Zhao Yun (January 26, 1205- November 16, 1264), also known as Emperor Lizong of the Song Dynasty, was the 14th emperor of the Song Dynasty (reigned from September 17, 1224- November 16, 1264). He was the tenth grandson of Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty, Zhao Kuangyin, and the ninth grandson of Emperor Dezhao. Below, the history encyclopedia editor will bring you a detailed introduction. Let’s take a look together!
Introduction
Zhao Yun, originally named Zhao and Ju, was from Shanyin, Shaoxing Prefecture (now Shaoxing, Zhejiang). In the fifteenth year of the Jiading reign (1222 AD), he was appointed as the heir of Prince Yi, the younger brother of Emperor Ningzong of Song, and bestowed with precious sincerity. In the 17th year of Jiading (1224), he was appointed as Prince Ningzong and given the name Yun. After the death of Emperor Ningzong of Song, Zhao Yun was enthroned as emperor by the powerful minister Shi Miyuan.
During the first ten years of Zhao Yun’s reign, he was under the control of the powerful prime minister Shi Miyuan. He had no involvement in government affairs and revered Neo Confucianism, indulging in sensual pleasures. It was not until the sixth year of Shaoding (1233), after Shi Miyuan’s death, that Zhao Yun began to take charge of politics. At the beginning of his rule, he aspired to revive the country and took reform measures such as dismissing the Kuomintang, personally promoting Taiwan, clarifying officials, and rectifying finances, known as the “Duanping Genghua” in history. In the first year of Duanping (1234), troops were sent to join forces with Mongolia to defeat Jin. In the same year, he sent troops to recapture the three capitals, but ended in failure. The following year (1235), the Mongol Khan Wokuotai launched a full-scale invasion of the Song Dynasty, citing the Song Dynasty’s breach of contract. The Song Mongolian War, which lasted for more than 40 years, broke out. In his later years, Zhao Yun indulged in a life of debauchery and debauchery, and the government fell into the hands of corrupt officials such as Ding Daquan and Jia Sidao, causing the country to rapidly decline. In the Battle of Ezhou, Prime Minister Jia Sidao submitted to the Mongols in the name of Zhao Yun and completely ceded the land north of the Yangtze River.
In the fifth year of Jingding (1264), Zhao Yun passed away in Lin’an and reigned for forty-one years, second only to Emperor Renzong, at the age of sixty. The posthumous title is Jiandao Beide Dadong Fuxing Liewen Renwu Shengming Anxiao Emperor, and the temple name is Lizong. Buried in Yongmu Mausoleum.
Character evaluation
The Complete History of the Song Dynasty: Between forty-one years, the sun and moon rose steadily, and the end was as cautious as ever.
Aisin Gioro Xuanye: The vastness of the world depends on one person’s judgment. It is advisable to read books and understand the truth, so that thousands of insights can be gained and decisions can be made in the present, without shifting the power of nature. If there is no fixed opinion in the middle, one must appoint officials, gradually leading to the relaxation of Qian Gang and the downfall of Tai A Bianluo. There are few who are not defeated, as can be seen from the example of Emperor Lizong of Song.
Anecdotes and allusions
Summoning prostitutes into the palace
Zhao Yun had a preference for women in his later years, and the Three Palaces and Six Courtyards could no longer satisfy his desires. When Dong Songchen, an internal attendant who is good at flattery, saw it, he found Tang An’an, a famous prostitute in Lin’an, for Zhao Yun during the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival). And Tang Anan is beautiful and skilled in singing and dancing. Zhao Yun was very fond of her at first sight, so he left her in the palace and favored her day and night. Tang Anan, relying on Zhao Yun’s favor, lived a luxurious life. Tang Anan’s household utensils, from makeup boxes and wine utensils to water basins and fire boxes, are all made of gold and silver; The curtains and cushions are all made of exquisite silk and brocade; There are countless rare treasures to play with. In addition to Tang Anan, Zhao Yun often summoned some courtesans and dancers into the palace.
Living room attendant Mou Zicai wrote a letter to advise Zhao Yun: ‘This action will ruin Your Majesty’s 30-year self-cultivation practice!’ However, Zhao Yun instructed someone to tell Mou Zicai not to disclose it to others, so as not to damage the image of the emperor. Yao Mian used Tang Xuanzong, Yang Guifei, and Gao Lishi as examples to advise Zhao Yun. Zhao Yun shamelessly replied, “Although I am not virtuous, I am not as bad as Emperor Ming
Birth vision
It is said that on the night before Zhao Yun’s birth, King Rong dreamed of a person wearing a purple robe and a gold hat visiting him. When I woke up, the night had not yet passed for ten minutes, and the room was colorful and bright, with red light shining on the sky like the center of the sun. Three days after Zhao Yun was born, his family heard the sound of cars and horses outside the house and hurriedly rushed out to look, but saw nothing. When he was a child, he used to sleep during the day when someone suddenly saw dragon scales faintly appearing on his body.
