EPISODE · Jul 17, 2015 · 39 MIN
#70 - S&N 14: The Hou Jing Disturbance
from The History of China Podcast · host Chris Stewart
The end of Emperor Wu’s 5-decade-long rule over the Liang Empire is jam-packed with action. Following the split between Eastern and Western Wei in the North, it seems like there’s might be peace and quiet in the South for once. But this will prove short-lived, indeed. First, Vietnam will rise up in it first major rebellion in centuries against Chinese hegemony, and then a general from the far north will go rogue, defect from his warlord, and offer up his territories to Liang. It seems like an offer too good to be true… and as Emperor Wu will learn the hard way, what seems too good, usually is… Time-Frame Covered: 535-557 CE Major Historical Figures: Liang Emperor Wu of Liang (née Xiao Yan) [r. 502-549] Acting Prime Minister Zhu Yi Marquis Xiao Zi, Governor of Jiao Privince Marquis Xiao Yuanming Xiao Yong, Governor of Kuang Province General Chen Baxian Eastern Wei Warlord Gao Huan Prince Gao Cheng Emperor Xiaowen General Murong Shaozong General Hou Jing Western Wei Warlord Yuwen Tai Emperor Xiaojing Rouran Khaganate Chiliantoubingdoufa Khan Vietnam (Jiao Province/Van Xuan Empire) Ly Bon (Ly Nam De/ Emperor Ly of the South) Trieu Tuc, Chieftain of Chu-dien City Trieu Quang Phuc (Trieu Viet Vong/King Trieu of Viet)
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The end of Emperor Wu’s 5-decade-long rule over the Liang Empire is jam-packed with action. Following the split between Eastern and Western Wei in the North, it seems like there’s might be peace and quiet in the South for once. But this will prove short-lived, indeed. First, Vietnam will rise up in it first major rebellion in centuries against Chinese hegemony, and then a general from the far north will go rogue, defect from his warlord, and offer up his territories to Liang. It seems like an offer too good to be true… and as Emperor Wu will learn the hard way, what seems too good, usually is… Time-Frame Covered: 535-557 CE Major Historical Figures: Liang Emperor Wu of Liang (née Xiao Yan) [r. 502-549] Acting Prime Minister Zhu Yi Marquis Xiao Zi, Governor of Jiao Privince Marquis Xiao Yuanming Xiao Yong, Governor of Kuang Province General Chen Baxian Eastern Wei Warlord Gao Huan Prince Gao Cheng Emperor Xiaowen General Murong Shaozong General Hou Jing Western Wei Warlord Yuwen Tai Emperor Xiaojing Rouran Khaganate Chiliantoubingdoufa Khan Vietnam (Jiao Province/Van Xuan Empire) Ly Bon (Ly Nam De/ Emperor Ly of the South) Trieu Tuc, Chieftain of Chu-dien City Trieu Quang Phuc (Trieu Viet Vong/King Trieu of Viet)
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