Emperor Xiaozong of Song



















































Emperor Xiaozong of Song
宋孝宗
宋孝宗皇帝.jpg
Emperor of the Song dynasty
Reign 24 July 1162 – 18 February 1189
Coronation 24 July 1162
Predecessor Emperor Gaozong
Successor Emperor Guangzong

Retired Emperor of the Song dynasty
Reign 18 February 1189 – 28 June 1194
Born Zhao Bocong (1127–1133)
Zhao Yuan (1133–1160)
Zhao Wei (1160–1162)
Zhao Shen (1162–1194)
27 November 1127
Died 28 June 1194(1194-06-28) (aged 66)







Era dates
Longxing (隆興; 1163–1164)
Qiandao (乾道; 1165–1173)
Chunxi (淳熙; 1174–1189)
Posthumous name
Shaotong Tongdao Guande Zhaogong Zhewen Shenwu Mingsheng Chengxiao Huangdi
(紹統同道冠德昭功哲文神武明聖成孝皇帝)
(awarded in 1197)
Temple name
Xiaozong (孝宗)
House House of Zhao
Father Zhao Zicheng
Mother Lady Zhang






























Emperor Xiaozong of Song
Chinese 宋孝宗
Literal meaning "Filial Ancestor of the Song"







Zhao Shen
Traditional Chinese 趙眘
Simplified Chinese 赵眘







Yuanyong
(courtesy name)
Chinese 元永









This is a Chinese name; the family name is Zhao.

Emperor Xiaozong of Song (27 November 1127 – 28 June 1194), personal name Zhao Shen, courtesy name Yuanyong, was the 11th emperor of the Song dynasty in China and the second emperor of the Southern Song dynasty. He started his reign in 1162 when his adoptive father and predecessor, Emperor Gaozong, abdicated and passed the throne to him. Even though Emperor Gaozong became a Taishang Huang ("Retired Emperor") after his abdication, he remained the de facto ruler, so Emperor Xiaozong only fully took over the reins of power in 1187 after Emperor Gaozong's death. After ruling for about a year, Emperor Xiaozong followed in his predecessor's footsteps and abdicated in favour of his third son Zhao Dun (Emperor Guangzong), while he became Taishang Huang and still remained in power until his death in 1194.


He was the first descendant of Emperor Taizu to become emperor.




Contents






  • 1 Names


  • 2 Early life


  • 3 Reign


  • 4 Family


  • 5 See also


  • 6 References





Names


Zhao Shen's birth name was Zhao Bocong (趙伯琮). In March 1133, after Zhao Bocong entered the imperial palace, his name was changed to Zhao Yuan (趙瑗). In April 1160, after Zhao Yuan was adopted by Emperor Gaozong, his name was changed to Zhao Wei (趙瑋). In July 1162, when Zhao Wei became crown prince, his name was changed again to Zhao Shen (趙眘).


Zhao Shen was given the courtesy name Yuangui (元瑰) in May 1160. In July 1162, when he became crown prince, his courtesy name was changed to Yuanyong (元永).



Early life


Zhao Shen was a seventh-generation descendant of Emperor Taizu, the founder and first emperor of the Song dynasty. He was the second son of Zhao Zicheng (趙子偁; died 1143), a sixth cousin of Emperor Gaozong, the 10th Song emperor. After the Jingkang Incident in 1127, Emperor Gaozong's father, eldest brother and most of his close relatives were taken prisoner by the Jurchen-led Jin Empire. As Emperor Gaozong's only son, Zhao Fu (趙旉), died prematurely around the age of two, the emperor ordered his officials to start searching for other living descendants of the imperial family. Zhao Shen was discovered and adopted by Emperor Gaozong in April 1160 as a son. In July 1162, Emperor Gaozong officially designated Zhao Shen as his crown prince and heir apparent.


In 24 July 1162, Emperor Gaozong abdicated in favor of Emperor Xiaozong who became emperor although Emperor Gaozong retained power as Taishang Huang.



Reign


During the reign of Emperor Xiaozong, the Chinese increased the number of trade missions that would dock at ports throughout the Indian Ocean, where Arab and Hindu influence was once predominant. Xiaozong also was responsible for Yue Fei's posthumous rehabilitation, clearing out the remnants of Qin Hui's faction in court, and stabilizing the economy making his reign the most powerful era of the Southern Song Dynasty.


Archery and equestrianism were required for non-military officials at the Military College in 1162 during Emperor Xiaozong's reign.[1]


In 1165, he reached peace with the Jin Dynasty.


In 1187, the impetus Emperor Gaozong died and Emperor Xiaozong was stricken with grief and said he would only rule for two years.


In 1189, Emperor Xiaozong abdicated in favour of his son, Zhao Dun who took the throne as Emperor Guangzong. He then granted himself the title Taishang Huang and remained as the de facto ruler.


He became ill in 1194 and died. Emperor Guangzong refused to attend his funeral and as a result, was forced to give his throne to the deceased retired emperor’s grandson Emperor Ningzong.



Family



  • Parents:

    • Zhao Zicheng (秀安僖王 趙子偁; d. 1144), great great great grandson of Zhao Defang, the son of Zhao Kuangyin

    • Lady Zhang (張氏; d. 1167)



  • Consorts and Issue:



  1. Posthumous empress Guo (成穆皇后 郭氏; 1126 – 1156)

    1. Zhao Qi (莊文皇太子 趙愭; 1144 – 1167)

    2. Zhao Kai (魏惠憲王 趙愷; 1146 – 1180)


    3. Zhao Dun (光宗 趙惇; 1147 – 1200)

    4. Zhao Ke (邵悼肅王 趙恪)




  2. Empress Xia (成恭皇后 夏氏; d. 1167)


  3. Empress Xie (成肅皇后 謝氏; 1132 – 1203), personal name Sufang (蘇芳)

  4. Unknown


    1. Princess Jia (嘉公主; d. 1162)

    2. Unnamed daughter





See also



  1. Chinese emperors family tree (middle)

  2. List of emperors of the Song dynasty

  3. Architecture of the Song dynasty

  4. Culture of the Song dynasty

  5. Economy of the Song dynasty

  6. History of the Song dynasty

  7. Society of the Song dynasty

  8. Technology of the Song dynasty

  9. Jin–Song Wars



References





  1. ^ Lo, Jung-pang (1 January 2012). China as a Sea Power, 1127-1368: A Preliminary Survey of the Maritime Expansion and Naval Exploits of the Chinese People During the Southern Song and Yuan Periods. NUS Press. pp. 103–. ISBN 978-9971-69-505-7..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}






  • Toqto'a, et al., eds. (1343). History of Song. Volumes 33–35: Biography of Emperor Xiaozong.CS1 maint: Uses editors parameter (link)










Emperor Xiaozong of Song

House of Zhao

Born: 1127 Died: 1194
Regnal titles
Preceded by
Emperor Gaozong
Emperor of the Song Dynasty
1162–1189
 Succeeded by
Emperor Guangzong









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