Emperor Xingzong of Liao (Yelü Zongzhen)

Timeline

1. 1021–1034Supreme Capital, Linhuang Prefecture · Supreme Capital CircuitIn the first year of Taiping he was invested as crown prince; in the tenth year of Taiping he served as judge of the Northern and Southern Privy Councils. After Shengzong's death in 1031 he succeeded to the throne, changing the era name to Jingfu; his mother Xiao Noujin served as regent, and after growing up Xingzong launched a coup to seize power and rule in person.
2. 1034–1055Liao realm · LiaoAfter taking personal rule he changed the era name to Chongxi, campaigning against Western Xia year after year and demanding increased payments from the Song. During Chongxi he made his son Yelü Hongji Prince Commander of All Forces under Heaven without establishing him as crown prince, and once drunkenly promised his brother Yelü Chongyuan the succession; the state declined while he exhausted its resources on warfare.