In which dynasty did the Eight Kings Rebellion take place (a battle for kingship in China history)?

The Eight Kings Rebellion was a battle for kingship in the history of China, which took place in the late Tang Dynasty, the Five Dynasties and the Ten Kingdoms period. This battle for the throne involves eight princes, so it is called the Eight Kings Rebellion. Below we will introduce the background, cause and result of this historical event in detail.

background

The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is a turbulent period in the history of China. After the collapse of the Tang Dynasty, China was divided into a dozen small countries. These small countries often have wars, unstable domestic political situation and social disorder. In this context, members of the royal family in the Tang Dynasty also had to participate in this chaotic political struggle.

cause

The cause of the Eight Kings Rebellion was that Li, the son of the last emperor of the Tang Dynasty, was made King Liang in 907. Soon after, his younger brother Li Cunxin was also named King of Qin. The two princes were both sons of Li Longji, so they had a high position in the succession to the throne in the Tang Dynasty.

However, with the passage of time, the contradiction between Li and Li Cun's letters gradually deepened. Finally, with the support of Li, the other six princes also joined the battle for the throne. Thus, the struggle between the eight princes began.

operation sequence/order

1. Li proclaimed himself emperor

In the Eight Kings Rebellion, Li was the first prince to win. He proclaimed himself emperor in 907 and established the Hou Liang Dynasty. This incident marked the official outbreak of the Eight Kings Rebellion.

2. Resistance of other princes

The other seven princes, unwilling to be proclaimed emperor by Li, launched an uprising in succession. They established their own dynasty and formed eight separatist forces.

3. The struggle of all forces

In the next few years, eight separatist forces fought fiercely. They attacked each other for territory and resources. This battle for kingship has brought great destruction and chaos to China society.

result

The rebellion of the Eight Kings ended in Li's victory. In 923, he captured the last separatist forces and unified southern China. This event marked the end of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period and laid the foundation for the later establishment of the Song Dynasty.