558 liao
Mu-tsung sent five regiments to its rescue. On July 27, 960, Northern
Han envoys announced Sung victories (Liao shih 6:5a).
On Mar.5, 963, Northern Han envoys to the Liao court discussed
military matters (Liao shih 6:6a).
On July 24, 963, and in the 10th month (Oct./Nov.) of the same
year, Northern Han envoys to the Liao court announced a Sung raid
(Liao shih 6:6a).
On Feb.24, 964, Northern Han envoys to the Liao court announced
a Sung invasion. Emperor Mu-tsung sent troops to the rescue. On
Apr.10, Northern Han envoys reported a victory. On May 25, they
thanked for the support (Liao shih 7:1a).
On Aug.23, 966, Northern Han envoys to the Liao court presented
golden vessels and armour (Liao shih 7:3a).
On Dec.4, 966, envoys from the Northern Han ruler to the Liao
court announced the death of his mother. Mu-tsung sent envoys to
condole and contribute to the funeral expenses (Liao shih 7:3a).
On Aug.16, 968, Northern Han envoys to the Liao court announced
that Emperor Jui-tsung had died and that his son Liu Chi-en^48 had
succeeded him. Mu-tsung sent envoys to condole and sacrifice (Liao
shih 7:4b).
On Feb.25, 969,^49 envoys from [Chi-en’s brother] Chi-yüan to the
Liao court announced that he had ascended the Northern Han throne
and asked to be recognized. This was Emperor Ying-wu. On Mar.4,
Mu-tsung sent an envoy to recognize him (Liao shih 7:5a).
On Mar.7, 969, Northern Han envoys to the Liao court presented
a white single-horned deer (Liao shih 7:5a-5b).
On Mar.12, 969, Emperor Mu-tsung of Liao was murdered by
night, aged 39. He was succeeded by Shih-tsung’s second son. This
was Emperor Ching-tsung (Liao shih 7:5b; 8:1b).
In the 2nd month (Feb./Mar.) of 971, Northern Han envoys were
received at the Liao court (Liao shih 70:6b).
On July 7, 971, Northern Han envoys to the Liao court inquired
(^48) Correcting Chi-yüan to Chi-en. He was murdered the same year and received
no posthumous title.
(^49) None of the cyclical characters given by Liao shih 7:5a-5b for the 3rd month
of 969 occurred in that month. That is because 3rd month is an error for 2nd. This
is proved by the entries for Mu-tsung’s death. Liao shih 7:5b has the date of 3rd
month,chi-ssu,which is impossible, whereas 8:1a correctly has 2nd month, chi-ssu
= Mar.12.