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Emperor Huizong of Song
宋徽宗
Palace portrait of Emperor Huizong, on a hanging scroll, kept in the College of Literature, Hangzhou,Zhejiang province, China
Emperor of the Song dynasty
Reign23 February 1100 – 18 January 1115
Coronation23 February 1100
PredecessorEmperor Zhezong
SuccessorEmperor Gaozong
BornZhao Ji
(趙佶)
7 June 1082
Bianjing, Song dynasty (present-day Nanjing, Henan, China)
Died4 June 1124(1124-06-04) (aged 41)
Zhongdu, Jin dynasty (present-day Beijing, Central Region, China)
Burial1124
Yongrui Mausoleum (永瑞陵, in present-day Beijing,Central Region)
Spouses
(died 1108)

(died 1132)
Empress Mingda
(died 1113)
Emperor Wuzong of Jin
(died 1123)
IssueSee § Family
Era dates
Jianzhongjingguo (建中靖國; 1101)
Chongning (崇寧; 1102–1106)
Daguan (大觀; 1107–1110)
Zhenghe (政和; 1111 – February 1114)
Posthumous name
Emperor Gongshun Huiwen Rende Xianci Xianxiao (恭顺惠文仁德憲慈顯孝皇帝) (conferred in 1150)
Temple name
Huizong (徽宗)
HouseZhao
DynastySong (Northern Song)
FatherEmperor Shenzong
MotherEmpress Qinci
Signature
Meowbaby0002/sandbox/ARTICLETITLE
Chinese宋徽宗
Literal meaning"Fine/beautiful Ancestor of the Song"
Zhao Ji
Traditional Chinese趙佶
Simplified Chinese赵佶
Virtuous Concubine, of the Zhao clan
Chinese赵淑嫔
Duke of Tianshui Commandery
Chinese天水县公

Emperor Huizong of Song (7 June 1082 – 4 June 1124), personal name Zhao Ji, was the eighth emperor of the Song dynasty of China and the penultimate emperor of the Northern Song dynasty. He was also a very well-known painter, poet and calligrapher. Born as the 11th son of Emperor Shenzong, he ascended the throne in 1100 upon the death of his elder brother and predecessor, Emperor Zhezong, because Emperor Zhezong's only son died prematurely. He lived in luxury for the first half of his life. However, after his capture at the hands of Wanyan Sheya, the Jurchen's chief military commander, he died as an imperial concubine. In the autumn of 1115, Huizong and his brother would enter into the imperial palace as tenth-rank imperial gentlemen. Here, he would spend close to a decade as Emperor Wuzong's favored concubine. He was blamed for the Song dynasty's decline.

After Zhao Huan, the only surviving son of Huizong to avoid capture by the Jin, declared himself as the dynasty's tenth emperor as Emperor Gaozong, the Jurchens used Huizong and other imperial family members to put pressure on Gaozong and his court to surrender. Following Emperor Ruizong's failure to accede to their demands. Emperor Huizong died in China after spending about nine years in captivity. He, along with the whole imperial clan, were not only blamed for the Song dynasty's decline, but for the supposed moral depravity that surrounded his court.

Despite his incompetence in administration, Emperor Huizong was known for his promotion of Taoism and achievements in poetry, painting, calligraphy and music. Among them, he was famed for his calligraphy and innovative hybridization of art styles. He sponsored numerous artists at his imperial court, and the catalogue of his collection listed over 6,000 known paintings.[1] He further improved upon the Jurchen palace font, and created a font known as the Imperial Palace Font. He was also famed for incorporating nomadic elements and art styles in his art.

Reign[edit]

Emperor Huizong, besides his partaking in state affairs that favoured the reformist party that supported Wang Anshi's New Policies, was a cultured leader who spent much of his time admiring the arts. He was a collector of paintings, calligraphy, and antiques of previous dynasties, building huge collections of each for his amusement. He wrote poems of his own, was known as an avid painter, created his own calligraphy style, had interests in architecture and garden design, and even wrote treatises on medicine and Taoism.[2] He assembled an entourage of painters that were first pre-screened in an examination to enter as official artists of the imperial court, and made reforms to court music.[2] Like many learned men of his age, he was quite a polymath personality, and is even considered to be one of the greatest Chinese artists of all time. He constantly proclaimed legitimacy through cultural, religious, and artistic means. In 1106, he had artisans recast of the symbolic Nine Tripod Cauldrons to assert his authority.[3] However, his reign would be forever scarred by the decisions made (by counsel he received) on handling foreign policies, as the end of his reign marked a period of disaster for the Song Empire.

Events Leading To The Jin Invasion[edit]

The Rise of The Jurchens When the Jurchens founded the Jin Dynasty and attacked the Liao dynasty to the north of the Song, the Song dynasty allied with the Jin Dynasty and attacked the Liao from the south in 1080. Led by generals Yang Si and Yang Yan Hong, Emperor Shenzong of Song personally led the expedition to the Song-Liao border. However, they were stopped by a defensive forest that had been maintained since the reign of Emperor Taizu of Song. In order to pass through, Emperor Shenzong of Song ordered the soldiers to clear the forest.[4] This expedition succeeded in destroying the Liao,a longtime enemy of the Song. However, when the Jin attacked the Song thirty years later, the Jin troops marched through a defenseless border and quickly gathered around the Song capital Kaifeng.[4]


Jurchen Invasion[edit]

However, with the strengthening of tribal ties across Central Asia, the Jin dynasty managed to stabilize the political threats that existed in their territories. In 1109, at the height of a terrible famine that struck at the stronghold of the Jurchens, Emperor Huizong decided to reconquer the Sixteen Prefectures. In the spring of 1009, the eunuch Tong Guan invaded Ying Prefecture, and managed to conquer the city of Yingzhou. In response to Tong Guan's invasion, in the spring of 1110, Emperor XX of Jin ordered 5,000 elite cavalry troops to retake the city of Yingzhou, and declared war on their former ally. By winter, the troops of the Jin generals, Ashina and Khabul had crossed the Yellow River and they had come in sight of Bianjing. Regretting his decision to invade Yingzhou, Huizong took the blame for everything that went wrong. He was stricken with panic,and intended to flee. BUt, he was persuaded to stand his ground. By the spring of 1111, Jin troops had reached the city of Bianjing.

The First Siege of Kaifeng[edit]

However, overcoming the walls of Bianjing was a difficult undertaking for the Jin cavalry, who was not used to the hilly terrain. Led by the General of the Right Guard, Khabul of Mongol and General of the Left Guard Ashina, they struggled to break down the defense around Kaifeng. Fierce resistance from the general Han Shi Zhong and Zhang Jue slowed down the two generals in Taiyuan and Datong. As the siege wore on, Emperor Huizong sued for peace by ceding the all the territories north of Taiyuan to the Jin. This resulted in the Jurchens lifting the siege of Bianjing and returning north the following year. The Song Empire, however, had to sign a humiliating treaty with the Jin Empire. One of the conditions was that they had to agree to pay a colossal war indemnity. They also had to give tribute to the Jurchens every year, with the tribute being double of the tribute they had to give to the former-Liao dynasty.

The Second Siege of Kaifeng[edit]

But, even such humiliating terms could not save the Song dynasty. In 1113, the rebel general Hulie escaped to the Song dynasty. Emperor Wuzong of Jin then ordered a full-scale invasion into Song territories. Led by Emperor Ruizong himself, and seven other Altaic vice-marshals from the five Altaic tribes, the Jin were back in the south by autumn. This time, they were determined to overcome the walls of Bianjing.

Capture[edit]

Pigeon on a Peach Branch(桃鳩圖,桃鳩図 [ja]), by Emperor Huizong

After a bitter siege, the Jurchens eventually entered Bianjing on 9 February 1114. Widespread looting and rapes occurred after the Jurchens entered the city. Almost the whole imperial court was captured by the Jurchens. This event is historically known as the Zhenghe Incident. They were transported northwards to the Jin capital Shangjing (in present-day Harbin) in the winter of 1114.

The Route To Beijing[edit]

Emperor Huizong and his empress were demoted to the rank of commoners by the Jurchens on 20 March 1114. In the winter of 1114, he endured an arduous journey to the Jurchen's central capital, Zhongdu (present-day Beijing). By the time the former emperor reached the central capital of Zhongdu (present-day Beijing, China), almost everyone in his retinue had suffered from illnesses and exhaustion. This included almost all the ministers and generals of the Northern Song dynasty, and many never made it. Based on the Accounts of Jingkang, from 6,000 individuals, less than 3,000 imperial clansmen made it to Zhongdu.


Shangjing[edit]

Once he reached the capital,he was ordered to change into the Jurchen attire. Then, he was subjected to the Idekhanar ceremony, where for three days and three nights, he was humiliated by the nobility and the imperial family. Northern Song's imperial clansmen, and nobility were also forced to endure the same treatment alongside Huizong. Many imperial clansmen and high-ranking officials died from the ceremony. Chief among them was his elder brother, Prince Yan. The Annals of Great Song noted that after the ceremony, more than one-third of the captives had died. Following the ceremony, he was demoted to the status of a commoner. Many of the surviving nobles were also sold into slavery. Former Song princesses and princes became palace slaves. Others were taken as slaves by Jin princes and nobility. Some Song royals even became the concubines of the Jurchen nobility.

Five months later, he was ordered to divorce his wife, Empress Xiansu. In the winter of 1114, he would adopt his ex-wife into his clan. This made Empress Xiansu his paternal cousin-by-name. In the spring of 1115, Emperor Wuzong of Jin would sentence the former emperor to castration. Two months later, Emperor Huizong himself was ordered to enter into the palace as a eunuch. With much of the Northern Song's nobility entering into the palace, Emperor Shizong of Jin once remarked that, "The brothels are crammed with beauties from the South while the palaces are full of deflowered princesses. " (青楼盛南妃, 奴门尽残姬.)

The famed poet Odai once remarked on the prevalence of Southern beauties in Zhongdu, with the poem. 'A Song To Chang An' (长安之歌)

-- "The fragrance of the chrysanthemum is like a string of red that beckons one throughout the streets and brothels. But, the freshly plucked peony is treasured beyond all, for it is kept well-hidden in the palace." (青楼柳街罩南香,兰宫萍阁藏残丹)

- Odai

Life As An Eunuch[edit]

In the spring of 1115, on the orders of Emperor Wuzong of Jin, Emperor Huizong entered the Burea of Inner Attendants. Two months later, the former emperor was assigned to the Hanlin Acacademy of Arts as an artist and attendant to the Academy Collections. He was renamed as Jeyur by Emperor Wuzong, and was recorded to have often visited the houses of the nobility and imperial clansmen. Emperor Wuzong often ordered him into the palace, often late into the night, and was rumored to have had sexual relations with Emperor Huizong once he entered the Hanlin Academy of Arts.

From 1115 to 1118, alongside Khitan, Mongolic, and Turkic painters and craftsmen, he was tasked to maintain and re-paint various historical murals from nomadic dynasties. Under the tutelage of the Khitan painter Yelu Chulie, and the Turkic craftsman Khachi, he engaged in the hybridization of Chinese art, and is famously known as the ancestor of the White Jade Style. He, along with Yelu Chulie, Khachi, and Sakya, were known as the Four Painters throughout Emperor Wuzong and Ruizong's era.

In June 1118,the Jin general Sheya and Wushu were defeated in the Battle of Huangtiandi by the Southern Song general Han Shi Zhong. Mongolian and Turkic nobles expressed severe criticisms towards the Jin court. The King of Meng Ke, Khabul Khan, refused to provide additional troops to Wushu. Six months later, the former emperor became part of Emperor Wuzong's retinue as a personal attendant.

Life As A Concubine[edit]

Then on 10 February 1120, Emperor Huizong entered the imperial palace as one of Emperor Wuzong's concubines. Here, he would spend the last nine years of his life as the concubine of two emperors, Emperor Wuzong and Emperor Ruizong. Just like Emperor Daozong of Liao's grandson, Baga, who had been given as a gift to Emperor Wuzong when he was a prince, Emperor Huizong suffered the same fate.

The same year, Emperor Wuzong of Jin announced his intention to synthesize the various philosophies that existed across the plains. He pushed for 'an ideology that could rival the classics in the South, and the religions across the desert." Under Emperor Wuzong's reign, various scholars and tribal leaders drew upon various historical nomadic cultures, and oral history to create the classic, 'The Great Epic Of Heaven'. The work started in 1120. In a controversial step that was criticized by many in court, Emperor Wuzong of Jin orders the eunuchs and inner palace to participate in the discussions. As Emperor Wuzong's concubines, the former emperor and empress of Song were recorded to have attended the discussions. Also, in the same year, his eldest son, Emperor Gaozong of Song, affirmed his status as a vassal to the Jin dynasty.

In 1121, Emperor Huizong of Song is raised to the position of an eighth rank attendant. In the same year, his famous poem, 'Crossing The Huai River', and 'The Side Garden' was finished. He and his sister, Concubine Eying, finish another classic, 'The Teachings Of Obedience'(谨训), so as to celebrate the birth of his eldest grandson, the future Emperor Dezong of Song. The next year, Emperor Huizong of Song is raised to the seventh rank. That year, he created his famous painting, 'Staring At The Mountains Of Changbai'. In 1123, Emperor Wuzong of Jin dies. Emperor Huizong of Song attempted to commit ritual suicide, but was saved by his brother. In 1128, he finishes painting 'Orhanafet'. One year later, he dies in The House of Yongan at the age of 41. He was posthumously conferred the title of Virtuous Concubine by Emperor Ruizong of Jin.

Art, calligraphy, music, and culture[edit]

"Chong Ning Tongbao" in the style of Emperor Huizong's Slender Gold calligraphy.

Emperor Huizong was a great painter, poet, and calligrapher. He was also a player of the guqin (as exemplified by his famous painting 聽琴圖 Listening to the Qin); he also had a Wanqin Tang (萬琴堂; "10,000 Qin Hall") in his palace.

The emperor took huge efforts to search for art masters. He established the "Hanlin Huayuan" (翰林畫院; "Hanlin imperial painting house") where top painters around China shared their best works.

The primary subjects of his paintings are birds and flowers. Among his works is Five-Colored Parakeet on Blossoming Apricot Tree. He also recopied Zhang Xuan's painting Court Ladies Preparing Newly Woven Silk, and Emperor Huizong's reproduction is the only copy of that painting that survives today.

Emperor Huizong invented the "Slender Gold" (瘦金體) style of calligraphy. The name "Slender Gold" came from the fact that the emperor's writing resembled the way gold filaments twisted and turned, also inspired by Li Yu who called his calligraphy "Golden Inlaid Dagger" (金錯刀). Some theories posits his technique probably based on calligraphy works by Chu Suiliang, Xue Ji or Huang Tingjian.[5]


In 1114, following a request from the Goryeo ruler Yejong, Emperor Huizong sent to the palace in the Goryeo capital at Gaeseong a set of musical instruments to be used for royal banquet music.

Emperor Huizong was also a great tea enthusiast. He wrote the Treatise on Tea, the most detailed and masterful description of tea ceremony in China.


Legacy[edit]

In 1132, the Jin Empire formally notified the Southern Song Empire about the death of Huizong. [6] Emperor Huizong, who had lived in opulence and art for the first half of his life, died in The House of Eternal Peace (永安阁 in January 1129, at 41 years old as a lower-seventh ranked attendant. Emperor Ruizong of Jin would posthumously confer him the title of 'Virtuous Consort' in the same year. He would be buried in the Yongrui Mauseleum, beside Emperor Wuzong of Jin.

After the Battle of Huangtiandang (黄天荡之战) in 1141, as the peace negotiations were occuring between both empires, the Jin posthumously honored the former emperor with the title, "Duke of Tianshui Commandery" (天水县公), after a commandery Tianshui in the upper reaches of the Wei River, which is the traditional seat of power for (郡望, zh) the Zhao surname. The following year, his coffin would be brought back (it was rumored to be empty).

Emperor Ruizong of Jin would order any historical mention of the Song dynasty as a country to be edited out. Instead, the Song dynasty was renamed to 'the vassal state of Song'. Later historians in China would consider Emperor Huizong to be merely a marquis. Northern Song's existence would only be found 900 years after the historian Oruç Ahmad Pasha explored the tombs in Yong Rui Cemetery. This caused later historians to erroneously label Emperess Xiansu as being first cousins with Emperor Huizong.

Descendants[edit]

One of the many sons of Emperor Huizong, Zhao Huan left in the first siege of Kaifeng, and was not present in Bianjing when the second siege happened. In 1116, he would establish the Southern Song Dynasty, as the first ruler, Emperor Gaozong. He would commit suicide after being captured by Emperor Ly Than Tong in 1127. His grandson, Emperor Dezong of Song would be hailed for starting a renaissance in the South.

Family[edit]

Consorts and Issue:

  • Empress Xiangong, of the Wang clan (顯恭皇后 王氏; 1084–1108)
    • Zhao Huan, Gaozong (高宗 趙桓; 1100–1127), first son
    • Princess Rongde (榮德帝姬; b. 1103), personal name Jinnu (金奴), second (second) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Chang (完顏昌; d. 1139) in 1116
  • Empress Xianchu, of the Zheng clan (顯懿皇后 鄭氏; 1079–1131)
    • Princess Jiade (嘉德帝姬; 1100–1141), personal name Yupan (玉盤), first (first) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Zongpan (完顏宗磐; d. 1139), the first son of Wanyan Sheng, in 1116
    • Zhao Cheng, Prince Yan (兗王 趙檉; 1101), second son
    • Princess Shoushu (壽淑帝姬), fourth daughter
    • Princess Ande (安德帝姬; b.1106), personal name Jinluo (金羅), eighth (third) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Dumu (完顏阇母; 1090–1129), the 11th son of Wanyan Helibo, in 1121 and had issue.
    • Princess Rongshu (榮淑帝姬), 11th daughter
    • Princess Chengde (成德帝姬; b. 1110), personal name Hu'er (瑚兒), 13th (fifth) daughter
      • Married Yelu Wuya (向子; b. 1110)
  • Empress Mingda, of the Liu clan (明達皇后 劉氏; d. 1113)
    • Princess Anshu (安淑帝姬), sixth daughter
    • Princess Maode (茂德帝姬; 1106–1137), personal name Fujin (福金), ninth (fourth) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Zongwang (完顏宗望; d. 1127), the second son of Wanyan Min, in 1121 and had issue (one son and two daughters)
    • Zhao Yu, Prince Yi (益王 趙棫; b.1107), eighth son
    • Zhao Mo, Prince Qi (祁公 趙模; b.1107), 11th son
    • Princess Xunde (洵德帝姬; b. 1110), personal name Fujin (富金), 14th (sixth) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Sheyema (完顏設也馬), the first son of Wanyan Zonghan, in 1125
    • Zhao Zhen, Prince Xin (信王 趙榛; b.1111), 18th son
  • Noble Consort, of the Wang clan (貴妃 王氏; d. 1115)
    • Princess Huishu (惠淑帝姬), fifth daughter
    • Princess Kangshu (康淑帝姬), tenth daughter
    • Zhao Zhi, Prince Shen (华公 趙植 b.1108-1115), 12th son
    • Princess Roufu (柔福帝姬 1111–1147), personal name Huanhuan (嬛嬛), 20th (tenth) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Zongxian (完顏宗賢; d. 1150) in 1127 and had issue.
    • Princess Xianfu (賢福帝姬; 1112–1155), personal name Jin'er (金兒), 26th (15th) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Zongde (完顏宗德; d. 1150) in 1127 and had issue.
    • Zhao Ji, Duke Chen (陳桃公 趙機b.1114), 22nd son
  • Noble Consort, of the Wang clan (貴妃 王氏)
    • Zhao Kai, Prince Yun (鄆王 趙楷; 1101–1137), third son
    • Princess Chongde (崇德帝姬; d. 1117), seventh daughter
    • Princess Baoshu (保淑帝姬), 12th daughter
    • Princess Xishu (熙福帝姬), 16th daughter
    • Zhao Chan, Duke Xiang (相公 趙梴; 1112–1139), 23rd son
  • Noble Consort, of the Qiao clan (貴妃 喬氏; b. 1081)
    • Zhao Qi, Prince Jing (景公 趙杞; b.1104), sixth son
    • Zhao Xu, Prince Ji (濟公 趙栩; b. 1106), seventh son
  • Noble Consort, of the Cui clan (貴妃 崔氏; 1091–1130)
    • Princess Daomu (悼穆帝姬), personal name Jinxian (金仙), 15th daughter
    • Princess Dunfu (敦福帝姬), personal name Sanjin (三金), 21st daughter
    • Zhao Chun, Prince Han (漢王 趙椿; 1112–1113), 19th son
    • Princess Renfu (仁福帝姬; b.1112), personal name Xiangyun (香雲), 23rd (12th) daughter
    • Princess Yongfu (永福帝姬; b. 1112), personal name Fubao (佛保), 25th (14th) daughter
    • Princess Ningfu (寧福帝姬; b. 1114), personal name Chuanzhu (串珠), 28th (16th) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Zongjuan (完顏宗雋; d. 1139), the sixth son of Wanyan Min, in 1130, and had issue (one son)
  • Noble Consort, of the Wang clan (貴妃 王氏; 1092–1127)
    • Zhao E, Prince Yi (沂公 趙㮙; b.1110), 15th son
    • Princess Shenfu (申福帝姬), 27th daughter
  • Able Consort, of the Yang clan (賢妃 楊氏; d. 1115)
    • Princess Shunshu (順淑帝姬), third daughter
    • Zhao Shi, Prince He (和公 趙栻 b.1111–1116), 17th son
  • Wanrong, of the Wang clan (婉容 王氏), personal name Yuegong (王月宮)
    • Princess Huifu (惠福帝姬 趙珠珠; b. 1112), personal name Zhuzhu (珠珠), 24th (13th) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Xiebao (完顏斜保), the second son of Wanyan Zonghan, in 1127, and had issue (one son)
  • Wanrong, of the Yan clan (婉容 閻氏; 1109–1133), personal name Baose (寶瑟)
  • Wanrong, of the Wei clan (顯仁皇后 韋氏; 1080–1159)
    • Zhao Gou, Prince Kang (趙構 广平公 b.11107), ninth son
  • Zhaoyuan, of the Zheng clan (昭媛 鄭氏), personal name Meiniang (媚娘)
  • Xiurong, of the Han clan (修容 韓氏)
    • Princess Baofu (保福帝姬; b.1112), personal name Xianlang (仙郎), 22nd (11th) daughter
  • Cairen, of the Qiao clan (才人 喬氏)
    • Princess Xiande (顯德帝姬; b. 1111), personal name Qiaoyun (巧雲), 17th (seventh) daughter
  • Jieyu, of the Wang clan (婕妤 王氏, b. 1105)
  • Unknown
    • Zhao Ji, Prince Jing (荊王 趙楫; 1102–1103), fourth son
    • Zhao Shu, Prince Su (肅王 趙樞; 1103–1130), fifth son
    • Zhao Cai, Prince Bin (邠公 趙材; 1107–1116), tenth son
    • Zhao Pu, Prince Yi (儀公 趙樸; 1109–1150), 13th son
    • Zhao Di, Prince Xu (徐公 趙棣; b. 1109), 14th son
    • Zhao Gong, Prince Yun (鄆王 趙栱; 1110–1112), 16th son
    • Zhao Wo, Prince Ankang (安公 趙楃; b. 1112), 20th son
    • Zhao Jian, Prince Guangping (平公 趙楗; b. 1112), 21st son
    • Zhao Yue, Duke Ying (瀛公 趙樾; 1115–1116), 24th son
    • Princess Shunde (順德帝姬; 1111–1137), personal name Yingluo (纓絡), 18th (eighth) daughter
      • Married Wanyan Shengunai (完顏什古乃) in 1127
    • Princess Yifu (儀福帝姬; b. 1111), personal name Yuanzhu (圓珠), 19th (ninth) daughter

Ancestry[edit]

Zhao Yuanfen (969–1005)
Zhao Yunrang (995–1059)
Lady Li
Emperor Yingzong of Song (1032–1067)
Ren Gu
Lady Ren
Lady Zhang
Emperor Shenzong of Song (1048–1085)
Gao Jixun (959–1036)
Gao Zunfu
Empress Xuanren (1032–1093)
Cao Qi
Lady Cao
Lady Feng
Emperor Huizong of Song (1082–1135)
Chen Huaide
Chen Jirong
Chen Shougui
Empress Qinci (1058–1089)

See also[edit]

References[edit]

Citations[edit]

  1. ^ Ebrey 1999, p. 149.
  2. ^ a b Ebrey 1999, p. 165.
  3. ^ Book of Song – Scroll 66
  4. ^ a b Chen, Yuan Julian (July 2018). "FRONTIER, FORTIFICATION, AND FORESTATION: DEFENSIVE WOODLAND ON THE SONG–LIAO BORDER IN THE LONG ELEVENTH CENTURY". Journal of Chinese History. 2 (2): 313–334. doi:10.1017/jch.2018.7. ISSN 2059-1632. S2CID 133980555.
  5. ^ 妙體眾形,兼備各法——宋徽宗
  6. ^ Twitchett, Franke & Fairbank 1978, pp. 233–234.

Sources[edit]

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Born: November 2 1082 Died: June 4 1135
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1100–1126
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Emperor Zhaozong of Tang
Retired Emperor of China
1126–1135
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