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Emperor Weishao of Jin, Wanyan Yongji

Type Figure Region China Time c. 1150–1213 Also known as Wanyan Yongji、Emperor Weishao、Prince Wei

Seventh emperor of the Jin dynasty and uncle of Emperor Zhangzong; Prince Wei from CE 1201–1207, he was enthroned in 1208 after Zhangzong died withou…

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  1. 1201–1207Zhongdu · Zhongdu CircuitSeventh son of Emperor Shizong of Jin and uncle of Emperor Zhangzong, he was enfeoffed as Prince Wei. During the Taihe era he married a daughter of Zhangzong and held posts such as commissioner of military affairs, prominent in the imperial clan but of mediocre ability.
  2. 1208Zhongdu · Zhongdu CircuitEmperor Zhangzong died in the eleventh month of Taihe 8 without an heir, and Yongji was enthroned through the support of Pusan Kui and others, adopting the era name Da'an. After his death Yongji was posthumously titled Emperor Weishao, a pejorative (bian) title in the Jin dynasty.
  3. 1208–1210Zhongdu · Zhongdu CircuitAfter accession he concluded the Jiading peace with the Southern Song, raising annual tribute payments to 300,000 taels and restoring peace between Song and Jin. Yongji governed incompetently, was devoted to Buddhism, and the court grew increasingly corrupt.

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