Late Shu ( Chinese ex. 后蜀 , pinyin : Hòu Shǔ ) is a state that existed after the end of the Tang dynasty and the collapse of China. Her kings ruled in southern China during the period of five dynasties and ten states .
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History
After the Tang dynasty ceased in 907, several kingdoms formed in the south, the founders of which were military governors ( tsedushi ). One of these kingdoms was Early Shu . However, already in 934, the former Tang commander Meng Jixian seized part of the territory of Shu and created the kingdom of Late Shu. It covered the territory of modern Sichuan province . The capital of the state was the city of Chengdu . The economic situation of the country was rather favorable. There was a system of two taxes of the Tang emperor De Zong . Also, the treasury was replenished by selling tea. Here were the best tea plantations in China. In addition, large salt mines provided significant profits.
However, in 965, this state was captured by the troops of the Song Dynasty .
Culture
Literary traditions continued to develop in the kingdom, which began under the Tang Dynasty. The famous poet of this period was the wife of the ruler of the state, Men Chiang - Xu. Much has been done to preserve Confucianism and Taoism , and Buddhism has been given opportunities. In 942, many years of work were completed to compile a library of Confucian works in 130 volumes. They were written on wooden tablets. One of the first to print books from Taoism. Significant success has been achieved in typography.
Rulers
| Posthumous name | Personal name | Years of rule | Board motto |
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| Meng Zhixiang 孟知祥 Mèng Zhīxíang | 934 year |
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| Meng Chan 孟昶 Mèng Chǎng | 934 - 965 |
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Literature
- Mote, FW (1999). Imperial China (900-1800). Harvard University Press. pp. 11-15. ISBN 0-674-01212-7 .