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Li Deming

Type Figure Region Tanguts Time 980–1032 Also known as Prince of Xiping、King of Great Xia

Li Deming (980–1032), son of Li Jiqian, succeeded to the Dingnan Military Command and pursued a policy of allying with Liao and submitting to Song, r…

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  1. 1004–1006Lingzhou · YinchuanAfter Li Jiqian died in battle, Li Deming succeeded to his followers while still young, initially assisted in governance by his mother Lady Weizang. He continued his father and grandfather's enterprise, maneuvering between Song and Liao, gradually consolidating rule over the four provinces of Yinzhou and Xiazhou.
  2. 1006–1010Xingzhou · YinchuanDuring the Dazhong Xiangfu era, Liao enfeoffed Li Deming as Prince of Xiping; Song also retroactively recognized his status around the 7th year of Dazhong Xiangfu (1014). During this period the Tanguts maintained tributary relations with both Song and Liao, and the northwestern situation was relatively relaxed.

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