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Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, Li Ye

Type Figure Region Tang dynasty China Time c. 867–904 Also known as Li Ye、Li Min、Zhaozong

Emperor Zhaozong of Tang, Li Ye, was the 20th emperor of the Tang, born in 867 and enthroned in 888;…

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  1. c. 867–893Chang'an · Tang dynastyLi Ye was the seventh son of Emperor Yizong of Tang, enfeoffed as Prince of Shou. In 888 after his brother Xizong's death, the eunuch Yang Fugong enthroned him, changing the era name to Longji. Zhaozong governed diligently, appointed capable officials, and sent troops against the warlords, but his efforts to curb them repeatedly failed and central authority could not be restored.
  2. 893–904Luoyang · Tang dynastyIn 896 Zhaozong was held by Li Maozhen; later Zhu Wen escorted him to move the capital to Luoyang. In 903 Zhu Wen executed the eunuchs, and Zhaozong became a complete puppet. In 904 Zhu Wen murdered Zhaozong and enthroned his son Li Zuo; the Tang existed in name only.

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