Zhao Shu

Type Figure Region Northern Song Time 1032–1067 Also known as Emperor Yingzong of Song、Zhao Zongshi

Zhao Shu (1032–1067), temple name Yingzong, was the fifth emperor of the Northern Song;…

Timeline

1035–1040Imperial Palace of the Eastern Capital Kaifeng Prefecture · Eastern Capital Kaifeng PrefectureIn the second year of Jingyou he was brought into the imperial palace as a child by Emperor Renzong, given the name Zhao Zongshi, entrusted to Empress Cao's care, and appointed Deputy Commandant of the Left Gate Guard, being raised as a potential successor to the heirless emperor.
1047–1048Prince Pu's residence · ZhuozhouIn the seventh year of Qingli Zhao Zongshi married Gao Taotao, niece of Empress Cao, and the next year a son Zhao Zhongzhen (later Emperor Shenzong of Song) was born. At this time Emperor Renzong still had not designated an heir, and Zhao Zongshi lived in the prince's residence, not yet formally an imperial prince.
1050Eastern Capital Kaifeng Prefecture · Eastern Capital Kaifeng PrefectureIn the second year of Huangyou Zhao Zongshi was appointed Right Guard Grand General and Yuezhou Training Commissioner, later serving as Right Yulin Army Grand General and Yizhou Inspector, his status gradually rising, but he was still not formally designated Crown Prince, the succession remaining undecided.