Emperor Yingzong of Yuan

Timeline

1. 1321–1322Dadu · North ChinaIn 1321 Yingzong took over governance from his grandmother's regency, promoted Confucian officials such as Baiju, cut redundant posts, reformed the finances, and restored the old examination system of the Yanyou era, attempting to use Chinese law to restrain Mongol and Semu privilege, provoking a strong conservative backlash at court.
2. 1323Nanpo · Inner MongoliaIn August 1323, while traveling from Dadu to Shangdu, Yingzong was camped at Nanpo when Teshi, Yesün Temür, and other powerful ministers and guards launched a coup; Yingzong and chancellor Baiju were both killed; after the coup Prince Yesün Temür (Emperor Taiding) was enthroned and the reforms were halted.