Emperor Yizong of Western Xia

Emperor Yizong (1047–1068), born Li Liangzuo 李諒祚, was the 2nd emperor of the Western Xia (reigned 1048–1067). After the death of his father, Li Yuanhao, in 1048, Yizong assumed the throne at the age of one, but most of the power laid in the hands of his mother the Dowager Empress. In 1049, the Liao Dynasty attacked Western Xia and forced it to become a vassal state. In 1056, the Dowager was killed and Yizong's uncle, Mozang Epang (沒藏訛龐), became the regent. In 1061, Yizong's uncle and cousin plotted against him, so he had them executed and assumed direct control of Western Xia.

Emperor Yizong of Xia
夏毅宗
Emperor of the Tanguts
Reign1048 – January 1068
PredecessorEmperor Jingzong
SuccessorEmperor Huizong
Born5 March 1047
DiedJanuary 1068 (aged 20)
SpouseEmpress Mozang
Empress Liang
Full name
Li Liangzuo
Era dates
Yansiningguo (延嗣寧國; 1049)
Tianyouchuisheng (天祐垂聖; 1050 － 1052)
Fushengchengdao (福聖承道; 1053－1056)
Duodu (奲都; 1057－1062)
Gonghua (拱化; 1063－1067)
Posthumous name
Zhaoying Huangdi (昭英皇帝)
Temple name
Yizong (毅宗)
FatherLi Yuanhao 李元昊 (posthumously honored as Emperor Jingzong)
MotherLady Mozang 沒藏氏 (posthumously honored as Empress Xuanmuhuiwen)

Yizong expanded the central government, adding many offices. He made the armies more efficient and improved his control over faraway states. Yizong began to attack Song Dynasty and raided their villages. He also forced the Turpan leader to surrender. In later years, Yizong began to improve diplomatic relationships with the Song and Liao dynasties. He died suddenly in 1068.

Eras of Emperor Yizong
  • Yánsìníngguó (1048–1049)
  • Tiānyòuchuíshèng (1050–1052)
  • Fúshèngchéngdào (1053–1056)
  • Duǒdū (1057–1062)
  • Gǒnghuà (1063–1067)
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References

The Ageless Chinese by Dun J. Li


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