Summary: In the state of Later Tang, things go from bad to worse as a revolving door of emperors combines with a suddenly-mercenary imperial guard corps... all to bring the state itself to an untimely, but fiery, demise. Time Period Covered: 926-937 CE Major Historical Figures: Emperor Mingzong of Later Tang (Li Siyuan)[r. 926-933] Prince Li Congrong [d. 933] Emperor Li Conghou of Later Tang [r. 933-934] Chancellor Zhu Hongjiao [d. 934] Chancellor Feng Yun [d. 934] Emperor Li Congke of Later Tang [r. 934-936] Shi Jingtang, Emperor of Later Jin [r. 936-942] Meng Zhixiang, Emperor of Later Shu [r. 933-934] Emperor Taizong of Liao (Yelü Guangde) [r. 927-947] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
