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The Later Jin (936–947 CE) was the third of the Five Dynasties. Its founder, Shi Jingtang, is famously known for ceding the strategic "Sixteen Prefectures" to the Khitan Liao Empire in exchange for military support.
Grand Ancestor, Shi Jingtang Posthumously known as Gaozu. A general of Shatuo Turkic descent who overthrew the Later Tang.
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The Removed Emperor, Chonggui Shi Chonggui, also known as Emperor Chu. He was the nephew and adopted son of Shi Jingtang. His reign ended when the Khitan Liao invaded and abolished the dynasty.
The Later Han (947–951 CE) was the shortest-lived of the Five Dynasties, lasting only four years. It was established following the withdrawal of the Khitan Liao forces.
Grand Ancestor, Liu Zhiyuan Posthumously known as Gaozu. A former commander under the Later Jin who seized the opportunity to declare a new dynasty after the Khitan departed.
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|――――― The Hidden Emperor, Chengyou Liu Chengyou, posthumously known as Emperor Yin. He was the son of Liu Zhiyuan; his reign was marked by conflict with powerful generals, leading to his death in a coup.
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The Duke of Xiangyin, Yun Liu Yun; the adopted son of Liu Zhiyuan. He was intended to succeed the throne after Emperor Yin's death but was deposed and killed by the founder of the subsequent Later Zhou dynasty.