In the state of Later Tang, things go from bad to worse as a revolving door of emperors combines with a suddenly-mercenary imperial guard corps... all to bring the state itself to an untimely, but fiery, demise.

Time Period Covered:

926-937 CE

Major Historical Figures:

Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang (Li Siyuan)[r. 926-933]

Prince Li Congrong [d. 933]

Emperor Li Conghou of Later Tang [r. 933-934]

Chancellor Zhu Hongjiao [d. 934]

Chancellor Feng Yun [d. 934]

Emperor Li Congke of Later Tang [r. 934-936]

Shi Jingtang, Emperor of Later Jin [r. 936-942]

Meng Zhixiang, Emperor of Later Shu [r. 933-934]

Emperor Taizong of Liao (Yelü Guangde) [r. 927-947]

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