
246
八月庚子，文瓘為侍中，處俊為中書令，並同中書門下三品。 仁軌為尚書左僕射，至德為右僕射，敬玄為吏部尚書。
In the eighth month, on gengzi, Zhang Wenjin was named Palace Secretariat Attendant and Hao Chujun Director of the Secretariat, both with rank equal to the Three Departments. Liu Rengui was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs; Yang Zhide Right Vice Director; and Li Jingxuan Minister of Personnel.
247
676儀鳳元年丙子
676 CE, first year of the Yifeng reign, bingzi year.
248
三月癸卯，黃門侍郎來恆、中書侍郎薛元超並同中書門下三品。
In the third month, on guimao, Lai Heng, Yellow Gate Attendant, and Xue Yuanchao, Secretariat Attendant, were both made Associates of the Secretariat-Chancellery Third Rank.
249
四月甲寅，中書侍郎李義琰同中書門下三品。
In the fourth month, on jiayin, Li Yiyan, Secretariat Attendant, was given rank equal to the Three Departments.
250
六月癸亥，黃門侍郎高智周同中書門下三品。
In the sixth month, on guihai, Gao Zhizhou, Yellow Gate Attendant, was given rank equal to the Three Departments.
251
十一月庚寅，敬玄為中書令。
In the eleventh month, on gengyin, Li Jingxuan was appointed Director of the Secretariat.
252
十二月丙午，恆為河南道大使，元超河北道大使。
In the twelfth month, on bingwu, Lai Heng was named commissioner-in-chief of the Henan Circuit and Xue Yuanchao commissioner-in-chief of the Hebei Circuit.
253
677二年丁丑
677 CE, second year, dingchou year.
254
三月癸亥，處俊、智周為太子左庶子，義琰為右庶子。
In the third month, on guihai, Hao Chujun and Gao Zhizhou were named crown prince left senior supports and Li Yiyan right senior support.
255
四月，太子左庶子張大安同中書門下三品。
In the fourth month, Zhang Da'an, crown prince left senior support, was given rank equal to the Three Departments.
256
八月辛亥，仁軌為洮河軍鎮守使。
In the eighth month, on xinhai, Liu Rengui was appointed garrison commander of the Taohe Army.
257
678三年戊寅
678 CE, third year, wuyin year.
258
正月丙子，敬玄為洮河道行軍大總管兼安撫大使，檢校鄯州都督。
In the first month, on bingzi, Li Jingxuan was named grand commander of the Taohe Circuit field army and concurrent pacification commissioner, with acting supervisory authority over the Shanzhou area command.
259
九月癸亥，文瓘薨。
In the ninth month, on guihai, Zhang Wenjin died.
260
十一月壬子，恆薨。
In the eleventh month, on renzi, Lai Heng died.
261
679調露元年己卯
679 CE, first year of the Tiaolu reign, jimao year.
262
正月庚戌，至德薨。
In the first month, on gengxu, Yang Zhide died.
263
四月辛酉，處俊為侍中，元超檢校太子左庶子。
In the fourth month, on xinyou, Hao Chujun was named Palace Secretariat Attendant and Xue Yuanchao was made acting supervisor of the crown prince left senior support.
264
十一月戊寅，智周罷為御史大夫。
In the eleventh month, on wuyin, Gao Zhizhou was relieved and appointed Censor-in-Chief.
265
680永隆元年庚辰
680 CE, first year of the Yonglong reign, gengchen year.
266
四月戊辰，中書侍郎王德真、黃門侍郎裴炎、崔知溫並同中書門下三品。
In the fourth month, on wuchen, Wang Dezhen, Secretariat Attendant, and Yellow Gate Attendants Pei Yan and Cui Zhiwen were all made Associates of the Secretariat-Chancellery Third Rank.
267
八月丁巳，敬玄貶衡州刺史。
In the eighth month, on dingsi, Li Jingxuan was demoted to prefect of Hengzhou.
268
己巳，大安貶普州刺史。
On jisi, Zhang Da'an was demoted to prefect of Puzhou.
269
九月甲申，德真罷為相王府長史。
In the ninth month, on jiashen, Wang Dezhen was relieved and appointed chief administrator of the Prince of Xiang's household.
270
681開耀元年辛巳
681 CE, first year of the Kaiyao reign, xinsi year.
271
三月辛卯，仁軌兼太子少傅，處俊罷為太子少保。
In the third month, on xinmao, Liu Rengui was additionally named junior preceptor of the crown prince; Hao Chujun was relieved as junior guardian of the crown prince.
272
七月甲午，仁軌罷左僕射，以太子少傅同中書門下三品。
In the seventh month, on jiawu, Liu Rengui was relieved as left vice director and, as junior preceptor of the crown prince, given rank equal to the Three Departments.
273
閏七月丁未，元超、知溫並守中書令，炎為侍中。
In the intercalary seventh month, on dingwei, Xue Yuanchao and Cui Zhiwen both served as acting Director of the Secretariat; Pei Yan was named Palace Secretariat Attendant.
274
682永淳元年壬午
682 CE, first year of the Yongchun reign, renwu year.
275
四月丙寅，仁軌為京副留守，元超、炎留輔皇太子。
In the fourth month, on bingyin, Liu Rengui was named deputy capital guardian of Jing; Xue Yuanchao and Pei Yan remained to assist the crown prince.
276
丁亥，黃門侍郎郭待舉、兵部侍郎岑長倩、祕書員外少監郭正一、吏部侍郎魏玄同並與中書門下同承受進止平章事。
On dinghai, Guo Daiju, Yellow Gate Attendant, Cen Changqian, Vice Minister of War, Guo Zhengyi, acting junior supervisor of the Secretariat, and Wei Xuantong, Vice Minister of Personnel, all jointly received directives with the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat and deliberated jointly on state affairs.
277
十月丙寅，黃門侍郎劉景先同中書門下平章事。
In the tenth month, on bingyin, Liu Jingxian, Yellow Gate Attendant, joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
278
683弘道元年癸未
683 CE, first year of the Hongdao reign, guiwei year.
279
三月庚子，義琰以銀青光祿大夫致仕。
In the third month, on gengzi, Li Yiyan retired with the rank of Silver Grand Master of Splendid Light.
280
癸丑，知溫薨。
On guichou, Cui Zhiwen died.
281
四月壬申，待舉檢校太子右庶子，正一為中書侍郎，並同中書門下平章事。
In the fourth month, on renshen, Guo Daiju was made acting supervisor of the crown prince right senior support; Guo Zhengyi was named Secretariat Attendant; both joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
282
七月甲辰，元超罷。
In the seventh month, on jiachen, Xue Yuanchao was dismissed.
283
十一月戊申，炎、正一、景先兼於東宮平章事。
In the eleventh month, on wushen, Pei Yan, Guo Zhengyi, and Liu Jingxian additionally joined in deliberating jointly on state affairs at the eastern palace.
284
十二月甲戌，仁軌罷為左僕射、京師留守。 炎為中書令。
In the twelfth month, on jiaxu, Liu Rengui was relieved and appointed left vice director and capital guardian of Jing. Pei Yan was named Director of the Secretariat.
285
戊寅，景先守侍中，長倩兵部尚書，待舉左散騎常侍，玄同黃門侍郎，並同中書門下三品。
On wuyin, Liu Jingxian served as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant; Cen Changqian was named Minister of War; Guo Daiju Left Regular Attendant; Wei Xuantong Yellow Gate Attendant; all with rank equal to the Three Departments.
286
癸未，正一罷為國子祭酒。
On guiwei, Guo Zhengyi was relieved and appointed director of the directorate of education.
287
十二月庚午，韓王元嘉為太尉，霍王元軌為司徒，舒王元名為司空。
In the twelfth month, on gengwu, Prince of Han Li Yuanjia was named Grand Marshal; Prince of Huo Li Yuan Gui Minister of Education; and Prince of Shu Li Yuanming Minister of Works.
288
正月癸巳，左散騎常侍韋弘敏為太府卿、同中書門下三品。
In the first month, on guisi, Wei Hongmin, Left Regular Attendant, was named director of the Court of the Imperial Treasury with rank equal to the Three Departments.
289
二月丁丑，檢校豫王府長史、太常卿王德真為侍中。 中書侍郎、豫王府司馬劉禕之為中書侍郎、同中書門下三品。
In the second month, on dingchou, Wang Dezhen, acting chief administrator of the Prince of Yu's household and director of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, was named Palace Secretariat Attendant. Liu Yizhi, Secretariat Attendant and marshal of the Prince of Yu's office, was named Secretariat Attendant with rank equal to the Three Departments.
290
閏五月甲子，禮部尚書武承嗣為太常卿、同中書門下三品。
In the intercalary fifth month, on jiazi, Wu Chengsi, Minister of Rites, was named Court of Imperial Sacrifices Director with rank equal to the Three Departments.
291
八月丙午，承嗣罷為禮部尚書。
In the eighth month, on bingwu, Wu Chengsi was relieved and appointed Minister of Rites.
292
十月丁亥，鳳閣舍人李景諶同鳳閣鸞臺平章事，左肅政臺御史大夫騫味道檢校內史、同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
In the tenth month, on dinghai, Li Jingchen, Phoenix Pavilion draftsman, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs; Su Weidao, Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief, was made acting supervisor of the Inner Secretariat with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
293
丙申，炎被殺。
On bingshen, Pei Yan was executed.
294
丁酉，景先貶辰州刺史，弘敏貶汾州刺史，景諶罷守司賓少卿。 守右史沈君諒、著作郎崔詧並為正諫大夫、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On dingyou, Liu Jingxian was demoted to prefect of Chenzhou; Wei Hongmin to prefect of Fenzhou; and Li Jingchen was relieved and served as acting director of the Court of Imperial Banquets. Shen Junliang, acting right historiographer, and Cui Cha, compilation director, were both named grand remonstrance masters and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
295
十一月丁卯，待舉罷為左庶子。 鸞臺侍郎韋方質守鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the eleventh month, on dingmao, Guo Daiju was relieved and appointed left senior support. Wei Fangzhi, Crane Pavilion Attendant, served as acting Phoenix Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
296
685垂拱元年乙酉
685 CE, first year of the Chuigong reign, yiyou year.
297
正月戊辰，仁軌薨。
In the first month, on wuchen, Liu Rengui died.
298
庚戌，味道守內史、同三品。
On gengxu, Su Weidao served as acting director of the Inner Secretariat with rank equal to the Three Departments.
299
二月乙巳，承嗣同鳳閣鸞臺三品。 君諒罷。 右肅政臺御史大夫韋思謙、秋官尚書裴居道並同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
In the second month, on yisi, Wu Chengsi was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions. Shen Junliang was dismissed. Wei Siqian, Right Attendant Censor-in-Chief, and Pei Judao, Minister of Punishments, were both given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
300
三月辛酉，承嗣罷，詧使河北，罷。
In the third month, on xinyou, Wu Chengsi was dismissed; Cui Cha was dispatched to Hebei and relieved.
301
四月丙子，味道貶青州刺史。
In the fourth month, on bingzi, Su Weidao was demoted to prefect of Qingzhou.
302
五月丙午，居道為內史。
In the fifth month, on bingwu, Pei Judao was named director of the Inner Secretariat.
303
丁未，德真罷為同州刺史，其日流象州。
On dingwei, Wang Dezhen was relieved and appointed prefect of Tongzhou; that same day he was exiled to Xiangzhou.
304
己酉，冬官尚書蘇良嗣守納言。
On jiyou, Su Liangsi, Minister of Winter Works, served as acting Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
305
壬申，方質同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
On renshen, Wei Fangzhi was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
306
六月，天官尚書韋待價同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
In the sixth month, Wei Daizhi, Minister of Heaven, was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
307
七月己酉，玄同自文昌左丞遷鸞臺侍郎。
In the seventh month, on jiyou, Wei Xuantong was transferred from left director of the Wenchang Bureau to Crane Pavilion Attendant.
308
十一月癸卯，待價為燕然道行軍大總管。
In the eleventh month, on guimao, Wei Daizhi was appointed grand commander of the Yanran Circuit field army.
309
十一月丙辰，元嘉自殺，元軌流黔州。
In the eleventh month, on bingchen, Li Yuanjia took his own life; Li Yuan Gui was exiled to Qianzhou.
310
三月丙辰，玄同為地官尚書。
In the third month, on bingchen, Wei Xuantong was named Minister of Earth.
311
四月庚辰，長倩為內史。
In the fourth month, on gengchen, Cen Changqian was named director of the Inner Secretariat.
312
五月丙午，居道為納言。
In the fifth month, on bingwu, Pei Judao was named Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
313
六月辛未，良嗣守文昌左相、同鳳閣鸞臺三品，待價守文昌右相。
In the sixth month, on xinwei, Su Liangsi served as acting left chief councillor of Wenchang with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions; Wei Daizhi served as acting right chief councillor of Wenchang.
314
己卯，思謙守納言。
On jimao, Wei Siqian served as acting Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
315
687三年丁亥
687 CE, third year, dinghai year.
316
三月乙丑，思謙以太中大夫致仕。
In the third month, on yichou, Wei Siqian retired with the rank of Grand Master of Splendid Happiness.
317
四月壬戌，居道為納言。
In the fourth month, on renxu, Pei Judao was named Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
318
五月丙寅，夏官侍郎張光輔為鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the fifth month, on bingyin, Zhang Guangfu, Vice Minister of Summer, was named Phoenix Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
319
庚午，禕之被殺。
On gengwu, Liu Yizhi was executed.
320
八月壬子，玄同兼檢校納言。
In the eighth month, on renzi, Wei Xuantong was additionally made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat.
321
十二月壬辰，待價為安息道行軍大總管。
In the twelfth month, on renchen, Wei Daizhi was appointed grand commander of the Anxi Circuit field army.
322
688四年戊子
688 CE, fourth year, wuzi year.
323
九月丁卯，左肅政臺御史大夫騫味道、夏官侍郎王本立並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the ninth month, on dingmao, Su Weidao, Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief, and Wang Benli, Vice Minister of Summer, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
324
丙辰，光輔為諸軍節度，長倩為後軍大總管，討越王貞。
On bingchen, Zhang Guangfu was named commander of all armies; Cen Changqian was made grand general of the rear army to suppress Li Zhen, Prince of Yue.
325
十二月己亥，味道被殺。
In the twelfth month, on jihai, Su Weidao was executed.
326
689載初元年己丑
689 CE, first year of the Zaichu reign, jichou year.
327
二月甲寅，方質守地官尚書。
In the second month, on jiayin, Wei Fangzhi served as acting Minister of Earth.
328
三月甲寅，本立守左肅政臺御史大夫。
In the third month, on jiayin, Wang Benli served as acting Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief.
329
甲子，光輔守納言。
On jiazi, Zhang Guangfu served as acting Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
330
癸酉，天官尚書武承嗣為納言，光輔守內史。
On guiyou, Wu Chengsi, Minister of Heaven, was named Chief of the Palace Secretariat; Zhang Guangfu served as acting director of the Inner Secretariat.
331
五月丙辰，待價為安息道行軍總管。
In the fifth month, on bingchen, Wei Daizhi was appointed commander of the Anxi Circuit field army.
332
七月丙子，待價流繡州。
In the seventh month, on bingzi, Wei Daizhi was exiled to Xiuzhou.
333
戊寅，本立同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
On wuyin, Wang Benli was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
334
八月甲申，光輔被殺。
In the eighth month, on jiashen, Zhang Guangfu was executed.
335
閏九月甲午，玄同被殺。
In the intercalary ninth month, on jiawu, Wei Xuantong was executed.
336
十月丁卯，春官尚書范履冰、鳳閣侍郎邢文偉並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the tenth month, on dingmao, Fan Lubing, Minister of Spring, and Xing Wenwei, Phoenix Pavilion Attendant, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
337
正月丁巳，元名為司徒。
In the first month, on dingsi, Li Yuanming was named Minister of Education.
338
一月戊子，承嗣為文昌左相，長倩為文昌右相，並同鳳閣鸞臺三品。 良嗣為特進，本立罷為地官尚書，文偉守內史，鳳閣侍郎武攸寧納言，居道為太子少保。
In the first month, on wuzi, Wu Chengsi was named left chief councillor of Wenchang and Cen Changqian right chief councillor of Wenchang, both with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions. Su Liangsi was made specially advanced; Wang Benli was relieved and appointed Minister of Earth; Xing Wenwei served as acting director of the Inner Secretariat; Wu Youning, Phoenix Pavilion Attendant, was named Chief of the Palace Secretariat; and Pei Judao junior guardian of the crown prince.
339
甲午，方質流于儋州。
On jiawu, Wei Fangzhi was exiled to Danzhou.
340
三月丁亥，良嗣薨。
In the third month, on dinghai, Su Liangsi died.
341
四月丁巳，履冰被殺。
In the fourth month, on dingsi, Fan Lubing was executed.
342
八月甲寅，居道下獄死。
In the eighth month, on jiayin, Pei Judao died in prison.
343
九月丙戌，給事中傅游藝為鸞臺侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事，司賓卿史務滋守納言，鳳閣侍郎宗秦客檢校納言。
In the ninth month, on bingxu, Fu Youyi, draftsman, was named Crane Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs; Shi Wuzi, director of the Court of Imperial Banquets, served as acting Chief of the Palace Secretariat; and Zong Qinke, Phoenix Pavilion Attendant, was made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat.
344
十月甲子，秦客貶遵化尉。
In the tenth month, on jiazi, Zong Qinke was demoted to captain of Zunhua.
345
辛未，文偉貶珍州刺史。
On xinwei, Xing Wenwei was demoted to prefect of Zhenzhou.
346
七月辛巳，元名流和州。
In the seventh month, on xinsi, Li Yuanming was exiled to Hezhou.
347
一月庚子，務滋自殺。
In the first month, on gengzi, Shi Wuzi took his own life.
348
五月丁亥，長倩為武威道行軍大總管。
In the fifth month, on dinghai, Cen Changqian was appointed grand commander of the Wuwei Circuit field army.
349
六月庚戌，鸞臺侍郎樂思晦，鳳閣侍郎任知古，左肅政臺御史大夫格輔元為地官尚書，並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the sixth month, on gengxu, Yue Sihui, Crane Pavilion Attendant, Ren Zhigu, Phoenix Pavilion Attendant, and Ge Fuyuan, Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief and Minister of Earth, all joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
350
癸卯，長倩為輔國大將軍。
On guimao, Cen Changqian was named assistant state-supporting grand general.
351
八月戊申，攸寧罷為左羽林衛大將軍。 夏官尚書歐陽通為司禮卿，兼判納言事。
In the eighth month, on wushen, Wu Youning was relieved and appointed general of the Left Feathered Forest Guard. Ouyang Tong, Minister of Summer, was named director of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices with concurrent adjudication of Palace Secretariat affairs.
352
九月壬辰，游藝自殺。
In the ninth month, on renchen, Fu Youyi took his own life.
353
癸巳，攸寧守納言，冬官侍郎裴行本，洛州司馬狄仁傑守地官侍郎，並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On guisi, Wu Youning served as acting Chief of the Palace Secretariat; Pei Xingben, Vice Minister of Winter, and Di Renjie, Luozhou marshal, served as acting Vice Ministers of Earth; all joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
354
十月己酉，長倩、輔元、通被殺。
In the tenth month, on jiyou, Cen Changqian, Ge Fuyuan, and Ouyang Tong were executed.
355
壬戌，思晦被殺。
On renxu, Yue Sihui was executed.
356
692長壽元年壬辰
692 CE, first year of the Changshou reign, renchen year.
357
一月戊辰，夏官尚書楊執柔同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the first month, on wuchen, Yang Zhirou, Minister of Summer, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
358
庚午，知古貶江夏令，行本流嶺南，仁傑貶彭澤令。
On gengwu, Ren Zhigu was demoted to magistrate of Jiangxia; Pei Xingben was exiled to Lingnan; and Di Renjie was demoted to magistrate of Pengze.
359
庚辰，司刑卿李游道為冬官尚書、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On gengchen, Li Youdao, director of punishments, was named Minister of Winter and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
360
二月戊午，秋官尚書袁智弘同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the second month, on wuwu, Yuan Zhihong, Minister of Autumn, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
361
八月戊寅，承嗣罷為特進，攸寧罷為冬官尚書，執柔罷守地官尚書。 司賓卿崔神基、秋官侍郎崔元綜、夏官侍郎李昭德、權檢校天官侍郎姚璹、守容州都督檢校地官侍郎李元素並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the eighth month, on wuyin, Wu Chengsi was relieved and made specially advanced; Wu Youning was relieved and appointed Minister of Winter; and Yang Zhirou was relieved and served as acting Minister of Earth. Cui Shenji, director of the Court of Imperial Banquets, Cui Yuanzong, Vice Minister of Autumn, Li Zhaode, Vice Minister of Summer, Yao Shuo, acting supervisor of Heaven, and Li Yuansu, acting Vice Minister of Earth and area commander of Rongzhou, all joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
362
辛巳，營繕大匠王璿守夏官尚書、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On xinsi, Wang Xuan, chief director of construction, served as acting Minister of Summer and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
363
九月辛丑，璹罷為司賓少卿。
In the ninth month, on xinchou, Yao Shuo was relieved and appointed director of the Court of Imperial Banquets.
364
癸丑，游道、智弘、神基、元素、璿並流嶺南。
On guichou, Li Youdao, Yuan Zhihong, Cui Shenji, Li Yuansu, and Wang Xuan were all exiled to Lingnan.
365
693二年癸巳
693 CE, second year, guisi year.
366
一月庚子，夏官侍郎婁師德同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the first month, on gengzi, Lou Shide, Vice Minister of Summer, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
367
乙卯，昭德為夏官侍郎。
On yimao, Li Zhaode was named Vice Minister of Summer.
368
九月癸丑，文昌右丞韋巨源，秋官侍郎陸元方為鸞臺侍郎，並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。 司賓卿豆盧欽望守內史。
In the ninth month, on guichou, Wei Juyuan, right director of Wenchang, and Lu Yuanfang, Vice Minister of Autumn, were named Crane Pavilion Attendants and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs. Dou Lu Qinwang, director of the Court of Imperial Banquets, served as acting director of the Inner Secretariat.
369
694延載元年甲午
694 CE, first year of the Yanzai reign, jiawu year.
370
二月甲午，師德為秋官尚書，充河源、積石、懷遠等軍營田大使。
In the second month, on jiawu, Lou Shide was named Minister of Autumn and appointed commissioner for garrison agriculture of the Heyuan, Jishi, and Huaiyuan armies.
371
三月甲申，昭德為檢校內史，鳳閣舍人蘇味道為鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事，昭德為朔方道行軍長史，味道為司馬。
In the third month, on jiashen, Li Zhaode was made acting supervisor of the Inner Secretariat; Su Weidao, Phoenix Pavilion draftsman, was named Phoenix Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs; Zhaode was named chief administrator of the Shuofang Circuit field army and Weidao army marshal.
372
四月壬戌，夏官尚書、武威道大總管王孝傑同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
In the fourth month, on renxu, Wang Xiaojie, Minister of Summer and grand commander of the Wuwei Circuit, was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
373
七月癸未，嵩岳山人武什方為正諫大夫、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the seventh month, on guiwei, Wu Shifang, a recluse of Mount Song, was named grand remonstrance master and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
374
八月，什方乞歸山，遣之。
In the eighth month, Wu Shifang asked to return to the mountains and was dismissed to go.
375
戊辰，孝傑為瀚海道行軍總管。
On wuchen, Wang Xiaojie was appointed commander of the Hanhai Circuit field army.
376
己巳，姚璹守納言，左肅政臺御史大夫楊再思為鸞臺侍郎，洛州司馬杜景佺檢校鳳閣侍郎，並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On jisi, Yao Shuo served as acting Chief of the Palace Secretariat; Yang Zaisi, Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief, was named Crane Pavilion Attendant; Du Jingqian, Luozhou marshal, was made acting supervisor of the Phoenix Pavilion Attendant; all joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
377
戊寅，元綜流于振州。
On wuyin, Cui Yuanzong was exiled to Zhenzhou.
378
九月壬寅，昭德貶南賓尉。
In the ninth month, on renyin, Li Zhaode was demoted to captain of Nanbin.
379
十月壬申，文昌右丞李元素守鳳閣侍郎，右肅政臺御史中丞周允元檢校鳳閣侍郎，並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the tenth month, on renshen, Li Yuansu, right director of Wenchang, served as acting Phoenix Pavilion Attendant; Zhou Yun yuan, Right Attendant censor vice commissioner, was made acting supervisor of the Phoenix Pavilion Attendant; both joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
380
695萬歲登封元年乙未
695 CE, first year of the Wansui Dengfeng reign, yiwei year.
381
正月戊子，欽望貶趙州刺史，巨源鄜州刺史，景佺溱州刺史，味道集州刺史，元方綏州刺史。
In the first month, on wuzi, Dou Lu Qinwang was demoted to prefect of Zhao; Wei Juyuan to prefect of Bin; Du Jingqian to prefect of Zhen; Su Weidao to prefect of Ji; and Lu Yuanfang to prefect of Sui.
382
丙午，孝傑為朔方道行軍總管。
On bingwu, Wang Xiaojie was appointed commander of the Shuofang Circuit field army.
383
二月丙辰，允元薨。
In the second month, on bingchen, Zhou Yun yuan died.
384
七月辛酉，孝傑為肅邊道行軍大總管。
In the seventh month, on xinyou, Wang Xiaojie was appointed grand commander of the Subian Circuit field army.
385
696萬歲通天元年丙申
696 CE, first year of the Wansui Tongtian reign, bingshen year.
386
一月甲寅，師德為左肅政臺御史大夫、肅邊道行軍總管。
In the first month, on jiayin, Lou Shide was named Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief and grand commander of the Subian Circuit field army.
387
三月壬寅，孝傑免。
In the third month, on renyin, Wang Xiaojie was dismissed.
388
四月癸酉，檢校夏官侍郎孫元亨同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the fourth month, on guiyou, Sun Yuanheng, acting Vice Minister of Summer, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
389
庚子，師德貶原州司馬。
On gengzi, Lou Shide was demoted to marshal of Yuanzhou.
390
七月辛亥，璹為榆關道安撫副大使。
In the seventh month, on xinhai, Yao Shuo was named deputy pacification commissioner of the Yuguang Circuit.
391
九月庚申，并州長史王方慶為鸞臺侍郎，殿中監李道廣，並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the ninth month, on gengshen, Wang Fangqing, chief administrator of Bingzhou, was named Crane Pavilion Attendant; Li Daoguang, palace domestic office supervisor; both joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
392
十月己卯，方慶為鳳閣侍郎。
In the tenth month, on jimao, Wang Fangqing was named Phoenix Pavilion Attendant.
393
697神功元年丁酉
697 CE, first year of the Shengong reign, dingyou year.
394
正月壬戌，元素、元亨被殺。
In the first month, on renxu, Li Yuansu and Sun Yuanheng were executed.
395
甲子，師德守鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On jiazi, Lou Shide served as acting Phoenix Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
396
四月癸酉，前益州大都督府長史王及善為內史。
In the fourth month, on guiyou, Wang Jishan, former chief administrator of the Yizhou area command, was named director of the Inner Secretariat.
397
五月癸卯，師德為清邊道行軍副大總管。
In the fifth month, on guimao, Lou Shide was appointed deputy grand commander of the Qingbian Circuit field army.
398
六月己卯，尚方少監宗楚客檢校夏官侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the sixth month, on jimao, Zong Chuke, assistant director of the imperial manufactories, was made acting supervisor of the Vice Minister of Summer and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
399
戊子，承嗣、春官尚書武三思並同鳳閣鸞臺三品。 道廣兼檢校洛州長史。
On wuzi, Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansi, Minister of Spring, were both given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions. Li Daoguang was additionally made acting supervisor of the Luozhou chief administrator.
400
辛卯，師德安撫河北。
On xinmao, Lou Shide was sent to pacify Hebei.
401
七月丁酉，承嗣、三思並罷。
In the seventh month, on dingyou, Wu Chengsi and Wu Sansi were both dismissed.
402
八月丙戌，璹罷為益州長史。
In the eighth month, on bingxu, Yao Shuo was relieved and appointed chief administrator of Yizhou.
403
庚子，仁傑兼納言，三思檢校內史，欽望自太子宮尹為文昌右相、同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
On gengzi, Di Renjie was additionally named Chief of the Palace Secretariat; Wu Sansi was made acting supervisor of the Inner Secretariat; and Dou Lu Qinwang, from crown prince palace intendant, was named right chief councillor of Wenchang with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
404
九月甲子，攸寧同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
In the ninth month, on jiazi, Wu Youning was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
405
戊寅，仁傑為河北道副元帥，檢校納言。
On wuyin, Di Renjie was named deputy commander-in-chief of the Hebei Circuit and made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat.
406
庚戌，師德守納言。
On gengxu, Lou Shide served as acting Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
407
十月癸卯，仁傑為河北道安撫大使。
In the tenth month, on guimao, Di Renjie was named Hebei Circuit pacification commissioner.
408
閏十月甲寅，仁傑為鸞臺侍郎，景佺為鳳閣侍郎，並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the intercalary tenth month, on jiayin, Di Renjie was named Crane Pavilion Attendant and Du Jingqian Phoenix Pavilion Attendant; both joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
409
698聖曆元年戊戌
698 CE, first year of the Shengli reign, wuxu year.
410
正月丙寅，楚客罷為文昌左丞。
In the first month, on bingyin, Zong Chuke was relieved and appointed left director of Wenchang.
411
丁亥，道廣罷為汴州刺史。
On dinghai, Li Daoguang was relieved and appointed prefect of Bianzhou.
412
二月乙未，欽望罷為太子賓客。
In the second month, on yiwei, Dou Lu Qinwang was relieved and appointed crown prince guest.
413
三月甲戌，師德為納言。
In the third month, on jiaxu, Lou Shide was named Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
414
四月辛丑，師德為隴右諸軍大使，仍檢校河西營田事。
In the fourth month, on xinchou, Lou Shide was named commissioner of the Longyou armies and retained acting supervisory authority over Hexi garrison agriculture.
415
七月辛未，景佺罷為秋官尚書。
In the seventh month, on xinwei, Du Jingqian was relieved and appointed Minister of Autumn.
416
八月甲午，方慶罷為麟臺監，修國史。
In the eighth month, on jiawu, Wang Fangqing was relieved and appointed director of the Imperial Library to compile the national history.
417
庚子，三思檢校內史，仁傑兼納言。
On gengzi, Wu Sansi was made acting supervisor of the Inner Secretariat; Di Renjie was additionally named Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
418
九月甲子，夏官尚書武攸寧同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
In the ninth month, on jiazi, Wu Youning, Minister of Summer, was given rank equal to the chiefs of the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
419
戊寅，仁傑為河北道行軍副元帥，檢校納言。
On wuyin, Di Renjie was named deputy field commander of the Hebei Circuit and made acting supervisor of the Palace Secretariat.
420
辛巳，試天官侍郎蘇味道為鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On xinsi, Su Weidao, acting Vice Minister of Heaven, was named Phoenix Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
421
十月癸卯，狄仁傑為河北道安撫大使。 夏官侍郎姚元崇，麟臺少監監修國史、知鳳閣侍郎李嶠，同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the tenth month, on guimao, Di Renjie was named Hebei Circuit pacification commissioner. Yao Yuanchong, Vice Minister of Summer, and Li Jiao, junior director of the Imperial Library compiling the national history and acting Phoenix Pavilion Attendant, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
422
699二年己亥
699 CE, second year, jihai year.
423
臘月戊子，檢校左肅政臺御史中丞吉頊為天官侍郎，右臺魏元忠為鳳閣侍郎，並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the twelfth month, on wuzi, Ji Xu, acting Left Attendant censor vice commissioner, was named Vice Minister of Heaven; Wei Yuanzhong, Right Terrace, Phoenix Pavilion Attendant; both joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
424
二月庚申，武攸寧罷為冬官尚書。
In the second month, on gengshen, Wu Youning was relieved and appointed Minister of Winter.
425
三月甲戌，師德為納言。
In the third month, on jiaxu, Lou Shide was named Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
426
四月壬辰，魏元忠檢校并州大都督府長史、天兵軍大總管，師德副之。
In the fourth month, on renchen, Wei Yuanzhong was made acting supervisor of the chief administrator of the Bingzhou area command and grand commander of the Tianbing Army, with Lou Shide as his deputy.
427
壬寅，師德充隴右諸軍大使。
On renyin, Lou Shide was appointed commissioner of the Longyou armies.
428
八月庚子，再思罷為左肅政臺御史大夫。 及善為文昌左相、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事，太子宮尹欽望為文昌右相、同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
In the eighth month, on gengzi, Yang Zaisi was relieved and appointed Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief. Wang Jishan was named left chief councillor of Wenchang and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs; Dou Lu Qinwang, crown prince palace intendant, was named right chief councillor of Wenchang with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
429
丁未，師德薨。 試天官侍郎陸元方為鸞臺侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On dingwei, Lou Shide died. Lu Yuanfang, acting Vice Minister of Heaven, was named Crane Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
430
戊申，三思為內史。
On wushen, Wu Sansi was named director of the Inner Secretariat.
431
九月庚辰，及善薨。
In the ninth month, on gengchen, Wang Jishan died.
432
700久視元年庚子
700 CE, first year of the Jiushi reign, gengzi year.
433
正月戊午，頊貶琰川尉。
In the first month, on wuwu, Ji Xu was demoted to captain of Yanchuan.
434
壬申，三思罷為特進、太子少保。
On renshen, Wu Sansi was relieved and made specially advanced and junior guardian of the crown prince.
435
丁酉，狄仁傑為內史。
On dingyou, Di Renjie was named director of the Inner Secretariat.
436
庚子，文昌左相韋巨源為納言。
On gengzi, Wei Juyuan, left chief councillor of Wenchang, was named Chief of the Palace Secretariat.
437
二月乙未，欽望罷為太子賓客。
In the second month, on yiwei, Dou Lu Qinwang was relieved and appointed crown prince guest.
438
三月癸丑，元忠兼洛州長史。
In the third month, on guichou, Wei Yuanzhong was additionally named chief administrator of Luozhou.
439
辛未，嶠守鸞臺侍郎兼修國史。
On xinwei, Li Jiao served as acting Crane Pavilion Attendant and compiled the national history.
440
甲戌，頊加左控鶴內供奉。
On jiaxu, Ji Xu was promoted to left internal attendant of the Controlled Crane Guard.
441
六月丁亥，元忠為左肅政臺御史大夫。
In the sixth month, on dinghai, Wei Yuanzhong was named Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief.
442
閏七月己丑，嶠罷為成均祭酒。 守天官侍郎張錫為鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the intercalary seventh month, on jichou, Li Jiao was relieved and appointed director of the directorate of education. Zhang Xi, acting Vice Minister of Heaven, was named Phoenix Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
443
八月庚戌，元忠為隴右諸軍州大總管。
In the eighth month, on gengxu, Wei Yuanzhong was appointed grand commander of the Longyou armies and prefectures.
444
九月辛丑，仁傑薨。
In the ninth month, on xinchou, Di Renjie died.
445
十月辛亥，元忠為蕭關道行軍大總管。
In the tenth month, on xinhai, Wei Yuanzhong was appointed grand commander of the Xiaoguan Circuit field army.
446
丁巳，巨源罷為地官尚書。 文昌右丞韋安石守鸞臺侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On dingsi, Wei Juyuan was relieved and appointed Minister of Earth. Wei Anshi, right director of Wenchang, served as acting Crane Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
447
701長安元年辛丑
701 CE, first year of the Chang'an reign, xinchou year.
448
二月己酉，鸞臺侍郎李懷遠同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the second month, on jiyou, Li Huaiyuan, Crane Pavilion Attendant, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
449
三月己卯，元崇為鳳閣侍郎。
In the third month, on jimao, Yao Yuanchong was named Phoenix Pavilion Attendant.
450
丙申，錫流循州。
On bingshen, Zhang Xi was exiled to Xunzhou.
451
四月癸丑，元崇往并州以北檢校諸軍州兵馬。
In the fourth month, on guichou, Yao Yuanchong went north of Bingzhou to inspect military and cavalry affairs of the armies and prefectures.
452
五月丁丑，元忠為靈武道行軍大總管。
In the fifth month, on dingchou, Wei Yuanzhong was appointed grand commander of the Lingwu Circuit field army.
453
丙申，天官侍郎顧琮同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On bingshen, Gu Cong, Vice Minister of Heaven, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
454
六月庚申，元崇兼知夏官尚書事，夏官侍郎。 右奉宸內供奉李迥秀同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the sixth month, on gengshen, Yao Yuanchong was additionally charged with Minister of Summer affairs and served as Vice Minister of Summer. Li Huijiu, right internal attendant of the imperial guard, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
455
七月壬午，味道充使往幽、平等州按察兵馬。
In the seventh month, on renwu, Su Weidao was sent as envoy to You and Ping prefectures to inspect military and cavalry affairs.
456
甲申，懷遠罷為秋官尚書。
On jiashen, Li Huaiyuan was relieved and appointed Minister of Autumn.
457
十月丙寅，元忠同鳳閣鸞臺三品，兼群牧大使。
In the tenth month, on bingyin, Wei Yuanzhong was given rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions and additionally named commissioner of the imperial stud.
458
十一月壬申，三思罷為特進、太子少保。
In the eleventh month, on renshen, Wu Sansi was relieved and made specially advanced and junior guardian of the crown prince.
459
甲午，元崇加相王府長史，安石加檢校太子左庶子。
On jiawu, Yao Yuanchong was promoted to chief administrator of the Prince of Xiang's household; Wei Anshi was promoted to acting supervisor of the crown prince left senior support.
460
702二年壬寅
702 CE, second year, renyin year.
461
三月丙戌，迥秀充使山東諸州安置軍馬并檢校武騎兵。
In the third month, on bingxu, Li Huijiu was sent as envoy to the eastern Shandong prefectures to settle military horses and inspect martial cavalry.
462
五月，元忠為安北道行軍副元帥，尋授并州道行軍大總管兼宣勞使、左肅政臺御史大夫、同鳳閣鸞臺三品，兼知并州事。
In the fifth month, Wei Yuanzhong was named deputy field commander of the Anbei Circuit; soon he was appointed grand commander of the Bingzhou Circuit field army and concurrent commissioner to proclaim imperial favor, Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief, with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions, additionally in charge of Bingzhou affairs.
463
十月甲辰，琮薨。
In the tenth month, on jiachen, Gu Cong died.
464
甲寅，元崇同鳳閣鸞臺平章事，味道、迥秀、安石並同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
On jiayin, Yao Yuanchong joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs; Su Weidao, Li Huijiu, and Wei Anshi were all given rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
465
十二月甲午，元忠為安東道安撫使。
In the twelfth month, on jiawu, Wei Yuanzhong was named pacification commissioner of the Andong Circuit.
466
十一月甲子，相王旦為司徒。
In the eleventh month, on jiazi, Prince of Xiang Li Dan was named Minister of Education.
467
閏四月庚午，嶠兼左丞、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the intercalary fourth month, on gengwu, Li Jiao was additionally named left director and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
468
丁丑，安石為神都留守，判天官、秋官二尚書事。
On dingchou, Wei Anshi was named capital guardian of Shendu with adjudication of the Ministries of Heaven and Autumn.
469
己卯，嶠知納言事。
On jimao, Li Jiao was charged with Palace Secretariat affairs.
470
五月戊戌，元忠兼左庶子。
In the fifth month, on wuxu, Wei Yuanzhong was additionally named left senior support.
471
七月壬寅，正諫大夫朱敬則同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the seventh month, on renyin, Zhu Jingze, grand remonstrance master, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
472
庚戌，檢校涼州都督唐休璟為夏官尚書、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On gengxu, Tang Xiujing, acting Liangzhou area commander, was named Minister of Summer and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
473
九月丁酉，元忠貶高要尉。
In the ninth month, on dingyou, Wei Yuanzhong was demoted to captain of Gaoyao.
474
四月庚子，相王旦罷。
In the fourth month, on gengzi, Prince of Xiang Li Dan was dismissed.
475
正月壬子，天官侍郎韋嗣立為鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
In the first month, on renzi, Wei Sili, Vice Minister of Heaven, was named Phoenix Pavilion Attendant with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
476
二月癸亥，迥秀貶廬州刺史。
In the second month, on guihai, Li Huijiu was demoted to prefect of Lu.
477
壬申，敬則致仕。
On renshen, Zhu Jingze retired from office.
478
三月己丑，嗣立檢校汴州刺史。
In the third month, on jichou, Wei Sili was made acting supervisor of the Bianzhou chief administrator.
479
己亥，貶味道坊州刺史。 夏官侍郎宗楚客同鳳閣鸞臺平章事，休璟行右庶子。
On jihai, Su Weidao was demoted to prefect of Fang. Zong Chuke, Vice Minister of Summer, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs; Tang Xiujing served as acting right senior support.
480
四月壬戌，安石知納言事，嶠知內史事。
In the fourth month, on renxu, Wei Anshi was charged with Palace Secretariat affairs and Li Jiao with Inner Secretariat affairs.
481
六月辛酉，元崇罷為相王府長史，一事以上並同三品。
In the sixth month, on xinyou, Yao Yuanchong was relieved and appointed chief administrator of the Prince of Xiang's household, with all matters above one level given rank equal to the Three Departments.
482
乙丑，天官侍郎崔玄暐為鸞臺侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。 嗣立追赴宮所。
On yichou, Cui Xuanwei, Vice Minister of Heaven, was named Crane Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs. Wei Sili was recalled to the palace precincts.
483
丁丑，嶠為成均祭酒、同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
On dingchou, Li Jiao was named director of the directorate of education with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
484
壬午，元崇兼知夏官尚書、同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
On renwu, Yao Yuanchong was additionally charged with Minister of Summer affairs with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
485
七月丙戌，左肅政臺御史大夫楊再思守內史。
In the seventh month, on bingxu, Yang Zaisi, Left Attendant Censor-in-Chief, served as acting director of the Inner Secretariat.
486
甲午，楚客貶原州都督。
On jiawu, Zong Chuke was demoted to area commander of Yuanzhou.
487
八月甲寅，安石兼檢校揚州長史。
In the eighth month, on jiayin, Wei Anshi was additionally made acting supervisor of the Yangzhou chief administrator.
488
庚申，休璟兼幽營二州都督、安東都護。
On gengshen, Tang Xiujing was additionally named area commander of You and Ying prefectures and Protector-general of Andong.
489
辛酉，元崇兼知春官尚書。
On xinyou, Yao Yuanchong was additionally charged with Minister of Spring affairs.
490
庚辰，元崇為司僕卿。
On gengchen, Yao Yuanchong was named director of the Court of the Imperial Stud.
491
九月壬子，元之知群牧使，兼攝右肅政臺御史大夫、靈武道行軍大總管。
In the ninth month, on renzi, Zhang Yuanzhi was charged with the imperial stud commission and additionally served as Right Attendant Censor-in-Chief and grand commander of the Lingwu Circuit field army.
492
十月辛酉，元之為靈武道安撫大使，權檢校左臺大夫。
In the tenth month, on xinyou, Zhang Yuanzhi was named Lingwu Circuit pacification commissioner and provisionally made acting supervisor of the Left Terrace director.
493
甲戌，判秋官侍郎張柬之同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On jiaxu, Zhang Jianzhi, acting Vice Minister of Autumn, joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
494
乙亥，嗣立檢校魏州刺史。
On yihai, Wei Sili was made acting supervisor of the Weizhou chief administrator.
495
壬午，懷州長史房融為正諫大夫、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
On renwu, Fang Rong, chief administrator of Huaizhou, was named grand remonstrance master and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
496
十一月丁亥，天官侍郎韋承慶行鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事，柬之守鳳閣侍郎。
In the eleventh month, on dinghai, Wei Chengqing, Vice Minister of Heaven, served as acting Phoenix Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs; Zhang Jianzhi served as acting Phoenix Pavilion Attendant.
497
癸卯，嶠罷為地官尚書，監修國史。
On guimao, Li Jiao was relieved and appointed Minister of Earth to compile the national history.
498
丁未，玄暐兼檢校太子右庶子。
On dingwei, Cui Xuanwei was additionally made acting supervisor of the crown prince right senior support.
499
十二月丙辰，嗣立罷為成均祭酒。
In the twelfth month, on bingchen, Wei Sili was relieved and appointed director of the directorate of education.
500
705神龍元年乙巳
705 CE, first year of the Shenlong reign, yisi year.
501
正月甲辰，司刑少卿袁恕己為鳳閣侍郎、同鳳閣鸞臺平章事。
In the first month, on jiachen, Yuan Shuji, vice director of punishments, was named Phoenix Pavilion Attendant and joined the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
502
丙午，安國相王為太尉、同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
On bingwu, Prince of An Guo was named Grand Marshal with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
503
庚戌，玄暐守內史。 左羽林將軍敬暉、檢校左羽林將軍桓彥範並為納言。 柬之為天官尚書，恕己為鳳閣侍郎，並同鳳閣鸞臺三品。
On gengxu, Cui Xuanwei served as acting director of the Inner Secretariat. Jing Hui, general of the Left Feathered Forest, and Huan Yanfan, acting general of the Left Feathered Forest, were both named Chief of the Palace Secretariat. Zhang Jianzhi was named Minister of Heaven and Yuan Shuji Phoenix Pavilion Attendant; both with rank equal to the Phoenix and Crane Pavilions.
504
二月甲寅，再思為戶部尚書、同中書門下三品。 元之罷為豪州刺史，韋承慶貶高要尉，融除名，流高州。
In the second month, on jiayin, Yang Zaisi was named Minister of Revenue with rank equal to the Three Departments. Zhang Yuanzhi was relieved and appointed prefect of Hao; Wei Chengqing was demoted to captain of Gaoyao; Fang Rong was dismissed, expunged from the rolls, and exiled to Gaozhou.
505
甲戌，太子少詹事祝欽明同中書門下三品，安石罷為守刑部尚書。
On jiaxu, Zhu Qinming, crown prince junior household administrator, was given rank equal to the Three Departments; Wei Anshi was relieved and appointed acting Minister of Justice.
506
三月己丑，恕己守中書令。
In the third month, on jichou, Yuan Shuji served as acting Director of the Secretariat.
507
四月辛亥，恕己為中書令，彥範為侍中，柬之為天官尚書。
In the fourth month, on xinhai, Yuan Shuji was named Director of the Secretariat; Huan Yanfan Palace Secretariat Attendant; Zhang Jianzhi Minister of Heaven.
508
丁卯，元忠為衛尉卿、同中書門下平章事。
On dingmao, Wei Yuanzhong was named court commandant and joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
509
辛未，暉為侍中。
On xinwei, Jing Hui was appointed Palace Secretariat Attendant.
510
甲戌，元忠為兵部尚書，安石為吏部尚書，懷遠為左散騎常侍，休璟自涼州入為輔國大將軍，並同中書門下三品。 再思檢校揚州大都督。 玄暐為特進，檢校益州大都督府長史、同中書門下三品。 欽明守刑部尚書。
On jiaxu, Wei Yuanzhong was named Minister of War; Wei Anshi Minister of Personnel; Li Huaiyuan Left Regular Attendant; Tang Xiujing, arriving from Liangzhou, Assistant State-supporting Grand General; all with rank equal to the Three Departments. Yang Zaisi was made acting supervisor of the Yangzhou area command. Cui Xuanwei was made specially advanced and acting supervisor of the chief administrator of the Yizhou area command with rank equal to the Three Departments. Zhu Qinming served as acting Minister of Justice.
511
乙亥，柬之為中書令、同中書門下三品。
On yihai, Zhang Jianzhi was named Director of the Secretariat with rank equal to the Three Departments.
512
五月甲午，安石兼檢校中書令。 玄暐罷為博陵郡王，柬之罷為漢陽郡王，恕己罷為南陽郡王，暉罷為平陽郡王，彥範罷為扶陽郡王，元忠兼侍中。
In the fifth month, on jiawu, Wei Anshi was additionally made acting supervisor of the Director of the Secretariat. Cui Xuanwei was relieved and enfeoffed as Prince of Boling; Zhang Jianzhi as Prince of Hanyang; Yuan Shuji as Prince of Nanyang; Jing Hui as Prince of Pingyang; Huan Yanfan as Prince of Fuyang; Wei Yuanzhong was additionally named Palace Secretariat Attendant.
513
庚子，懷遠為左散騎常侍。
On gengzi, Li Huaiyuan was named Left Regular Attendant.
514
甲辰，休璟為尚書左僕射，欽望自特進為右僕射、同中書門下平章事。
On jiachen, Tang Xiujing was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs; Dou Lu Qinwang, from specially advanced, Right Vice Director, deliberating jointly on state affairs with the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat.
515
六月癸亥，欽望軍國重事中書門下平章，安石為中書令，元忠為侍中，再思檢校中書令。
In the sixth month, on guihai, Dou Lu Qinwang joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on military and state affairs; Wei Anshi was named Director of the Secretariat; Wei Yuanzhong Palace Secretariat Attendant; and Yang Zaisi served as acting Director of the Secretariat.
516
七月辛巳，太子賓客韋巨源同中書門下三品。
In the seventh month, on xinsi, Wei Juyuan, crown prince guest, was given rank equal to the Three Departments.
517
八月，欽望兼檢校安國相王府長史。
In the eighth month, Dou Lu Qinwang was additionally made acting supervisor of the chief administrator of the Prince of An Guo's household.
518
九月癸巳，巨源罷為禮部尚書。
In the ninth month, on guisi, Wei Juyuan was relieved and appointed Minister of Rites.
519
十月丁未，休璟為京留守，仍判尚書省事。
In the tenth month, on dingwei, Tang Xiujing was named capital guardian of Jing, still adjudicating Department of State Affairs affairs.
520
辛未，元忠為中書令，再思行侍中。
On xinwei, Wei Yuanzhong was named Director of the Secretariat; Yang Zaisi served as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant.
521
正月丙午，安國相王為太尉。
In the first month, on bingwu, Prince of An Guo was named Grand Marshal.
522
二月丙寅，梁王武三思為司空、同中書門下三品。
In the second month, on bingyin, Prince of Liang Wu Sansi was named Minister of Works with rank equal to the Three Departments.
523
丁卯，右散騎常侍武攸暨為司徒。
On dingmao, Wu Youji, Right Regular Attendant, was named Minister of Education.
524
辛未，安國相王讓太尉、同三品。
On xinwei, Prince of An Guo relinquished the grand marshalship and received rank equal to the Three Departments.
525
丁丑，三思、攸暨罷。
On dingchou, Wu Sansi and Wu Youji were dismissed.
526
正月戊戌，守吏部尚書李嶠同中書門下三品，中書侍郎于惟謙同中書門下平章事。
In the first month, on wuxu, Li Jiao, acting Minister of Personnel, was given rank equal to the Three Departments; Yu Weiqian, Secretariat Attendant, joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
527
二月乙未，禮部尚書韋巨源守刑部尚書、同中書門下三品。
In the second month, on yiwei, Wei Juyuan, Minister of Rites, served as acting Minister of Justice with rank equal to the Three Departments.
528
三月甲辰，安石罷為戶部尚書。 戶部尚書蘇瑰守侍中。
In the third month, on jiachen, Wei Anshi was relieved and appointed Minister of Revenue. Su Gui, Minister of Revenue, served as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant.
529
戊申，休璟致仕。
On wushen, Tang Xiujing retired from office.
530
四月己丑，懷遠致仕。
In the fourth month, on jichou, Li Huaiyuan retired from office.
531
六月戊寅，貶暉為崖州司馬，彥範瀧州司馬，恕己竇州司馬，玄暐白州司馬，柬之新州司馬。
In the sixth month, on wuyin, Jing Hui was demoted to marshal of Yazhou; Huan Yanfan to Longzhou; Yuan Shuji to Douzhou; Cui Xuanwei to Baizhou; and Zhang Jianzhi to Xinzhou.
532
七月丙寅，元忠為尚書右僕射、兼中書令，仍知兵部事。 嶠守中書令。
In the seventh month, on bingyin, Wei Yuanzhong was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs and concurrent Director of the Secretariat, still in charge of Ministry of War affairs. Li Jiao served as acting Director of the Secretariat.
533
辛未，懷遠復為同中書門下三品。 流暉于嘉州，彥範于瀼州，恕己于環州，玄暐于古州，柬之于瀧州。
On xinwei, Li Huaiyuan again received rank equal to the Three Departments. Jing Hui was exiled to Jiazhou, Huan Yanfan to Rangzhou, Yuan Shuji to Huanzhou, Cui Xuanwei to Guzhou, and Zhang Jianzhi to Longzhou.
534
八月丙子，欽明貶申州刺史。
In the eighth month, on bingzi, Zhu Qinming was demoted to prefect of Shen.
535
九月戊午，懷遠薨。
In the ninth month, on wuwu, Li Huaiyuan died.
536
十月癸巳，瑰為侍中。
In the tenth month, on guisi, Su Gui was named Palace Secretariat Attendant.
537
十二月丙申，欽望為開府儀同三司，依舊平章軍國重事。 元忠為尚書左僕射。
In the twelfth month, on bingshen, Dou Lu Qinwang was named honored companion of the first rank, still charged to deliberate jointly on military and state affairs as before. Wei Yuanzhong was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
538
707景龍元年丁未
707 CE, first year of the Jinglong reign, dingwei year.
539
七月壬戌，嶠為中書令，巨源為吏部尚書，元忠加特進。
In the seventh month, on renxu, Li Jiao was named Director of the Secretariat; Wei Juyuan Minister of Personnel; and Wei Yuanzhong was promoted to specially advanced.
540
八月丙戌，元忠以特進致仕。
In the eighth month, on bingxu, Wei Yuanzhong retired with the rank of specially advanced.
541
九月丁酉，惟謙罷為國子祭酒。 行兵部尚書宗楚客左衛將軍，兼太府卿紀處訥為太僕卿，吏部侍郎蕭至忠為黃門侍郎，並同中書門下三品。
In the ninth month, on dingyou, Yu Weiqian was relieved and appointed director of the directorate of education. Zong Chuke, acting Minister of War, was named general of the Left Guard; Ji Chune, court of the imperial stud director, grand herald; Xiao Zhizhong, Vice Minister of Personnel, Yellow Gate Attendant; all with rank equal to the Three Departments.
542
丙辰，至忠行中書侍郎。
On bingchen, Xiao Zhizhong served as acting Secretariat Attendant.
543
辛亥，再思為中書令，巨源、處訥為侍中。 瑰罷為行吏部尚書。
On xinhai, Yang Zaisi was named Director of the Secretariat; Wei Juyuan and Ji Chune Palace Secretariat Attendants. Su Gui was relieved and appointed acting Minister of Personnel.
544
708二年戊申
708 CE, second year, wushen year.
545
七月癸巳，左屯衛大將軍、朔方道行軍大總管張仁亶同中書門下三品。
In the seventh month, on guisi, Zhang Renbian, general of the Left Encampment Guard and grand commander of the Shuofang Circuit field army, was given rank equal to the Three Departments.
546
709三年己酉
709 CE, third year, jiyou year.
547
二月壬寅，巨源為尚書左僕射，再思為右僕射，同中書門下三品。
In the second month, on renyin, Wei Juyuan was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs and Yang Zaisi Right Vice Director; both with rank equal to the Three Departments.
548
三月戊午，楚客為中書令，至忠守侍中，太府卿韋嗣立守兵部尚書、同中書門下三品。 中書侍郎兼檢校吏部侍郎崔湜，守兵部侍郎趙彥昭為中書侍郎，並同中書門下平章事。
In the third month, on wuwu, Zong Chuke was named Director of the Secretariat; Xiao Zhizhong served as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant; and Wei Sili, court of the imperial stud director, served as acting Minister of War with rank equal to the Three Departments. Cui Shi, Secretariat Attendant and acting Vice Minister of Personnel, and Zhao Yanzhao, acting Vice Minister of War and Secretariat Attendant, both joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
549
戊寅，禮部尚書韋溫為太子少保、同中書門下三品，太常少卿鄭愔守吏部侍郎、同中書門下平章事。
On wuyin, Wei Wen, Minister of Rites, was named junior guardian of the crown prince with rank equal to the Three Departments; Zheng Yin, court of imperial sacrifices vice director, served as acting Vice Minister of Personnel and joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
550
五月丙戌，湜貶襄州刺史，愔貶江州司馬。
In the fifth month, on bingxu, Cui Shi was demoted to prefect of Xiang and Zheng Yin to marshal of Jiangzhou.
551
六月癸卯，再思薨。
In the sixth month, on guimao, Yang Zaisi died.
552
八月乙酉，嶠守兵部尚書、同中書門下三品，安石自特進為侍中，至忠為中書令。
In the eighth month, on yiyou, Li Jiao served as acting Minister of War with rank equal to the Three Departments; Wei Anshi, from specially advanced, was named Palace Secretariat Attendant; and Xiao Zhizhong Director of the Secretariat.
553
九月，巨源為都留守。
In the ninth month, Wei Juyuan was named capital guardian.
554
戊辰，瑰為右僕射、同中書門下三品。
On wuchen, Su Gui was appointed Right Vice Director with rank equal to the Three Departments.
555
十一月甲戌，欽望薨。
In the eleventh month, on jiaxu, Dou Lu Qinwang died.
556
十二月壬辰，前右僕射、同三品、宋國公致仕唐休璟為太子少師、同中書門下三品。
In the twelfth month, on renchen, Tang Xiujing, former right vice director with rank equal to the Three Departments and retired Duke of Song, was named junior mentor of the crown prince with rank equal to the Three Departments.
557
710景雲元年庚戌
710 CE, first year of the Jingyun reign, gengxu year.
558
六月壬午，工部尚書張錫、刑部尚書裴談並同中書門下三品，吏部侍郎崔湜、中書侍郎岑羲、吏部尚書張嘉福並同中書門下平章事，溫總知內外兵馬。
In the sixth month, on renwu, Zhang Xi, Minister of Works, and Pei Tan, Minister of Justice, both received rank equal to the Three Departments; Cui Shi, Vice Minister of Personnel, Cen Xi, Secretariat Attendant, and Zhang Jiafu, Minister of Personnel, joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs; Wei Wen overall supervisor of internal and external military and cavalry affairs.
559
甲申，相王參謀政事。
On jiashen, Prince of Xiang joined deliberations on governmental affairs.
560
壬辰，嘉福持節河北道巡撫，羲持節河南道巡撫，處訥持節關內道巡撫。
On renchen, Zhang Jiafu was dispatched with imperial staff as Hebei Circuit inspector; Cen Xi as Henan Circuit inspector; and Ji Chune as Guannei Circuit inspector.
561
庚子，巨源誅。
On gengzi, Wei Juyuan was put to death.
562
辛丑，朝邑尉劉幽求為中書舍人，苑總監鍾紹京為中書侍郎，並參豫機務。
On xinchou, Liu Youqiu, captain of Chaoyi, was named draftsman of the Secretariat; Zhong Shaojing, park director, Secretariat Attendant; both joined in managing confidential affairs.
563
壬寅，紹京、黃門侍郎李日知、殿中監平王隆基並同中書門下三品。 至忠貶許州刺史，嗣立宋州刺史，彥昭絳州刺史，湜華州刺史。 處訥、楚客、溫誅。
On renyin, Zhong Shaojing, Li Rizhi, Yellow Gate Attendant, and Li Longji, Prince of Ping and palace domestic office supervisor, all received rank equal to the Three Departments. Xiao Zhizhong was demoted to prefect of Xu; Wei Sili to Song; Zhao Yanzhao to Jiang; and Cui Shi to Hua. Ji Chune, Zong Chuke, and Wei Wen were put to death.
564
癸卯，隆基同中書門下三品。 紹京行中書令。 嘉福誅。
On guimao, Li Longji received rank equal to the Three Departments. Zhong Shaojing served as acting Director of the Secretariat. Zhang Jiafu was put to death.
565
乙巳，紹京罷為戶部尚書。
On yisi, Zhong Shaojing was relieved and appointed Minister of Revenue.
566
丙午，太常少卿薛稷為黃門侍郎，參豫機務。
On bingwu, Xue Ji, court of imperial sacrifices vice director, was named Yellow Gate Attendant and joined in managing confidential affairs.
567
丁未，隆基為皇太子。
On dingwei, Li Longji was established as crown prince.
568
戊申，許州刺史姚元之為兵部尚書、同中書門下三品； 嗣立、至忠為中書令； 彥昭為中書侍郎，湜為吏部侍郎、同中書門下平章事。
On wushen, Yao Yuanchong, prefect of Xu, was named Minister of War with rank equal to the Three Departments; Wei Sili and Xiao Zhizhong were named Directors of the Secretariat; Zhao Yanzhao Secretariat Attendant; Cui Shi Vice Minister of Personnel, joining the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
569
七月癸丑，兵部尚書崔日用行黃門侍郎，參知機務； 稷為中書侍郎。
In the seventh month, on guichou, Cui Riyong, Minister of War, served as acting Yellow Gate Attendant and joined in managing confidential affairs; Xue Ji was named Secretariat Attendant.
570
丁巳，洛州長史宋璟檢校吏部尚書同中書門下三品，元之兼太子左庶子，璟兼右庶子。 羲罷為右散騎常侍。
On dingsi, Song Jing, chief administrator of Luozhou, was made acting supervisor of the Ministry of Personnel with rank equal to the Three Departments; Yao Yuanchong additionally crown prince left senior support; Song Jing additionally right senior support. Cen Xi was relieved and appointed Right Regular Attendant.
571
壬戌，湜罷為尚書左丞，錫貶絳州刺史，至忠為晉州刺史，彥昭為宋州刺史，嗣立為許州刺史。
On renxu, Cui Shi was relieved and appointed left director of the Department of State Affairs; Zhang Xi demoted to prefect of Jiang; Xiao Zhizhong to Jin; Zhao Yanzhao to Song; and Wei Sili to Xu.
572
丙寅，元之兼中書令，瑰為尚書左僕射。 嶠貶為懷州刺史。
On bingyin, Yao Yuanchong was additionally named Director of the Secretariat; Su Gui Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs. Li Jiao was demoted to prefect of Huai.
573
丁卯，休璟致仕，仁亶罷為左衛大將軍。
On dingmao, Tang Xiujing retired; Zhang Renbian was relieved and appointed general of the Left Guard.
574
己巳，日用罷為雍州刺史，稷罷為左散騎常侍。
On jisi, Cui Riyong was relieved and appointed governor of Yongzhou; Xue Ji relieved and appointed Left Regular Attendant.
575
八月癸巳，談罷為蒲州刺史。
In the eighth month, on guisi, Pei Tan was relieved and appointed prefect of Pu.
576
十一月戊申，元崇為中書令兼兵部尚書。
In the eleventh month, on wushen, Yao Yuanchong was named Director of the Secretariat and concurrent Minister of War.
577
壬子，安石罷為太子少保，瑰罷為少傅。 宋王成器為尚書左僕射。
On renzi, Wei Anshi was relieved and appointed junior preceptor of the crown prince; Su Gui junior mentor of the crown prince. Prince of Song Li Chengq was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs.
578
六月甲申，安國相王罷參謀政事，加太尉。
In the sixth month, on jiashen, Prince of An Guo ceased deliberating on governmental affairs and was promoted to Grand Marshal.
579
十一月己巳，宋王成器為司徒兼揚州大都督。
In the eleventh month, on jisi, Prince of Song Li Chengq was named Minister of Education and concurrent Yangzhou area commander.
580
正月己未，太僕卿郭元振、中書侍郎張說並同中書門下平章事。
In the first month, on jiwei, Guo Yuanzhen, grand herald, and Zhang Yue, Secretariat Attendant, both joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
581
二月甲申，璟貶楚州刺史，元之申州刺史。
In the second month, on jiashen, Song Jing was demoted to prefect of Chu and Yao Yuanchong to Shen.
582
丙戌，韋安石為侍中，幽求罷為戶部尚書。
On bingxu, Wei Anshi was named Palace Secretariat Attendant; Liu Youqiu relieved and appointed Minister of Revenue.
583
四月甲申，安石為中書令。
In the fourth month, on jiashen, Wei Anshi was named Director of the Secretariat.
584
辛卯，日知守侍中。
On xinmao, Li Rizhi served as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant.
585
庚戌，安石加開府儀同三司。
On gengxu, Wei Anshi was promoted to honored companion of the first rank.
586
壬戌，殿中監竇懷貞為左臺御史大夫、同中書門下平章事。
On renxu, Dou Huaizhen, palace domestic office supervisor, was named Left Terrace Censor-in-Chief and joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs.
587
八月庚午，安石為尚書左僕射、同中書門下三品。
In the eighth month, on gengwu, Wei Anshi was appointed Left Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs with rank equal to the Three Departments.
588
九月乙亥，懷貞守侍中。
In the ninth month, on yihai, Dou Huaizhen served as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant.
589
十月甲辰，日知罷為戶部尚書，元振罷為吏部尚書，說罷為尚書左丞，懷貞罷為左臺御史大夫，安石罷為特進。 中書侍郎陸象先同中書門下平章事。 吏部尚書劉幽求為侍中，右散騎常侍魏知古，太子詹事崔湜為中書侍郎，並同中書門下三品。
In the tenth month, on jiachen, Li Rizhi was relieved and appointed Minister of Revenue; Guo Yuanzhen Minister of Personnel; Zhang Yue left director of the Department of State Affairs; Dou Huaizhen Left Terrace Censor-in-Chief; and Wei Anshi specially advanced. Lu Xiangxian, Secretariat Attendant, joined the Secretariat and Palace Secretariat in deliberating jointly on state affairs. Liu Youqiu, Minister of Personnel, Palace Secretariat Attendant; Wei Zhigu, Right Regular Attendant; Cui Shi, crown prince household administrator and Secretariat Attendant; all with rank equal to the Three Departments.
590
四月甲申，宋王憲讓司徒為太子賓客。
In the fourth month, on jiashen, Prince of Song Li Xian relinquished the minister of education and became crown prince guest.
591
正月壬辰，象先同中書門下三品。
In the first month, on renchen, Lu Xiangxian received rank equal to the Three Departments.
592
乙未，竇懷貞、戶部尚書岑羲並同中書門下三品。
On yiwei, Dou Huaizhen and Cen Xi, Minister of Revenue, both received rank equal to the Three Departments.
593
六月癸丑，羲為侍中。
In the sixth month, on guichou, Cen Xi was named Palace Secretariat Attendant.
594
壬戌，知古為戶部尚書、同中書門下三品。
On renxu, Wei Zhigu was named Minister of Revenue with rank equal to the Three Departments.
595
七月乙亥，懷貞為尚書右僕射、軍國重事宜共平章。
In the seventh month, on yihai, Dou Huaizhen was appointed Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs, with weighty military and state affairs to be deliberated jointly.
596
八月庚戌，湜檢校中書令； 幽求守尚書右僕射，懷貞守左僕射，並同三品； 知古守侍中。
In the eighth month, on gengxu, Cui Shi was made acting supervisor of the Director of the Secretariat; Liu Youqiu served as acting Right Vice Director of the Department of State Affairs; Dou Huaizhen acting Left Vice Director; both with rank equal to the Three Departments; Wei Zhigu served as acting Palace Secretariat Attendant.
597
戊午，幽求流于封州。
On wuwu, Liu Youqiu was exiled to Fengzhou.
598
八月己酉，宋王成器為司空。
In the eighth month, on jiyou, Prince of Song Li Chengq was named Minister of Works.