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]
