Genealogical Chart of the Later Zhou Dynasty

The Later Zhou (951–960 CE) was the last of the Five Dynasties. It is historically significant for its administrative reforms and military successes, which provided the foundation for the subsequent Song Dynasty to unify China.

Grand Ancestor, Guo Wei Posthumously known as Emperor Taizu. A former general who established the dynasty; he is remembered for his frugality and for replacing the harsh military rule of his predecessors with more Confucian civil governance.
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Generational Ancestor, Rong Chai Rong, posthumously known as Emperor Shizong. As the nephew and adopted son of Guo Wei, he is often considered the most capable ruler of the entire Five Dynasties period due to his military brilliance and legal reforms.
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The Respectful Emperor, Zongxun Chai Zongxun, posthumously known as Emperor Gong. He ascended the throne at the age of seven. His brief reign ended when his troops declared their general, Zhao Kuangyin, as the new emperor, marking the start of the Song Dynasty.