On the third night of the first lunar month in 960 AD, Zhao Kuangyin wore a yellow robe at Chenqiaoyi , and then commanded his troops back to Kaifeng , forcing Emperor Gong of Zhou to take the Zen throne. Zhao Kuangyin ascended the throne in Kaifeng, and changed the country's name to "Song". Since then, the history of , two song dynasties and three hundred years has begun.
As the saying goes, "One hero has three gangs." Before Zhao Kuangyin came to the throne, he had a military career of more than ten years. During this period, he and nine generals became brothers, known as the "Ten Brothers of the Righteous Society". Among these ten people, Zhao Kuangyin is naturally the most accomplished. So after Zhao Kuangyin became the emperor, what was the outcome of his nine sworn brothers? In this article, let’s take a brief look at it with you.
The ten brothers of Yishe are Zhao Kuangyin, Yang Guangyi , Shi Shouxin , Li Jixun , Wang Shenqi , Liu Qingyi , Liu Shouzhong , Liu Tingrang , Han Chongyun , Wang Zhengzhong . Among them, Yang Guangyi, Liu Qingyi, Liu Shouzhong and Wang Zhengzhong have not found their relevant information. As for the outcome, it is unknown. What can be found is that Yang Guangyi served as the military governor of the Baojing Army, Liu Qingyi served as the military governor of the Zhongyuan Army, Liu Shouzhong served as the general of Zuo Xiaowei, and Wang Zhengzhong served as the governor of Jiezhou. In addition to the above four people, let’s talk about the other five people.
1. Shi Shouxin, the military governor of Zhen'an.
Shi Shouxin was a native of Kaifeng, Henan. During the Later Han Dynasty, he joined the army under Guo Wei. After the establishment of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Shi Shouxin began to make contributions and followed Zhou Shizong Chai Rong conquered the Northern Han Dynasty , Southern Tang and Liao Kingdom . Due to his merits, he was promoted to the Forbidden Army personal guard capital Yuhou, the cavalry left and right captain, Jiazhou defense envoy, and the main commander of the palace front division Forbidden Army.
In June of the sixth year of Xiande (959), Shi Shouxin succeeded Zhao Kuangyin as the commander of the capital in front of the palace. After Chai Rong died, Shi Shouxin was promoted to the military governor of Yicheng Army, and still served as the commander of the capital in front of the palace. Shi Shouxin was the third member of the "Ten Brothers of the Righteous Society" headed by Zhao Kuangyin, following Li Jixun and Zhao Kuangyin. He also worked with Zhao Kuangyin in the front office of the palace for a long time and was Zhao Kuangyin's subordinate and confidant. As Zhao Kuangyin's deputy, he has the closest relationship with Zhao Kuangyin.
Shi Shouxin
When Chenqiao mutiny, Shi Shouxin was the number one hero. When Zhao Kuangyin led his army to the north, Shi Shouxin was the highest officer of front department staying in Beijing, and was the internal agent arranged by Zhao Kuangyin in advance. When Zhao Kuangyin was preparing for the mutiny that night, he sent his confidant Guo Yanyun back to the capital to report to Shi Shouxin. Shi Shouxin immediately deployed "soldiers lined up to wait for the day", waiting for Zhao Kuangyin's mutiny troops to return to Beijing. Thanks to the support of the Forbidden Army under the command of Shi Shouxin and others, Zhao Kuangyin's mutiny troops were able to enter the city smoothly.
After Zhao Kuangyin came to the throne, Shi Shouxin ranked first among the heroes, and was promoted to the deputy commander of the guard Ma Bujun, and was transferred to the German military commander. After that, he led his army to put down the rebellions of Li Jun and Li Chongjin. After he released his military power over a glass of wine, Shi Shouxin devoted himself to amassing money and accumulated a lot of wealth.
After Song Taizong came to the throne, Shi Shouxin was promoted to concurrently Zhongshuling, and later followed Song Taizong to conquer the Liao Kingdom. After the defeat in the Battle of Gaolianghe, Song Taizong blamed the generals for the failure. Shi Shouxin was charged with "discipline in supervising the former army" and was " appointed Chongxin Army Jiedu Envoy and Zhongshu Ling", and he was soon named the Duke of Wei.
In the ninth year of the Taiping Xingguo year (984), Shi Shouxin passed away at the age of fifty-seven. He was posthumously awarded the title of Shangshu Ling, King of Qin, and the title of Weiwu County King, with the posthumous title of Wulie.
2, Tianxiong Army Jiedushi Li Jixun
Li Jixun is a famous figure in Hebei. He was born in 916, 11 years older than Zhao Kuangyin. During the Later Han Dynasty, Li Jixun surrendered to Guo Wei's account, and after the establishment of the Later Zhou Dynasty, he served as the commander of the scattered personnel in front of the palace.Afterwards, he followed Zhou Shizong Chai Rong to participate in the campaigns against the Northern Han Dynasty and the Southern Tang Dynasty, including the Battle of Gaoping . Due to his meritorious service, he was promoted to Yuhou, the capital in front of the palace. Later, he was promoted to the commander of the guard infantry capital and the military commander of the Zhaowu army.
Li Jixun
When Zhao Kuangyin launched a mutiny. Li Jixun was far away in Xingzhou as the governor of the Anguo Army, so he did not participate in the mutiny. After the establishment of the Song Dynasty , Li Jixun was awarded the title of Captain of the Military Academy and participated in the battle to quell Li Jun's rebellion and resist the Liao army.
In the first year of Taiping's rejuvenation of the country (976), Li Jixun was granted a title and concurrently served as a minister. Soon he resigned due to illness. Zhao Kuangyin rewarded him with generous gold and silver, and allowed him to retire as the crown prince.
3. Wang Shenqi, the Jiedushi of Zhongwu Army
Wang Shenqi was originally from western Liaoning. Later, his family moved to Luoyang. During the Later Han Dynasty, he joined Guo Wei's army. In the Later Zhou Dynasty, Wang Shenqi first Later, he followed Guo Wei to pacify Li Shouzhen, followed Chai Rong to conquer the Northern Han Dynasty. Due to his merit, he was promoted to the posts of Yuhou of the East and West Bandu, Yuhou of the Iron Cavalry, and governor of Qinzhou.
Wang Shenqi
After Zhao Kuangyin and Chen Qiao mutiny, Huangpao Jiajia, Wang Shenqi was promoted to the commander of the capital in front of the Palace and concurrently served as the military governor of the Taining Army because of his "Yidai Honor". After that, he participated in putting down the rebellion of Li Jun and Li Chongjin. After Zhao Kuangyin released his military power over a glass of wine, Wang Shenqi handed over his military power and served as the military commander of the Zhongzheng Army.
In the seventh year of Kaibao's reign (974), Wang Shenqi passed away at the age of fifty. Zhao Kuangyin was very sad and gave him posthumously the title of Zhongshu Ling, Prince of Langya County and King of Qin, with the posthumous title of "Zhengyi".
4. Han Chongyun, the military commander of the Zhangde Army.
Han Chongyun was a native of Wu'an, Hebei Province. He served under Guo Wei during the Later Han Dynasty. After the establishment of the Later Zhou Dynasty, Han Chongyun participated in the campaigns against the Northern Han Dynasty and the Southern Tang Dynasty. Due to his meritorious service, he was promoted to Zuo Ban Dian's direct deputy governor and Qianzhou governor.
Han Chongyun
During the Chenqiao mutiny, Han Chongyun was promoted to the post of Longjie Zuoxiangdu School and the leading Yongzhou defense envoy with the "Yi Dai Gong". Later he participated in putting down the rebellion of Li Jun and Li Chongjin. After Zhao Kuangyin released his military power after a cup of wine, Han Chongyun was promoted to the commander of the front department of the palace , and was changed to the military commander of the Yicheng Army. Since both the inspection of the front of the palace and the deputy inspection of the deputy capital were abolished, Han Chongyun became the chief of the department in front of the palace.
In the seventh year of Kaibao (974), Han Chongyun passed away and was posthumously given the title of Shizhong.
5, General Liu Tingrang of Youxiao Guard
Liu Tingrang, whose real name was Guangyi, was renamed Tingrang to avoid taboos after Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty came to the throne. He joined Guo Wei's account in the Later Han Dynasty. In the Later Zhou Dynasty, he served as the commander of the right wing of the bodyguard Si Longjie.
After the establishment of the Northern Song Dynasty, Liu Tingrang participated in pacifying the rebellion of Li Jun, and later participated in the pacification of Hou Shu. In March of the second year of Qiande (964), General Quan Shixiong of Hou Shu rebelled. Liu Guangyi led his troops to defeat Quan Shixiong and captured more than 10,000 people. In December of the same year, the Song army pacified Quan Shixiong. In the first month of the following year, Liu Guangyi was promoted to the military governor of Zhen'an due to his meritorious service.
Liu Tingrang
In May of the second year of the Taiping Xingguo period, a group of Jiedushi envoys were awarded the idle post of environmental sanitation. Liu Guangyi was dismissed as Jiedushi envoys and was awarded Youxiaowei General , In the third year of Emperor Yongxi's reign (986), Liu Tingrang participated in the Northern Expedition of the Liao Army. Unexpectedly, all the armies of the Song Army were defeated miserably. Liu Tingrang's troops were almost completely wiped out, and only a few people escaped. The defeat was caused by Li Jilong leading his troops to flee south. Song Taizong did not punish Liu Tingrang.
html In 1987, Liu Tingrang wrote a letter requesting to return to Beijing after falling ill. Without waiting for the approval of Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty, he left the government and returned to the south. As a result, he was interrogated by the imperial censor, deprived of his official title and assigned to Shangzhou (now part of Shaanxi). His sons Liu Yongde and Liu Yonghe were also demoted. Liu Tingrang went on a hunger strike on the way to be demoted, and died when he arrived in Huazhou (today's Huaxian). He was 59 years old. Perhaps Song Taizong felt that the punishment for Liu Tingrang was too severe, so he "Taizong remembered it and gave it to the Grand Master."Summary:
Of these nine sworn brothers of Zhao Kuangyin, except for the four whose information is unknown, the remaining five basically all died a good death after releasing their military power over a cup of wine. Only Liu Tingrang was demoted to Shangzhou by Song Taizong and starved to death on the way to being demoted.
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