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Liao Court Intrigue (1063)

Type Event Region East Asia Time 1063

In 1063, Emperor Daozong's ninth year, a fierce power struggle erupted at Shangjing between the imperial clan and powerful officials, suppressed by l…

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  1. 1063Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture · Liao dynastyAn accusation claimed that Yelü Chongyuan's son Yelü Nielugu and others colluded with certain imperial clansmen and officials to launch a coup during the emperor's autumn hunt or tour. News reached the throne, shaking the court, and Daozong urgently convened close ministers to discuss countermeasures.
  2. 1063Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture · Liao dynastyNorthern-side Lin-ya Yelü Renxian led the imperial guard in a swift strike, putting down Yelü Nielugu's rebellion. Daozong then issued an edict to thoroughly punish the conspirators; many imperial clansmen and officials were executed or exiled, further concentrating court power in the emperor and his confidants.

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