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Tanglong Coup

Type Event Region China Time 710

On the night of gengzi, sixth month of the first Tanglong year (July 21, 710), Prince of Linzi Li Longji and Princess Taiping launched a palace coup …

Timeline

  1. 710Chang'an · ShaanxiEmperor Zhongzong of Tang, Li Xian, died suddenly; Empress Wei installed the young emperor Li Chongmao, changed the era name to Tanglong, and ruled as regent, with Wei clan members controlling the imperial guard, leading the court and realm to suspect she intended to follow Wu Zetian's example and declare herself emperor.
  2. 710Xuanwu Gate, Taiji Palace · ShaanxiLi Longji led Xue Chongjian, Liu Youqiu, and others with the Ten Thousand Cavalry through Xuanwu Gate into the palace, beheading Wei Bo and Wei Xuan, and killing Empress Wei, Princess Anle, Wu Yanxiu, and Wei-Wu partisans, completely destroying the Wei clan faction.
  3. 710Chang'an · ShaanxiThe young emperor Li Chongmao abdicated and Prince of Xiang Li Dan ascended the throne as Emperor Ruizong of Tang; Li Longji was made Crown Prince, and Princess Taiping was additionally granted the title Grand Princess Protector of the Realm, her power growing daily.

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