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Chai Rong

921–959 · 10th century · Also known as Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou

Chai Rong, Emperor Shizong of Later Zhou, was the adopted son of its founder Guo Wei and reigned from 954. An able ruler, he reformed the army and finances, suppressed Buddhist monasteries to obtain bronze for coins, and took territory from the Southern Tang and the Khitan Liao. His campaigns prepared the reunification of China under the Song dynasty.

Chai Rong
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Later Zhou

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