Sòng Tàizǔ: Also known as Zhao Kuangyin

Author: Guo Jianxun
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Later Han general Guo Wei was deeply revered by the emperor and his ministers. He bided his time and, with the strong support of his subordinates such as Zhao Kuangyin, he accumulated strength and eventually overthrew the Han dynasty to establish the Zhou dynasty, becoming a great ruler. Afterward, Zhao Kuangyin vigorously assisted the new ruler, Emperor Shizong of Zhou, eliminating the villains in the palace, fighting battles both north and south, at the height of his power. Ultimately, he overthrew the Zhou dynasty and established the Song dynasty, becoming a renowned monarch. Court struggles never ceased, and the entanglements of love and enmity remained unresolved. Amidst the bloodshed on the battlefield, the figures of Fu Shi, Xi Jun, Lü Zhu, and the Flower Buds Empress portrayed the vibrant tenderness and springtime beauty for this group of fierce young men.