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Li Cunxu

Type Figure Region Shanxi Time 885–926 Also known as Li Cunxu、Emperor Zhuangzong of Tang、Li Yazi

Li Cunxu, founding emperor of Later Tang in the Five Dynasties and son of Prince of Jin Li Keyong, destroyed Later Liang in 923, took Luoyang as capi…

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  1. 908–923Taiyuan · TaiyuanLi Keyong died in 908 and Li Cunxu succeeded as Prince of Jin, holding Hedong against Later Liang for years. Skilled at using surprise forces, he repeatedly defeated Liang armies at Baixiang, Jiazhai and other battles, gradually expanding his sphere of influence.
  2. 923–926Luoyang · LuoyangIn 923 he led troops into Bianliang, destroyed Later Liang, proclaimed himself emperor at Luoyang with the state name Tang. Initially he governed vigorously, but gradually indulged in actors and hunting; in the Xingsheng Palace mutiny of 926 he was killed by rebel troops.

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