In the亥 (Hai) trigram, there are 2,256 instances of the world's operations.

甲午　唐廣孝皇帝九年。　乙未　李靖平吐谷渾，獲其王。放（闕）。太上皇崩於太安宮，葬高祖於獻陵。　丙申　魏徵遷特進，溫彥博遷右僕射。　丁酉　幸洛陽宮。　戊戌　高士廉為右僕射。　己亥　幸九成宮。荒服十國來修貢。　庚子　侯君集平高昌，獲其王以歸。弘化公主嬪於吐谷渾。至日圓丘祀昊天上帝。

The year Jiawu (634) was the ninth year of the reign of Emperor Taizong (posthumous title Guangxiao Emperor). In the year Yiwei (635), Li Jing pacified the Tuyuhun, capturing its king; the original text here is missing. Emperor Taizong's father, the retired emperor Li Yuan, died in the Taian Palace and was buried in the Xianling Mausoleum. In the year Bingshen (636), Wei Zheng was promoted to the position of Tujin, and Wen Yanbo was promoted to the position of Youpushe. In the year Dingyou (637), Emperor Taizong toured the Luoyang Palace. In the year Wuxu (638), Gao Shilan was appointed to the position of Youpushe. In the year Jihai (639), Emperor Taizong toured the Jiucheng Palace; ten distant states referred to as "huafu" came to pay homage. In the year Gengzi (640), Hou Junji pacified Gaochang, capturing its king and bringing him back; Princess Honghua married the Tuyuhun; on the winter solstice, a sacrifice was made to the Heaven Emperor at the Yuanqiu.

辛丑　幸洛陽。文成公主嬪於吐蕃。　壬寅　幸岐陽。　癸卯　圖二十四功臣於凌煙閣。內難作，皇子齊王祐以齊叛，廢太子承乾為庶人，徙之黔。幽魏王泰於北苑，徙之均。以晉王治為皇太子。誅侯君集。至日祀南郊。　甲辰　岑文本、馬周為中書令。幸洛陽，及親征遼東。　乙巳　平高麗。

In the Xinchou year (641), Emperor Taizong visited Luoyang; Princess Wencheng married the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo, beginning the marriage alliance between the Tang and Tibetan states. In the Renyin year (642), he visited Qiyang. In the Guimao year (643), he ordered the painting of twenty-four meritorious ministers in the Lingyanshan Hall; court disturbances occurred repeatedly: Prince Zhi Wang Li You rebelled in Qizhou, Crown Prince Li Chengqian was deposed, reduced to commoner status, and exiled to Qianzhou, Prince Wei Wang Li Tai was imprisoned in Beiyuan and later transferred to Junzhou, and Crown Prince Jin Wang Li Zhi was appointed as the new crown prince. On the winter solstice, a sacrifice to heaven was held at the southern suburbs. In the Jiachen year (644), Cen Wenzhen and Ma Zhou were appointed as chancellor; Emperor Taizong visited Luoyang and then personally led an expedition against the Eastern Khitans. In the Yisi year (645), the Tang army defeated Goguryeo, capturing various cities in the Liao Dong region.

丙午　李勣破薛延陁。荒服十一國修貢。　丁未　起翠微宮於終南山。　戊申　阿史郍平龜茲，獲其王以歸。徵松外蠻。司空房玄齡特進。蕭瑀卒，褚遂良為中書令。　己酉　帝崩於翠微宮，皇太子治踐位，葬太宗於昭陵。長孫無忌、褚遂良輔政，復李勣官，仍加特進。于志寧、張行成進侍中，知政事。

In the year Bingwu (646), Li Ji defeated Xue Yantuo and the northern desert tribes submitted; the eleven distant "wild regions" states came to pay homage. In the year Dingwei (647), the Cuiwei Palace was built in Zhongnan Mountain. In the year Wushen (648), Ashina Sero pacified Kucha and captured the Kucha king and brought him back; he also led an army to attack the Songwai Man; the Grand Minister Fang Xuanling was given the special title of "Tiejin"; Xiao Yu died, and Chu Suilang was appointed as the Chancellor. In the year Jiyou (649), Emperor Taizong died in the Cuiwei Palace, and the crown prince Li Zhi ascended the throne, becoming Emperor Gaozong, and Emperor Taizong was buried in the Zhao Ling Mausoleum; Changsun Wuxiu and Chu Suilang assisted in government affairs; Li Ji's official position was restored and he was given the special title of "Tiejin"; Yu Zhining and Zhang Xingcheng were promoted to the position of Chancellor and participated in state affairs.

庚戌　改元永徽。褚遂良罷政。　辛亥　徵賀魯，至於金嶺。至日有事於南郊。　壬子　冊陳王忠為皇太子。韓瑗、來濟為相，宇文節為侍中，柳奭為中書令。　癸丑　駙馬都尉房遺愛、柴令武、薛萬徹、荊王元景及二公主以謀逆伏誅，遂殺吳王恪。褚遂良復為右僕射。睦州女寇亂。　甲寅　築長安羅城。親謁昭陵。

In the Gengxu year (650), Emperor Taizong changed the era name to "Yonghui"; Chu Suiliang was dismissed from government affairs. In the Xinhai year (651), the army advanced to attack Ashina Helu of the Western Turkic Khaganate, reaching Jinling; on the winter solstice, a grand sacrifice to heaven was held at the southern suburbs. In the Renzi year (652), Crown Prince Li Zhong, the son of Prince Chen, was enfeoffed; Han Yuan, Lai Ji, and Yuwen Jie held the positions of chancellor, while Liu Shi served as the chancellor of the middle secretariat. In the Guichou year (653), Prince Fu Ma Du尉 Fang Yigai, Chai Lingwu, Xue Wanchu, Prince Jing Wang Li Yuanning, and two princesses were executed for plotting rebellion; Emperor Taizong's son, Prince Wu Wang Li Ke, was also implicated and executed; Chu Suiliang was reinstated as the right chancellor; Chen Shuozhen, a woman from Muzhou, gathered a group and caused disturbances. In the Jiayin year (654), the outer city of Chang'an was built; Emperor Gaozong personally visited the tomb of Emperor Taizong.

乙卯　廢皇后王氏、良娣蕭氏為庶人，冊昭儀武氏為皇后，罷長孫無忌、褚遂良政事，以許敬宗、李義府為相。武后殺庶人王氏、蕭氏。崔敦禮為中書令。　丙辰　廢皇太子忠為梁王，冊代王弘為皇太子，改元顯慶。杜正倫為相。　丁巳　幸許、洛，以洛陽為東都。李義府進中書令，許敬宗進侍中，貶相韓瑗、來濟為州刺史。

In the year Yimao (655), Emperor Gaozong deposed Empress Wang and the concubine Xiao as commoners and appointed Wu Zetian, the昭仪, as empress. He also dismissed Changsun Wujie and Chu Suiyang from their positions and appointed Xu Jingzong and Li Yifu as chancellors. Later, Wu Zetian had Wang and Xiao, who had already been demoted to commoners, killed. Cui Dunli was appointed as chancellor. In the year Bingchen (656), the crown prince Li Zhong was demoted to the Prince of Liang, and the crown prince was changed to Li Hong, the Prince of Dai. The era name was changed to "Xianqing". Du Zhenglun entered the government as chancellor. In the year Dingsi (657), Emperor Gaozong toured Xuzhou and Luoyang, and designated Luoyang as the eastern capital. Li Yifu was promoted to chancellor, and Xu Jingzong was promoted to the position of attendent-in-attendance. The former chancellors Han Yuan and Lai Ji were demoted to prefects of states. The power of the old families from the Guanlong region thus collapsed.

戊午　蘇定方平賀魯，獲其王。　己未　殺長孫無忌、褚遂良於流所。幸東都。　庚申　廢梁王忠為庶人。蘇定方平百濟，獲其王扶餘。　辛酉　改元龍朔。　壬戌　還長安，建門下、尚書、中書為東、中、西三臺，分侍中、中書令為左右相。造蓬萊宮。許圉師為左相，尋下獄。　癸亥　起含元殿於蓬萊宮。李義府為右相，尋配流嶲州，死。改來年為麟德。

In the Wuwu year (658), Su Dingfang pacified the Western Turkic Khaganate's Ashina Helu and captured him. In the Jiwei year (659), Changsun Wuxiu and Chu Suiyang were executed in their places of exile, and the old ministers of the Taizong era were all removed; Emperor Gaozong visited the eastern capital. In the Gengshen year (660), Li Zhong, the Prince of Liang, was stripped of his status and reduced to commoner status; Su Dingfang pacified Baekje and captured its king Fu Yu Yicí. In the Xinyou year (661), the era name was changed to "Longshuo". In the Renxu year (662), Emperor Gaozong returned to Chang'an, and renamed the Door Down Province, the Ministry of Works, and the Secretariat as the Eastern Hall, the Central Hall, and the Western Hall, respectively; he also renamed the Chancellor and the Minister of the Secretariat as Left Chancellor and Right Chancellor; he constructed the Penglai Palace, which later became the Daming Palace; Xu Yusi was appointed as Left Chancellor, but was soon imprisoned. In the Guihai year (663), the Xuan Yuan Hall was built in the Penglai Palace; Li Yifu was appointed as Right Chancellor, but was soon exiled to Xishu State and died there; an edict was issued to change the era name for the following year to "Linden".

甲子　唐弘孝皇帝十五年，殺西臺侍中上官儀，又殺庶人忠於流所。竇德玄為左相，劉祥道為右相。　乙丑　帝同皇后巡東海，封泰山。陸敦信為右相。　丙寅　帝同皇后至自泰山，改元乾封。劉仁軌為右相。　丁卯　禁工商乘馬。戴至德、李安期、張文瓘並同東西臺三品。　戊辰　李勣平高麗，獲其王。祀明堂，改元總章。

The year Jiazi (664) was the fifteenth year of the reign of Emperor Gaozong (posthumous title Hongxiao Emperor). In this year, the Western Platform Attendant Middle Minister Shangguan Yi was executed, and the deposed crown prince, the commoner Li Zhong, was also executed in his place of exile. Shangguan Yi was punished by Wu Zhou for drafting an edict to depose the empress. After this, the government gradually came under the control of Wu Zhou. Dou Dexuan served as the Left Chancellor, and Liu Xiangdao as the Right Chancellor. In the year Yichou (665), Emperor Gaozong and Wu Zhou toured eastward to the coastal area, ascending Mount Tai to perform the grand ceremony of the heavenly mandate. Lu Dunren served as the Right Chancellor. In the year Bingyin (666), the emperor and empress returned from Mount Tai and changed the era name to "Ganfeng." Liu Rengui served as the Right Chancellor. In the year Dingmao (667), an edict was issued prohibiting merchants and artisans from riding horses. Dai Zide, Li Anqi, and Zhang Wenguan jointly participated in state affairs under the title "Same Eastern and Western Platform Third Grade Officials." In the year Wuchen (668), Li Ji defeated the Goguryeo kingdom, capturing its king Gao Cang. A sacrifice was held in the Bright Hall, and the era name was changed to "Zongzhang."

己巳　帝同皇后幸九成宮。張文瓘同東西臺三品。李勣卒。　庚午　改元咸亨。薛仁貴徵吐蕃不利。　辛未　帝同皇后幸東都及許昌。皇太子弘監國。中書令閻立本、黃門侍郎郝處俊從行。　壬申　帝及皇后至自東都。　癸酉　帝及皇后幸九成宮。　甲戌　皇后稱天后，以帝為天皇，改元上元。帝同皇后幸東都，帝有疾。

In the year Jisi (669), Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu visited the Jiucheng Palace; Zhang Wenguan participated in government affairs as "Tong Dongsixi Taiming"; and the famous general Li Ji died. In the year Gengwu (670), the era name was changed to "Xianheng"; General Xue Renge led an expedition against the Tubo, but suffered a disastrous defeat at Dafuichuan. In the year Xinwei (671), the emperor and empress toured the eastern capital and Xuchang, while the crown prince Li Hong remained in charge of state affairs; the chancellor Yanliben and the imperial counselor Hao Chujun accompanied the imperial tour. In the year Renshen (672), the emperor and empress returned from the eastern capital to Chang'an. In the year Guiyou (673), the emperor and empress visited the Jiucheng Palace again. In the year Jiaxu (674), Empress Wu was honored as "Heavenly Empress," and Emperor Gaozong was honored as "Heavenly Emperor," and they were jointly called "the Two Saints." The era name was changed to "Shangyuan." The emperor and empress toured the eastern capital again, and at this time Emperor Gaozong had already fallen ill with a wind condition.

乙亥　皇太子弘卒，以雍王賢為皇太子。　丙子　帝及皇后自東都還，改元儀鳳。來恆、薛元超、李義琰、高智周並同中書門下三品。李敬玄、劉仁軌為中書令。　丁丑　戊寅　改來年為通乾。　己卯　甘露降，改元調露。帝同皇后幸東都。裴行儉大伐突厥。

In the year Yihai (675), Crown Prince Li Hong died, and the Prince of Yong, Li Xian, was appointed as the new Crown Prince. In the year Bingzi (676), the Emperor and Empress returned from the Eastern Capital to the capital, and the era name was changed to "Yifeng". Lai Heng, Xue Yuanchao, Li Yian, and Gao Zhihou were all appointed as "Tong Zhongshu Menxia Sanpin" to participate in government affairs. Li Jingxuan and Liu Renjia were appointed as Zhongshu Ling. In the year Dingchou (677), there were no notable events. In the year Wuyin (678), an edict was issued to change the era name for the following year to "Tonggan". In the year Jimao (679), due to the appearance of the "Ganlu" omen, the era name was changed to "Tiaolü"; the Emperor and Empress toured the Eastern Capital; Pei Xingjian launched a large-scale campaign against the Tujue.

庚辰　廢皇太子賢為庶人，以英王哲為皇太子。帝、皇后幸汝陽及嵩嶽。裴炎、崔知溫、王德真並同中書門下三品。改元永隆。帝及皇后至自東都。　辛巳　裴行儉平突厥，獲其王伏念。改元開耀。裴炎進侍中，崔知溫、薛元超進中書令。　壬午　改元永淳。帝及皇后幸東都，起奉天宮於嵩之陽。劉景先、郭待舉、郭正一、岑長倩、魏玄同並同中書門下平章事。

In the Gengchen year (680), the crown prince Li Xian was stripped of his title and reduced to commoner status, known later as the Prince of Zhanghuai, and Li Zhe, the Prince of Ying, who later became Emperor Zhongzong Li Xian, was appointed as the new crown prince; the emperor and empress toured Yuyang and Songshan Mountain; Pei Yan, Cui Zhiwen, and Wang Dezhen jointly participated in government affairs as "same officials of the Zhongshu Menxia" (same rank as Zhongshu Menxia); the era name was changed to "Yonglong"; the emperor and empress returned to the capital from the eastern capital. In the Xinsi year (681), Pei Xingjian pacified the Turkic people, capturing their self-proclaimed leader Ashina Funian; the era name was changed to "Kaiyao"; Pei Yan was promoted to the position of Chief Attendant, while Cui Zhiwen and Xue Yuanchao were promoted to the position of Chancellor. In the Renwu year (682), the era name was changed to "Yongchun"; the emperor and empress again toured the eastern capital, and they constructed the Fentian Palace south of Songshan Mountain, with extensive labor involved; Liu Jingxian, Guo Da ju, Guo Zhengyi, Cen Changqian, and Wei Xuanzhi jointly participated in government affairs as "same officials of the Zhongshu Menxia with equal status." At this time, Emperor Gaozong's illness had become severe, and actual government affairs were decided by Wu Zhao, the Heavenly Empress.

癸未　改元弘道。帝崩於東都。皇太子哲嗣位，是謂昭孝皇帝，天后稱制。劉仁軌進尚書左僕射，岑長倩進兵部尚書，魏玄同進黃門侍郎，劉齊賢進侍中，裴炎進中書令。　甲申　改元嗣聖。天后廢帝為廬陵王，遷之均，立豫王旦，改元文明。侍中裴炎進爵為侯，王德真進侍中，劉褘之、武承嗣進中書平章事。葬高宗於乾陵，再改元光宅。徐敬業以揚州叛，南拔潤州，平之。殺宰相裴炎。又改來年為垂拱。來俊臣、周興大行誣構，謂之羅織。

In the year Guiwei (683), the era name was changed to "Hongdao"; Emperor Gaozong of Tang died in the eastern capital Luoyang, and the crown prince Li Zhe ascended the throne, becoming Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (posthumously known as Emperor Zhaoxiao), while the Heavenly Empress Wu Zhongzhi took control of the government, holding actual power. Liu RenGui was promoted to the position of Left Chancellor, Cen Changqian to Minister of War, Wei Xuantong to Attendant of the Gate of the Palace, Liu Qixian to Chancellor, and Pei Yan to Grand Secretary. In the year Jiashen (684), the era name was changed to "Sisheng"; the Heavenly Empress immediately deposed Emperor Zhongzong as the Prince of Lulin and exiled him to Junzhou, then installed Yuwang Li Dan as the emperor, who became Emperor Ruizong of Tang, and changed the era name again to "Wenming". Pei Yan was promoted to the rank of Marquis, Wang Dezhen to Attendant of the Gate of the Palace, and Liu Yizhi and Wu Chenshi participated in government affairs as Grand Secretaries. Emperor Gaozong was buried in Qianling. Within the same year, the era name was changed again to "Guangzhi". Xu Jingye raised an army in Yangzhou to oppose Wu Zhongzhi, advanced southward to capture Runzhou, but was soon suppressed. The chancellor Pei Yan was executed for his remonstrance. An edict was issued to change the next year's era name to "Chui-gong". The cruel officials Lai Junchen and Zhou Xing extensively fabricated charges against officials, creating false accusations, which were referred to as "luozhi".

乙酉　武后徙帝居房陵，改中書門下為鳳閣鸞臺。　丙戌　蘇良嗣為文昌左相，韋待賈為文昌右相，並同鳳閣鸞臺三品。　丁亥　武后賜宰相劉禕之死，張光輔為鳳閣侍郎。　戊子　武后稱聖母。關東八王謀興復。博州琅玡王沖及父蔡州越王貞先發，悉平之，大夷王室。

In the year Yiyou (685), Wu Hou moved the deposed Emperor Li Xian to Fangling for安置, and renamed the Zhongshu Province and Menxia Province as "Fengge" and "Luantai" respectively. In the year Bingxu (686), Su Liangsi served as the Left Chancellor of Wenchang, and Wei Dajia served as the Right Chancellor of Wenchang, both holding the title of "Tong Fengge Luntai Sipin" for participation in government. In the year Dinghai (687), Wu Hou ordered the宰相 Liu Yizhi to commit suicide, and Zhang Guangfu served as the Deputy Chancellor of Fengge. In the year Wuzi (688), Wu Hou claimed the title of "Shengmu Shenhuang". At the same time, eight Kaitang royal princes in the Pass of the East plotted to restore the Tang dynasty, but the Prince of Langye, Li Chong, who was the military governor of Boshan, and his father, the military governor of Cai Prefecture, Prince Yewang Li Zhen, launched a rebellion first, but both were suppressed. Wu Hou took this opportunity to severely punish the Kaitang royal family.

己丑　武后改元永昌，稱聖皇，大殺王族，又殺納言魏玄同及內史張光輔，引王本立、範履冰、邢文偉為相。　庚寅　武后改元載初，以建子月為歲首，祀明堂，以明空為曌，以詔為制，大殺王族，改國為周，元曰天授，稱皇帝。降豫王旦為皇嗣，立武氏七廟，封武氏三人為王。引傅遊藝為相。改魚為龜。

In the year Jichou (689), Wu Hou changed the era name to "Yongchang," styled herself as "Sheng Huang," and launched a large-scale purge of the Li Taung dynasty's royal family. She also executed the chancellor Wei Xuantong and the chancellor Zhang Guangfu, and appointed Wang Benli, Fan Lubi, and Xing Wenwei as chancellors. In the year Gengyin (690), Wu Hou changed the era name to "Zaic hu," adopted the Zhou calendar with the first month being the eleventh lunar month, and held worship ceremonies in the Bright Hall. She also created a new character by combining "ming" and "kong" to form "zhao" as her name, and changed "zhao" to "zhi." She continued to eliminate members of the Li Taung royal family. That year she changed the state name to "Zhou" and the era name to "Tianshou," officially declaring herself emperor, known in history as Wu Zhou. She reduced Emperor Ruizong Li Dan to the title of "Huangsi," established seven temples for the Wu clan, and granted three members of the Wu clan the title of king. She appointed Fu Youyi as chancellor; the symbols worn by officials were also changed from fish-shaped to turtle-shaped.

辛卯　武后祀明堂，格輔元、樂思晦並同鳳閣鸞臺平章事，歐陽通為納言。殺宰相岑長倩、格輔元及納言歐陽通，用狄仁傑為相。　壬辰　武后祀明堂，改元如意，再改元長壽。楊執柔、崔元綜、李昭德、姚璹、李元素為相，狄仁傑下獄。　癸巳　武后祀明堂，稱金輪皇帝，引豆盧欽望、韋巨源、陸元方為相，婁師德亦相。

In the year Xinmao (691), Wu Hou worshipped in the Bright Hall; Ge Fu Yuan and Yue Si Hui both participated in government as "Tong Fengge LuanTai Ping Zhangshi". Ouyang Tong was appointed as Nayan. In the same year, Wu Hou executed the chancellors Cen Changqian, Ge Fu Yuan, and Nayan Ouyang Tong, all of whom were condemned for opposing the designation of Wu Chengsi as crown prince. Soon after, Di Renjie was appointed as chancellor. In the year Renchen (692), Wu Hou worshipped in the Bright Hall again, and changed the era name to "Ruyi". Within the same year, she changed it again to "Changshou". Yang Zhirou, Cui Yuanzong, Li Zhaode, Yao Shu, and Li Yushen successively became chancellors. Di Renjie was falsely accused by the harsh official Lai Junchen and imprisoned, but was spared death and demoted to the position of Pengze County Magistrate. In the year Guisi (693), Wu Hou worshipped in the Bright Hall once more, and added the title "Jinlun Huangdi", which was taken from the Buddhist concept of "Zhuolun Shengwang" to deify herself. She also appointed Doulu Qinyang, Wei Juyuan, and Lu Yuanfang as chancellors, and Lou Shide also entered the government as chancellor.

甲午　唐昭孝皇帝十一年，在房陵，武后祀明堂，改元延載，引蘇味道、王孝傑、楊再思、杜景儉、李元素、周允元相繼為相。　乙未　武后改元證聖，明堂火。稱天冊，再改元天冊萬歲。　丙申　武后封中嶽，改元萬歲登封，祀明堂，再改元萬歲通天。契丹李盡忠以孫萬榮叛，陷營、冀，命二十八將討之，不利。引王方慶、李道廣為相。

In the year Jiawu (694), which was the eleventh year of the nominal reign of Emperor Zhaoxiao of the Tang dynasty, the emperor was still in seclusion at Fangling. In that year, Wu Hou worshipped at the Bright Hall, changed the era name to "Yanzai," and successively appointed Su Dawei, Wang Xiaojie, Yang Zaisi, Du Jingjian, Li Yuzhen, and Zhou Yunyuan as chancellors. In the year Yiwei (695), Wu Hou changed the era name to "Zhengsheng." The Bright Hall caught fire and was destroyed. She added the title "Tiance Jinlun Shengshen Huangdi" and changed the era name again to "Tiance Wan sui." In the year Bingshen (696), Wu Hou performed the ceremony of the heavenly journey at Mount Song in the central mountains, changed the era name to "Wansui Dengfeng," and again worshipped at the Bright Hall, changing the era name once more to "Wansui Tongtian." The leader of the Qidan, Li Jinzhong and his son Sun Wanrong, raised an army against the Zhou dynasty, capturing Yingshou and Jizhou. The court sent twenty-eight generals to suppress the rebellion, but the military campaigns were not successful. Wu Hou then appointed Wang Fangqing and Li Daoguang as chancellors.

丁酉　武后祀明堂。河朔平。再用婁師德為相。魏王武承嗣、梁王武三思並同鳳閣鸞臺三品。改元神功。狄仁傑、杜景儉復相。誅司業少卿來俊臣，遂及內史李昭德。　戊戌　武后祀明堂，改元聖歷，召帝於房陵，返政。突厥執武延秀及行人閻知微，以破媯檀，定趙。用姚元崇、李嶠為相。

In the year Dingyou (697), Wu Hou worshipped at the Bright Hall; the rebellion of the Khitan in the River-Horse region was quelled; Lou Shide was again appointed as prime minister; Wei Wang Wu Chengsi and Liang Wang Wu Sizhi were both granted the title of "Same Fengge Luantai Sipin"; the era name was changed to "Shenggong"; Di Renjie and Du Jingjian were reinstated as prime ministers; the cruel official Lai Junchen was executed, and the chancellor Li ZhaoDe was also put to death. In the year Wuxu (698), Wu Hou worshipped at the Bright Hall again, and changed the era name to "Shengli"; she recalled Emperor Zhongzong Li Xian from Fangling and reestablished him as the crown prince, setting the stage for the restoration of the Li Tang dynasty. The Turkic forces detained Wu Yanshui, who had gone to marry, and Yan Zhimi, the envoy, and then attacked and captured Yuyu Prefecture and Tan Prefecture, with their forces reaching as far as Zhao Prefecture. Yao Yancun, also known as Yao Chong, and Li Qiao were appointed as prime ministers.

己亥　武后幸嵩山，封皇嗣旦為相王，引魏元忠、吉頊為相，又引王及善、豆盧欽望為左右相。　庚子　武后幸汝陽，建三陽宮於嵩山之陽，改元久視，復舊正朔。張錫、韋安石為相，武三思為特進，相吉頊配流嶺表，內史狄仁傑卒。　辛丑　改元大足。武后幸嵩之三陽宮，又改元長安。李懷遠、顧琮、李迥秀為相。

In the Jihai year (699), Empress Wu toured Songshan Mountain, changing the imperial heir Li Dan's title to Prince of Xiang. She appointed Wei Yuanzhong and Ji Xu as chancellors, and also appointed Wang Jisan and Dou Lu Qinwang as left and right chancellors. In the Gengzi year (700), Empress Wu toured Ruyang, and built the Sanyang Palace south of Songshan Mountain. She changed the era name to "Joushi" and restored the Tang dynasty's traditional calendar, reestablishing the summer calendar's first month as the beginning of the year. Zhang Xi and Wei Anshi became chancellors, and Wu Sansi was granted the title of special advisor. Chancellor Ji Xu was exiled to Lingnan. The chancellor Di Renjie died, who had strongly advocated restoring power to the Li Tang dynasty and recommended virtuous officials, being the most important pillar in the later years of the Wu Zhou dynasty. In the Xinchou year (701), the era name was changed to "Dazhu". Empress Wu toured the Sanyang Palace in Songshan Mountain again, then went west back to Chang'an, and changed the era name again to "Chang'an". Li Huian, Gu Cong, and Li Jiongxiu entered the chancellorship.

壬寅　武后祀南郊。　癸卯　武后幸東都，朱敬則為相。　甲辰　韋嗣立、宗楚客、崔玄暉、張柬之同平章事，韋安石納言，李嶠內史。　乙巳　武后改元神龍。張柬之、崔玄暉、桓彥范、敬暉、袁恕己平張易之及昌宗之亂，徙武后於上陽宮，除周國號，以相王旦為安國王，太平公主為鎮國公主，賞定亂功也。韋氏復正皇后位，武三思進位司空相。武后崩於東都之上陽宮。祝欽明、唐休璟為相。

In the year Renyin (702), Wu Hou performed a sacrifice to Heaven at the southern suburbs. In the year Guimao (703), Wu Hou toured the eastern capital, and Zhu Jingze entered the government as a chancellor. In the year Jiachen (704), Wei Sili, Zong Chuke, Cui Xuanhui, and Zhang Jianzhi were all appointed as chancellors, Wei Anshi served as the Minister of the Secretariat, and Li Qiao served as the Minister of the Imperial Council. In the year Yisi (705), Wu Hou changed the era name to "Shenlong." Wu Hou was old and ill, and her favored brothers Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong controlled the inner court. Zhang Jianzhi, Cui Xuanhui, Han Yanfan, Jing Hui, and Yuan Suxi launched a coup, killed the two brothers, and moved Wu Hou to the Shangyang Palace, forcing her to pass the throne to Zhongzong, and abolished the state name "Zhou," restoring the Tang dynasty, an event known as the "Shenlong Revolution." Prince Wang Li Dan was granted the title of An King, and Taiping Princess was granted the title of Zhen Guo Princess, both as rewards for their contributions to quelling the rebellion. Wei's family was restored to the position of queen, and Wu Sanshi was promoted to the position of Minister of State and became a chancellor. That same winter, Wu Zetian, who was eighty-two years old, died in the Shangyang Palace in the eastern capital. Zhu Qincheng and Tang Xiujing entered the government as chancellors.

丙午　帝還長安，附武后於乾陵，以宮人上官婉兒為昭容。武三思居中用事，封張柬之、桓彥范、崔玄暉、袁恕己、敬暉五人為王，尋貶為州司馬，殺之於流所。進魏元忠、李嶠為中書令，李懷遠同中書平章事，冊衛王重俊為皇太子，開長寧、安樂二公主府，大行斜封墨制，於惟謙為相，蘇瓌進侍中。

In the year Bingwu (706), Emperor Zhongzong of the Tang returned to Chang'an and had Empress Wu Zetian interred together with him in the Qianling Mausoleum. He also promoted the palace lady Shangguan Wan'er to the rank of Zhaorong. Wu Sansi held power in the palace, first promoting Zhang Jianzhi, Huan Yanyan, Cui Xuanhui, Yuan Suxi, and Jing Hui, five meritorious officials, to the rank of king, then later demoting them to the position of governor of a commandery, and finally having them killed in their places of exile. Wei Yuanzhong and Li Qiao were promoted to the position of chancellor, and Li Huayuan was appointed as co-chancellor. The crown prince Li Chongjun was established, and the two princesses Changning and Anle were granted the status of princesses with their own households. At this time, many official positions were directly appointed by the emperor through secret imperial edicts, bypassing the formal procedures of the Zhongshu Menxia, and were known as "xiaofeng officials." Yu Weiqian entered the government as chancellor, and Su Wei was promoted to the position of Shizhong.

丁未　李多祚以羽林兵誅武三思，又殺皇后韋氏不克，敗，死。太子重俊出奔，野死。宗楚客、紀處訥、蕭至忠為相，改元景龍。　戊申　安樂公主假皇后車服出，敕武延秀、張仁亶為相。　己酉　作宮市。韋嗣立、崔湜、韋溫、鄭愔、蘇瓌、趙彥昭相繼為相，李嶠為特進。

In the year Dingwei (707), General Li Duozuo led the Yulin army to kill Wu Sanzhi, and then intended to kill Empress Wei, but failed and was defeated and killed. The crown prince Li Chongjun fled and died in the wilderness. Zong Chuke, Ji Chune, and Xiao Zhitong entered the government, and the era name was changed to "Jinglong". In the year Wushen (708), Princess Anle used the imperial queen's carriage and clothing for travel. An edict was issued appointing Wu Yanzhui and Zhang Ren Dan as ministers. In the year Jiyou (709), the "Gongshi" system was established, with eunuchs forcing the purchase of goods in the market. Wei Sili, Cui Shi, Wei Wen, Zheng Yin, Su Wei, and Zhao Yanzhao successively became ministers, and Li Qiao was granted the title of special attendant.

庚戌　殺諫臣燕欽融於殿庭。皇后韋氏及安樂公主行弒於內寢，立溫王重茂為嗣，改元唐隆，以裴談、張錫、張嘉福、岑羲為相。臨淄王隆基以劉幽求、薛崇簡、鍾紹京、麻嗣宗兵入，誅韋溫、紀處訥、宗楚客、武延秀、馬秦客、葉靜能、趙履冰、楊均及皇后韋氏、安樂公主、上官昭容，葬中宗於定陵，臨淄王隆基稱平王，降重茂嗣，尊父相王旦為帝，是謂興孝皇帝。既踐位，以鍾紹京、劉幽求、薛崇簡、崔日用為相，冊平王隆基為皇太子，改元景云，追廢皇后韋氏、安樂公主為庶人。姚元之為相。

In the year Gengxu (710), the advisory official Yan Qinrong was executed in the palace court for submitting a memorial exposing the Consort Wei. The Consort Wei and Princess Anle intended to emulate Wu Zetian, plotting to poison Emperor Zhongzong within the inner palace and to install the young Prince Wenwang Li Chongmao as emperor, changing the era name to "Tanglong." They appointed Pei Tan, Zhang Xi, Zhang Jiafu, and Cen Xi as chancellors, while the Consort Wei's relatives took control of the imperial guards. Prince Lingshi Li Longji, together with Liu Youqiu, Xue Chongjian, Zhong Shaojing, and Ma Sizong, led troops into the palace, killing Wei Wen, Ji Chu'ne, Zong Chuke, Wu Yanshuo, Ma Qinyu, Ye Jingneng, Zhao Lubi, Yang Jun, as well as the Consort Wei, Princess Anle, and Consort Shangguan, also known as Shangguan Wan'er. This event is known as the "Tanglong Coup." Emperor Zhongzong was buried in Dingling. Li Longji changed his title to Pingwang, deposed Li Chongmao's position as heir, and elevated his father, Prince Xiangwang Li Dan, to emperor, who became Emperor Ruizong (posthumously known as Emperor Xingxiao). This was Emperor Ruizong's second reign. After ascending the throne, Emperor Ruizong appointed Zhong Shaojing, Liu Youqiu, Xue Chongjian, and Cui Ruyong as chancellors, and enfeoffed Prince Pingwang Li Longji as crown prince, changing the era name to "Jingyun." He posthumously demoted the Consort Wei and Princess Anle to commoners. Yao Yuanzhi, also known as Yao Chong, was appointed as chancellor.

辛亥　皇太子隆基監國，郭元振、張說、竇懷貞、陸象先、魏知古為相，劉幽求進侍中相。　壬子　祀南郊，改元太極。祀北郊，改元延和。帝傳位於皇太子隆基，是謂明孝皇帝。既踐位，改元先天，黜劉幽求、鍾紹京、張暉官。

In the Xinhai year (711), the crown prince Li Longji was entrusted with governing the state; Guo Yuanzhen, Zhang Yue, Dou Huazhen, Lu Xiangxian, and Wei Zhigu entered the government as ministers. In the Renzi year (712), Emperor Ruizong performed a sacrifice to Heaven at the southern altar and changed the era name to "Taiji"; he also performed a sacrifice to Earth at the northern altar and changed the era name to "Yanhé". Within the same year, Emperor Ruizong abdicated the throne to his crown prince Li Longji, who became Emperor Xuanzong (posthumous title: Mingxiao Emperor). After Xuanzong's ascension, he changed the era name to "Xian Tian" and dismissed the official positions of Liu Youqiu, Zhong Shaoying, and Zhang Hui. At this time, Princess Taiping still held great power, and Xuanzong's position was not yet secure.

癸丑　太平公主、竇懷貞、岑羲、蕭至忠、常元楷、薛稷、賈膺福、李慈、李欽、李猷、崔湜、盧藏用、傅孝忠、僧惠範作逆伏誅，進姜皎、李令問、王毛仲、王守一官，復劉幽求、鍾紹京、張暉官，令知政事。講武於驪山，改元開元。用盧懷慎、姚崇為相，改中書為紫微。　甲寅　乙卯　冊郢王嗣謙為皇太子。　丙辰　太上皇崩，葬睿宗於喬陵。源乾曜、蘇頲為相。姚崇讓宋璟為相。　丁巳　幸洛陽，嬪永樂公主於契丹。　戊午　至自東都。　己未　庚申　張嘉貞為相。　辛酉　相姚崇卒。　壬戌　幸東都長安，竊發。　癸亥

In the year Gui Chou (713), Princess Taiping, along with Dou Huazhen, Cen Xi, Xiao Zhi Zhong, Chang Yuankai, Xue Ji, Jia Yingfu, Li Ci, Li Qin, Li You, Cui Shi, Lu Cangyong, Fu Xiaozhong, and the monk Hui Fan, plotted rebellion. Emperor Xuanzong took the initiative and eliminated them all. Jiang Jiao, Li Lingwen, Wang Maozhong, and Wang Shouyi were promoted, while Liu Youqiu, Zhong Shaoying, and Zhang Hui were restored to office and participated in state affairs. Emperor Xuanzong held a grand military review at Lishan Mountain, changed the era name to "Kaiyuan," and appointed Lu Huaishen and Yao Chong as chancellors, renaming the Zhongshu Province as the Ziwēi Province. In the year Jiayin (714), there were no notable events. In the year Yimao (715), the prince Yingshang, Li Siquan, was appointed as the crown prince. In the year Bingchen (716), the former emperor Ruizong died and was buried in Qiaoling. Yuan Qianyao and Su Ting were appointed as chancellors. Yao Chong recommended Song Jing to take his place as chancellor. In the year Dingsi (717), Emperor Xuanzong toured Luoyang and arranged the marriage of the Princess Yongle to the Khitan. In the year Wuwu (718), he returned to the capital from the eastern capital. In the year Jiwei (719), there were no notable events. In the year Gengshen (720), Zhang Jiaze was appointed as chancellor. In the year Xinyou (721), Chancellor Yao Chong died. In the year Renxu (722), Emperor Xuanzong toured the eastern capital again, and some people in Chang'an rebelled during the chaos. In the year Guihai (723), there were no notable events.

甲子　唐明孝皇帝十三年，廢皇后王氏為庶人。幸東都。宋璟守長安。　乙丑　封泰山，用源乾曜、張說為左右相。　丙寅　李元紘、杜暹為相。還東都。　丁卯　至自東都。　戊辰　蕭嵩為相。　己巳　張說、宋璟為左右相。謁橋、定、獻、昭、乾五陵。裴光庭為相。　庚午　北討契丹。　辛未　幸東都。　壬申　至自東都。宋璟免相。

The year Jiazi (724) was the thirteenth year of Emperor Xuanzong's reign (posthumous title Mingxiao). In this year, Empress Wang was demoted to a commoner; Emperor Xuanzong visited the eastern capital, leaving Song Jing to govern Chang'an. In the year Yichou (725), Emperor Xuanzong performed the ceremony of worshiping heaven and earth on Mount Tai, appointing Yuan Qianyao and Zhang Shuo as left and right chancellors. In the year Bingyin (726), Li Yuangong and Du Xian entered the chancellor positions; Emperor Xuanzong returned to the eastern capital. In the year Dingmao (727), he returned from the eastern capital to the capital. In the year Wuchen (728), Xiao Song became chancellor. In the year Jisi (729), Zhang Shuo and Song Jing held the positions of left and right chancellors; Emperor Xuanzong visited the five ancestral tombs: Qiaoling, Dingling, Xuanling, Zhao ling, and Qianling; Pei Guangting became chancellor. In the year Gengwu (730), Emperor Xuanzong launched a northern campaign against the Khitan. In the year Xinwei (731), he visited the eastern capital. In the year Renshen (732), he returned from the eastern capital to the capital; Song Jing was removed from his chancellor position.

癸酉　韓休、張九齡、裴耀卿為相。　甲戌　幸東都。李林甫為相。　乙亥　丙子　至自東都。牛仙客為相。是年，太真楊氏入宮，李林甫用事。　丁丑　廢皇太子瑛為庶人，罷張九齡相，仍黜之。相宋璟卒。監察御史周子諒言牛仙客事，杖死於朝。　戊寅　冊忠王璵為皇太子。相李林甫領隴右、河西節度使，牛仙客領河東節度使。

In the year Guiyou (733), Han Xiu, Zhang Jiuling, and Pei Yaoceng were appointed as chancellors. In the year Jiaxu (734), Emperor Xuanzong toured the eastern capital; Li Linfu was appointed as chancellor. In the year Yihai (735), there were no notable events. In the year Bingzi (736), the emperor returned from the eastern capital to the capital; Niu Xianke was appointed as chancellor. In this year, Yang Yuhuan, who was later known as Yang Taizhen, was brought into the palace. Li Linfu began to dominate the court, and the decline of the Kaiyuan era of prosperity began. In the year Dingchou (737), the crown prince Li Ying was stripped of his title and reduced to a commoner; Zhang Jiuling was dismissed from his chancellorship and exiled from the court; the former chancellor Song Jing died; and the censor Zhou Zilang accused Niu Xianke, but was beaten to death in court. In the year Wuyin (738), the prince Zhongwang, who later became Emperor Suzong Li Heng, was appointed as crown prince; Chancellor Li Linfu was also in charge of the military commands of Longyou and Hexi, and Niu Xianke was also in charge of Hedong. The precedent of chancellors being in charge of border military commands was established from this time.

己卯　平突厥，獲其王，追封孔宣父為文宣王，顏回為兗國公，餘哲併為侯。　庚辰　辛巳　命安祿山為平盧軍節度使。　壬午　改元天寶。李適之為相，開《莊》、《文》、《列》、《庚桑子》四學。裴耀卿進尚書右僕射。　癸未　甲申　改元為載，命安祿山為范陽節度使，作太真妃楊氏養子。　乙酉　冊太真妃楊氏為貴妃。契丹殺公主，叛。

In the year Jimao (739), the Turkic tribes were subdued and their khagan captured; Confucius was posthumously honored as the Duke of Wenxuan, Yan Hui as the Marquess of Yanguo, and other earlier sages were enfeoffed as marquises. In the year Gengchen (740), there was nothing noteworthy. In the year Xinsi (741), An Lushan was appointed as the military governor of the Pinglu Commandery. In the year Renwu (742), the era name was changed to Tianbao; Li Shu-zhi entered the government as chancellor; the court established the study of four Daoist classics: the Zhuangzi, Wenzǐ, Liezi, and Gengsangzi; and Pei Yaoguang was promoted to the position of Right Chancellor of the Ministry of Personnel. In the year Guiwei (743), there was nothing noteworthy. In the year Jiashen (744), the term "year" was changed to "zai"; An Lushan was appointed as the military governor of Fanyang and was made to adopt Yang Shengzhen, the Consort Taizhen, as his foster mother. In the year Yiyou (745), Consort Taizhen was enfeoffed as the Imperial Consort; the Khitan killed the princess sent for marriage and rebelled against the Tang dynasty.

丙戌　陳希烈為左相。右相李林甫大行誣構，首陷韋堅。　丁亥　改溫泉為華清宮。　戊子　以宦人高力士為驃騎大將軍，關中外。賜安祿山鐵券。幸華清宮。　己丑　幸華清宮。　庚寅　幸華清宮，權歸韓國、虢國、秦國三夫人及鴻臚卿楊銛、宰相楊國忠五家。安祿山進封東平郡王。　辛卯　幸華清宮。安祿山入朝，乞兼河東。討雲南不利。　壬辰　幸華清宮。李林甫卒，楊國忠為右相。　癸巳　幸華清宮。楊國忠大行誣構，進封哥舒翰西平郡王。

In the year of Bingxu (746), Chen Xilie held the position of Left Chancellor; the Right Chancellor Li Linfu fabricated many charges against rivals, starting with Wei Jian. In the year of Dinghai (747), the Hot Spring Palace at Lishan was renamed "Huqing Palace." In the year of Wuzi (748), the eunuch Gao Lishi was appointed as General of the Horse, handling all official documents both inside and outside the court; the emperor granted An Lushan an iron certificate, which served as a death exemption; and the emperor toured Huqing Palace. In the year of Jichou (749), he toured Huqing Palace again. In the year of Gengyin (750), he toured Huqing Palace once more; the power of the court was controlled by three concubines, the Princesses of Han, Guo, and Qin, and Yang Tuan, the Minister of Ceremonies, and the Chancellor Yang Guozhong. An Lushan was promoted to the Marquess of Dongping. In the year of Xinmao (751), the emperor toured Huqing Palace again; An Lushan entered the court, requesting to also govern Hedong; the campaign against the Nanzhao was unsuccessful. In the year of Renchen (752), the emperor toured Huqing Palace again; Li Linfu died, and Yang Guozhong became the Right Chancellor. In the year of Guisi (753), the emperor toured Huqing Palace again; Yang Guozhong also fabricated many charges against others; Geshu Han was promoted to the Marquess of Xiping.

甲午　唐明孝皇帝四十三年，受朝於華清宮。韋見素為相，始以詩賦取士。楊國忠進位守司空。　乙未　安祿山以范陽叛，兵陷東都。皇太子璵為元帥，監國。高仙芝、封常清軍敗。以哥舒翰將兵二十萬守潼關。　丙申　潼關不守，帝西幸蜀，至馬嵬，兵亂，殺宰相楊國忠及貴妃楊氏。祿山陷長安，稱帝東都，國曰燕，元曰聖武。皇太子西至靈武，即皇帝位，是謂宣孝皇帝，改元至德，以廣平王俶為元帥，裴冕為相。尊蜀中帝為太上皇。移軍彭原。恆山陷，顏杲卿死於東都。

In the year Jiawu (754), which was the forty-third year of Emperor Xuanzong's reign, he received the homage of officials at the Huaqing Palace; Wei Jiansu was appointed to the position of chancellor; the imperial examination began to select candidates based on poetry and prose; Yang Guozhong was promoted to the position of Grand Secretary. In the year Yiwei (755), An Lushan raised an army in Fanyang and rebelled against the Tang dynasty, his forces capturing the eastern capital Luoyang, marking the outbreak of the "Anshi Rebellion." The crown prince Li Yu was appointed as the commander-in-chief of the entire army and remained in charge of the capital; famous generals Gao Xianzhi and Feng Changqing suffered defeat and were killed. The court ordered Geshu Han to lead twenty thousand troops to defend Tongguan Pass. In the year Bingshen (756), Tongguan Pass fell, and Emperor Xuanzong fled westward to Sichuan. On the way to Mawei Yizhi, the imperial guards mutinied, killing the chancellor Yang Guozhong and forcing the death of the concubine Yang Yuhuan. An Lushan captured Chang'an and proclaimed himself emperor in Luoyang, establishing the state name "Yan" and the era name "Shengwu." The crown prince moved north to Lingwu and was proclaimed emperor, becoming Emperor Suzong (posthumous title Xuanxiao Emperor), changing the era name to "Zide." He appointed Prince Li Chu as commander-in-chief of the army and Pei Mi as chancellor, and remotely honored Emperor Xuanzong in Sichuan as the retired emperor. The army then moved to Pengyuan. Changshan fell, and the loyal official Yan Gaoqing was executed in Luoyang.

丁酉　朔方節度使郭子儀、太原節度使李光弼兵入，逐安祿山將，大敗之於香積，遂復兩京。帝還長安，太上皇至自成都，封廣平王俶為成王，苗晉卿代韋見素為左相。安祿山為子慶緒所殺，代立，退保相州，改元天成。　戊戌　唐改元乾元，以成王俶為皇太子，李揆、王璵為相。九節度圍安慶緒於相州，軍潰。祿山將史思明殺安慶緒，稱帝魏州。

In the year Dingyou (757), General Guo Ziyi of the Shuofang Circuit and General Li Guangbi of the Taiyuan Circuit led their armies to counterattack, drove out the rebel generals, and defeated the enemy heavily at Xiangji Temple, recapturing the two capitals of Chang'an and Luoyang. Emperor Suzong returned to Chang'an, and the former emperor Xuanzong returned from Chengdu. The prince Guangping Wang Li Chu was enfeoffed as the Prince Cheng, and Miao Jinqing succeeded Wei Jianshu as the Left Chancellor. An Lushan was killed by his son An Qingsheng, who then took the throne, retreated to Xiangzhou for defense, and changed the era name to "Tiancheng." In the year Wuxu (758), the Tang dynasty changed its era name to "Ganyuan," established Prince Cheng Wang Li Chu as the crown prince, and Li Kui and Wang Yu entered the chancellorship. The nine circuit commanders surrounded An Qingsheng in Xiangzhou, but due to lack of unified command, the entire army dispersed. An Lushan's former general Shi Siming killed An Qingsheng and proclaimed himself emperor in Weizhou.

己亥　唐改元順天。李峴、呂諲、第五琦為相。史思明覆陷東都。　庚子　唐改元上元。宦人李輔國逼太上皇入西宮。劉展以揚州叛。　辛丑　太上皇崩於西宮，帝亦不豫，皇太子俶監國，苗晉卿行冢宰。史思明為子朝義所殺，代立，保東都。

In the Jihai year (759), the era name was changed to "Shuntian"; in fact, "Shuntian" was the era name established by Shi Siming when he declared himself emperor, but the record was attributed to the Tang dynasty, which still used "Ganyuan" at that time. Li Xian, Lü Yin, and Wu Qi entered government service as chancellors. Shi Siming recaptured the eastern capital, Luoyang. In the Gengzi year (760), the Tang dynasty changed its era name to "Shangyuan"; eunuch Li Fuguo forced the former emperor, Emperor Xuanzong, to move into the western palace; Liu Zhen rebelled in Yangzhou. In the Xinchou year (761), Emperor Xuanzong died in the western palace, and Emperor Suzong was also seriously ill. The crown prince, Li Chu, acted as regent, while Miao Jinqing served as the acting chief minister. Shi Siming was killed by his son Shi Chaoyi, who then succeeded him and took control of Luoyang.

壬寅　改元寶應，皇后張氏謀立越王繫，內臣李輔國、程元振幽皇后張氏於別殿，殺之。帝崩，皇太子俶踐位，是謂孝武皇帝，以雍王適為元帥，元載為相，程元振為驃騎大將軍，居中用事。復東都及河朔。史朝義走幽州，幽人殺之以獻。　癸卯　吐蕃犯長安，別立武王宏。帝出居郟。郭子儀收京城，帝還長安，放武王宏於華州，葬玄宗於秦陵，葬肅宗於建陵，改元廣德。僕固懷恩以汾州叛，罷苗晉卿、裴遵度相，以李峴為相。

In the year RENYIN (762), the era name was changed to "Baoying." The queen, Consort Zhang, plotted to replace the crown prince, Li Xi, with the prince of Yue, but eunuchs Li Fuguo and Cheng Yuanzhen imprisoned her in a separate palace and killed her. After Emperor Suzong's death, his son Li Chu became emperor, known as Emperor Daizong (posthumous title: Xiaowu Emperor). He appointed Yong Wang Li Que as commander-in-chief of the military, Yuan Zai as prime minister, and Cheng Yuanzhen as general of the骠骑, who held power in the palace. The Tang army recaptured the eastern capital and the region of Hebo. Shi Chaoyi fled to Youzhou, where he was killed by the local commander and his head was presented. The Anshi Rebellion, which lasted eight years, ended at this time. In the year GUIMA (763), the Tibetan forces entered Chang'an and installed Prince Guangwu Li Chenghong as emperor. Emperor Daizong fled to Shanzhou. Guo Ziyi recaptured the capital, and Emperor Daizong returned to Chang'an, exiling Li Chenghong to Huazhou. He buried Emperor Xuanzong in Tailing and Emperor Suzong in Jianling. He changed the era name to "Guangde." Pu Gu Huai'en rebelled in Fenzhou. He dismissed Miao Jinqing and Pei Zunduo from their positions as prime ministers and appointed Li Xian as prime minister.

甲辰　以雍王為皇太子。吐蕃寇邠及奉天。王縉、杜鴻漸代劉晏、李峴為相。　乙巳　改元永泰。吐蕃大掠畿甸。帝御六軍屯於範，命九節度以本軍討賊。吐蕃會回紇，寇奉天，僕固懷恩啟之也。郭子儀復以回紇隨白元光破吐蕃於靈武。崔旴以西川亂。　丙午　改元大曆。周智光以華叛。

In the year Jiachen (764), the crown prince Li Kuo was appointed; the Tibetans invaded Binzhou and Fengtian; Wang Jin and Du Hongjian succeeded Liu Yan and Li Xian as chancellors. In the year Yisi (765), the era name was changed to "Yongtai"; the Tibetans raided the capital region extensively; the emperor personally led six armies to驻扎, ordering the nine military governors to lead their troops to suppress the rebels. The Tibetans allied with the Uighurs to attack Fengtian, which was caused by Pu Gu Huai'en, a hero in suppressing the Anshi Rebellion, who was suspected by the court and thus rebelled; after Pu Gu Huai'en died in the army, Guo Ziyi persuaded the Uighurs, and together with Bai Yuanguang defeated the Tibetans at Lingwu. Cui Xu rebelled in Xichuan. In the year Bingwu (766), the era name was changed to "Dali"; Zhou Zhigu rebelled in Huazhou. After the Anshi Rebellion, there were external threats from Tibet and the Uighurs, and internal unrest from the warlords, so the Tang dynasty had no peace.

丁未　吐蕃大寇靈武。郭子儀鎮涇陽。　戊申　吐蕃再寇靈武。　己酉　裴冕為相。　庚戌　臧玠以潭州叛。　辛亥　壬子　回紇掠京城，朱泚節度幽州。　癸丑　郭子儀大敗吐蕃於靈武。　甲寅　乙卯　魏博節度田承嗣擅取洺、衛、磁、相。郟州軍亂。

In the year of Dingwei (767), the Tubo launched a major invasion against Lingwu, and Guo Ziyi defended Jingyang to resist the enemy. In the year of Wushen (768), the Tubo invaded Lingwu again. In the year of Jiyou (769), Pei Man entered the government as prime minister. In the year of Gengxu (770), Zang Jie rebelled in Tanzhou. In the year of Xinhai (771), there were no notable events. In the year of Renzi (772), the Huige soldiers looted the capital city, and Zhu Ci was appointed as the governor of Youzhou. In the year of Guichou (773), Guo Ziyi defeated the Tubo greatly in Lingwu. In the year of Jiayin (774), there were no significant events. In the year of Yimao (775), Tian Chengsi, the governor of Weibozhou, seized the states of Mengzhou, Weizhou, Cizhou, and Xiangzhou without permission, and the powerful and independent regional warlords in the Hebo region had already taken shape; there was also a military mutiny in Jiaozhou.

丙辰　淄清李正己擅取齊海、登、萊、沂、密、德、棣、曹、濮、兗、鄆，請命封隴西王。李寶臣封隴西王，李忠臣封西平王，段秀實封張掖王。崔寧破吐蕃。河陽軍亂。　丁巳　誅宰相元載，並夷其族。貶相王縉括州刺史。楊綰、常袞為相。　戊午　回紇寇太原，吐蕃寇靈武。

In the year Bingchen (776), Li Zhengji, the military governor of Ziqing, seized control of the states of Qi, Hai, Deng, Lai, Yi, Mi, De, Di, Cao, Pu, Yan, and Yun, and requested the imperial court's approval to be granted the title of Duke of Longxi. Li Baocen was granted the title of Duke of Longxi, Li Zhongchen that of Duke of Xiping, and Duanshuxi that of Duke of Zhangye. The court could only rely on titles to pacify the warlords. Cui Ning defeated the Tibetans; a mutiny occurred in Heyang. In the year Dingsi (777), the prime minister Yuan Zai and his entire family were executed. Prime minister Wang Jin was demoted to the governor of Kuozhou. Yang Wan and Chang Gun entered the government. In the year Wuwu (778), the Uighurs invaded Taiyuan, and the Tibetans invaded Lingwu.

己未　汴州軍亂，皇太子適監國。帝崩，皇太子適踐位，是謂孝文皇帝。葬代宗於元陵，貶相常袞，以崔祐甫為相，郭子儀為尚父。　庚申　改元建中。朱泚領四鎮節度使。劉文喜以涇亂。冊宣王誦為皇太子，楊炎為相。貶相劉晏自殺。

In the Jiwei year (779), a military revolt occurred in Bianzhou; the crown prince Li Kuo acted as regent. After the death of Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty, the crown prince Li Kuo ascended the throne, becoming Emperor Dezong (posthumous title Xiaowen Emperor). Emperor Dezong buried Taizong in Yuanling; he demoted the chancellor Chang Gun and appointed Cui Youfu as chancellor; he honored Guo Ziyi as "Shangfu." In the Gengshen year (780), the era name was changed to "Jianzhong"; Zhu Ci was appointed to lead the four military commands; Liu Wenxi rebelled in Jingzhou; the crown prince Xuan Wang Li Song was appointed as the crown prince; Yang Yan entered the government and implemented the dual taxation system; the former chancellor Liu Yan was demoted and later executed.

辛酉　盧杞為相，貶相楊炎崖州司馬。尚父郭子儀卒。淄青李正己、魏博、田悅，恆定李惟嶽，各擁本部兵叛。李希烈平梁崇義於襄陽，封之為南平王。河東馬燧、澤潞李抱真破田悅於洹水。　壬戌　宣武劉洽、神策曲環破李納于徐州。幽州朱滔平李惟嶽於束鹿。朱滔、田悅、王武俊、李納、李希烈稱王，相推為盟主。關播始相。

In the Xinyou year (781), Lu Qi entered the government as chancellor, and Chancellor Yang Yan was demoted to the position of司马 in Yajia. The veteran general Guo Ziyi died. Li Zhengji of Zijing, Tian Yue of Weibo, and Li Weiye of Hengding each led their own troops in rebellion, thus starting the "Four Commanderies Rebellion" in the Hebo region. Li Xilie defeated Liang Chongyi in Xiangyang and was granted the title of Nanping Wang. The Hedong Circuit Governor Ma Sui and the ZeLu Circuit Governor Li Baozhen defeated Tian Yue at Huan Water. In the Renxu year (782), General Liu Qie of Xuanwu Circuit and General Qu Huán of the Shenshe Army defeated Li Na in Xuzhou. General Zhu Tao of Youzhou defeated Li Weiye in Shulu. Subsequently, Zhu Tao, Tian Yue, Wang Wujun, Li Na, and Li Xilie each claimed the title of king, elected a leader among themselves, and openly opposed the imperial court. Guan Bo began to serve as chancellor.

癸亥　李希烈陷汝州，太師顏真卿宣撫淮寧軍事，不還。哥舒曜以鳳翔、邠寧、涇原軍大伐於東，師喪扈潤。命涇州姚令言以本軍衛東都，兵至滻水，返戈入長安，立朱泚為帝於含元殿。渾瑊奉帝出居奉天，朱泚兵頓乾陵，朔方節度使李懷光以本兵救奉天。朱泚退保京城。李懷光以本軍叛。李希烈陷襄陽、許、鄭及汴州。哥舒曜走洛陽。貶宰相盧杞新州司馬，蕭復、劉從一、姜公輔為相。

In the Guihai year (783), Li Xilie captured Ruozhou. Grand Master Yan Zhenqing was ordered to go to Huaining to comfort the military situation, but he never returned and was eventually killed. Geshuyao led the troops from Fengxiang, Binning, and Jingyuan to march eastward, suffering heavy losses at Hudun. The court ordered General Yao Lingyan of Jingzhou to guard the eastern capital, but when his troops reached the Chanshui River, they rebelled due to insufficient rewards and entered Chang'an, proclaiming Zhu Ci emperor at Hanyuan Hall, which is known as the "Jingyuan Rebellion." Hun Jian protected Emperor Dezong as he fled to Fentian, while Zhu Ci's forces camped near Qianling Mausoleum. The Shuofang Military Governor Li Huiguang led his troops to relieve Fentian, forcing Zhu Ci to retreat to the capital. Soon after, Li Huiguang also rebelled with his own troops. Li Xilie captured Xiangyang, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, and Biaozhou. Geshuyao retreated to Luoyang. Chancellor Lu Qi was demoted to Xinzhou Shiyi, while Xiaofu, Liu Congyi, and Jiang Gongfu were appointed as chancellors.

甲子　唐孝文皇帝五年，在奉天，改元興元。王武俊格命。李懷光走河中。帝移軍梁州。渾瑊及吐蕃敗朱泚於武功。李晟收京城，迎帝還宮。田希鑑殺馮河清，以涇州叛。行軍司馬田緒殺田悅，以魏博降李抱真。王武俊平朱泚於涇城。淄清李納格命。田希鑑殺姚令言，以涇州降。李晟平涇州亂，殺田希鑑。李希烈將李澄以滑州格命。劉洽、曲環敗李希烈於陳州。盧翰為相。　乙丑　改元貞元。李希烈陷南陽。渾瑊平李懷光於河中。

The year Jiazi (784) was the fifth year of Emperor Dezong's reign. He was still taking refuge at Fengtian, changed the era name to "Xingyuan," and issued an edict of self-reproach based on the proposals of Lu Zhi, pardoning all rebel warlords except Zhu Ci. The situation thus turned around. Wang Wujun accepted the imperial order and submitted; Li Huaguang fled to Hezhong; Emperor Dezong moved his court to Liangzhou. Hun Yan defeated Zhu Ci together with Tibetan troops at Wugong; Li Sheng recovered the capital city, welcomed Emperor Dezong back to the palace, and Zhu Ci was defeated and died. Tian Xijian killed Feng Heqing, took control of Jingzhou, and rebelled; Wei Bo Xingjun司马 Tian Xu killed Tian Yue, led Wei Bo to submit to Li Baozhen; Wang Wujun eliminated the remaining forces of Zhu Ci in Jingcheng; Zi Qing Li Na also obeyed the imperial order and submitted; Tian Xijian later killed Yao Lingyan and surrendered Jingzhou; Li Sheng quelled the rebellion in Jingzhou and executed Tian Xijian. Li Xilie's subordinate Li Cheng surrendered the city of Huazhou to the court; Liu Qie and Qu Huanshan defeated Li Xilie at Chenzhou. Lu Han entered the government as chancellor. In the year Yichou (785), the era name was changed to "Zhenyuan"; Li Xilie captured Nanyang; Hun Yan suppressed Li Huaguang in Hezhong.

丙寅　劉滋、崔造、齊映、李勉相繼為相。陳仙奇殺李希烈，以蔡州降。陳仙奇為蔡州刺史。吳少誠又殺陳仙奇，以蔡州請命。復以吳少誠為蔡州刺史。吐蕃寇涇隴。　丁卯　張延賞、柳渾、李泌為相。渾瑊會吐蕃於平涼。吐蕃竊發於會，渾瑊逃歸。馬燧請之謬也。　戊辰　福建軍亂，邠寧軍亦亂。李晟、馬燧、李泌連相，因徵夏縣處士陽城為諫議大夫。

In the year Bingyin (786), Liu Zi, Cui Zhao, Qi Ying, and Li Mian took turns serving as prime ministers. Chen Xianqi killed Li Xiheli and surrendered the city of Cai to the court, and was appointed as the governor of Cai. However, Wu Shaocheng later killed Chen Xianqi and claimed the city of Cai, forcing the court to appoint Wu Shaocheng as the governor of Cai. From then on, the region of Huaixi was long controlled by the military governors. The Tibetans invaded Jingzhou and Longzhou. In the year Dingmao (787), Zhang Yanshang, Liu Hun, and Li Bi became prime ministers. Hun Jian held a meeting with the Tibetans at Pingliang, but the Tibetans suddenly attacked during the meeting, and Hun Jian escaped alone. This was a mistake caused by Ma Sui's insistence on negotiating peace with the Tibetans. In the year Wuchen (788), there was a military mutiny in the Fujian army, and also a mutiny in the Binming army. Li Sheng, Ma Sui, and Li Bi successively became prime ministers, and Li Bi therefore summoned Yang Cheng, a reclusive scholar from Xiaxian, to serve as a censorial advisor.

己巳　董晉、竇參為相。韋皋破吐蕃於巂州。　庚午　吐蕃陷北庭。　辛未　壬申　襄州軍亂。趙璟、陸贄為相，貶相竇參郴州別駕。吐蕃入寇。　癸酉　賈耽、盧邁為相。宣武軍亂。　甲戌　南詔異牟尋破吐蕃於神州，韋皋破吐蕃於峨和。元誼以田緒叛於洺，黃少卿以邢叛。　乙亥

In the year Jisi (789), Dong Jin and Dou Can became chancellors; the military governor of Jiannan defeated the Tibetans in the state of Xizhou. In the year Gengwu (790), the Tibetans captured the Beiting Protectorate, and the Tang Dynasty's operations in the Western Regions came to an end. In the year Xinwei (791), there were no notable events. In the year Renshen (792), there was a military revolt in Xiangzhou; Zhao Jing and Lu Zhi became chancellors, and Chancellor Dou Can was demoted to be the deputy governor of Chengzhou; the Tibetans invaded. In the year Guiyou (793), Jia Dan and Lu Mai became chancellors; there was a military revolt in the Xuanwu Army. In the year Jiaxu (794), the King of Nanzhao, Yimu Xun, defeated the Tibetans in Zhongshu and renewed the alliance with the Tang Dynasty; Wei Gao defeated the Tibetans in Ehe; Yuan Yi betrayed Tian Xu and occupied Mingshou, while Huang Shaoqing rebelled in Xingzhou. In the year Yihai (795), there were no notable events.

丙子　崔損、趙宗儒為相。　丁丑　韋皋破吐蕃於州。　戊寅　鄭餘慶為相。栗鍠殺刺史，以明州叛。　己卯　汴州軍亂。吳少誠以陳、蔡叛。伐淮西，不利。　庚辰　伐蔡不利；又伐，又不利。徐州軍亂。貶相鄭餘慶郴州司馬。齊抗為相。蔡州吳少誠順命。　辛巳　韋皋大破吐蕃於雅州，封皋南康郡王。　壬午　癸未　高郢為相。吐蕃請和。　甲申　吐蕃、南詔、日本修貢。

In the year Bingzi (796), Cui Sun and Zhao Zongru became chancellors. In the year Dingchou (797), Wei Gao defeated the Tibetans in a certain state, but the name of the state is missing in the original text. In the year Wuyin (798), Zheng Yuqing became chancellor; Li Huan killed the governor and rebelled in the state of Mingzhou. In the year Jimao (799), there was a military mutiny in Bianzhou; Wu Shaocheng rebelled in Chenzhou and Caizhou, and the court failed to subdue the Huaiwest region. In the year Gengchen (800), another attempt to subdue Caizhou failed, and another military campaign was launched, but it still failed; there was a military mutiny in Xuzhou; Chancellor Zheng Yuqing was demoted to the position of Cenchou Shima, and Qi Kang became chancellor; Wu Shaocheng in Caizhou submitted again. In the year Xinsi (801), Wei Gao defeated the Tibetans greatly in Yazhou and was granted the title of Nan Kang Jun Wang. In the year Renwu (802), there was nothing noteworthy. In the year Guiwei (803), Gao Ying became chancellor; the Tibetans sent envoys to request peace. In the year Jiashen (804), the Tibetans, the Nanzhao, and Japan all sent envoys to present tribute.

乙酉　正月，帝崩。皇太子誦踐位，王叔文、王伾用事，韋執誼、賈眈、鄭珣瑜、高郢、杜祐為相，罷官市物。貶京兆尹李實通州長史，削民故也。冊廣陵王純為皇太子，罷鄭珣瑜、高郢相，以杜黃裳、袁滋為相。帝不豫，八月，授位於太子，徙居興慶宮。皇太子純踐位，是謂章武皇帝。葬德宗於崇陵，貶王伾開州司馬，王叔文渝州司馬，韋執誼崖州司戶。以鄭餘慶、鄭為相。

In the year of Yiyou (805), in the first lunar month, Emperor Dezong of the Tang dynasty died, and his crown prince Li Song ascended the throne, becoming Emperor Shunzong. Wang Shuweng and Wang Pi took power, while Wei Zhiyi, Jia Dan, Zheng Xunyu, Gao Ying, and Du You served as chancellors. They abolished the corrupt practice of eunuchs forcing the purchase of goods through "gongshi." The governor of Jingzhao, Li Shi, was demoted to the position of chief historian of Tongzhou due to his exploitation of the people. The prince Guangling, Li Chun, was appointed as crown prince; Zheng Xunyu and Gao Ying were removed from their chancellor positions, and Du Huangchang and Yuan Zi were appointed as chancellors. Emperor Shunzong later suffered a stroke and was unable to govern, and in the eighth lunar month, he passed the throne to his crown prince, moving to the Xingqing Palace. The crown prince Li Chun ascended the throne, becoming Emperor Xianzong (posthumous title: Zhangwu Emperor). Emperor Dezong was buried in the Chongling Mausoleum; Wang Pi was demoted to the position of chief magistrate of Kaizhou, and Wang Shuweng was demoted to the position of chief magistrate of Yuzhou. The short-lived "Yongzhen Reform" thus failed. Zheng Yuqing and Zheng Yin were appointed as chancellors.

丙戌　改元元和。太上皇崩於興慶宮。杜祐行冢宰事。葬順宗於豐陵。王士真為相。劉闢以西川叛，高崇文平之。誅王叔文於貶所。　丁亥　武元衡、李吉甫為相。李錡以潤州叛，平之。　戊子　裴垍為相。　己丑　冊鄧王寧為皇太子。王承宗以鎮叛。蔡州吳少誠卒，弟少陽繼事。　庚寅　用權德輿為相。　辛卯　罷李藩相，用李吉甫、李絳為相。皇太子寧卒。　壬辰　冊遂王恆為皇太子。魏博軍亂。　癸巳　振武軍亂。

In the year Bingxu (806), the era name was changed to "Yuanhe"; the former emperor, Emperor Shunzong, died in the Xingqing Palace, and Du You acted as the chief minister, burying Emperor Shunzong in Fengling; Wang Shizhen entered the government; Liu Bi rebelled in Xichuan, and Gao Chongwen led troops to suppress the rebellion; Wang Shuweng was executed in his place of exile. In the year Dinghai (807), Wu Yuanheng and Li Jifu entered the government; Li Ji rebelled in Runzhou and was suppressed. In the year Wuzi (808), Pei Ji entered the government. In the year Jichou (809), the crown prince Deng Wang Li Ning was enfeoffed as the crown prince; Wang Chengzong rebelled in Chengde Commandery; Wu Shaocheng of Caizhou died, and his brother Wu Shaoyang took over the military and administrative affairs. In the year Gengyin (810), Quan Deyu was appointed as the chief minister. In the year Xinmao (811), Li Fan was dismissed from his position, and Li Jifu and Li Jiang were appointed as chief ministers; Crown Prince Li Ning died. In the year Renchen (812), the crown prince Sui Wang Li Heng was enfeoffed as the crown prince; a rebellion occurred in Weibos Army, and Tian Hongzheng submitted to the court. In the year Guisi (813), a rebellion occurred in the Zhenwu Army.