#141 - N. Song 8: Childless Mother of the World

When Emperor Renzong of Song takes the throne, he's just a boy of 12 and surely in need of his mother's guidance... but how long until Mom becomes more of a hinderance than a help? ... And what if she's not really his mother?

Time Period Covered:

1022-1033 CE

Important Historical Figures:

Emperor Renzong of Song [Zhao] (r. 1022-

Empress Dowager Liu (-1033)

Lady Li (-1032)

Chancellor Ding Wei

Chancellor Wang Zeng

Assistant Minister of the Palace Library, Lu "Fish-Head" Zongdao (-1029)

Sun Shi, Director of Education

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