Emperor Hyojong (English spelling)

Japanese: 孝宗 - こうそう（英語表記）Xiào zōng

1127‐94
The second emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty of China. Reigned 1162-89. His given name was Zhao (Zhao). He was the grandson of the 7th Emperor Taizu of Song. He was adopted by the first emperor of the Southern Song Dynasty, Gaozong. He became the crown prince and Gaozong abdicated the throne to him. He was unsuccessful in recapturing the northern lands that had been seized by the Jin Dynasty, but in 1164 (the 2nd year of the Longxing era), he made peace with Sejong of the Jin Dynasty, changing the relationship between emperor and vassal to that of uncle and niece, and changing the annual tribute to a yearly offering, reducing the amount by 100,000. During his 28 years of reign, the development of Jiangnan progressed and the national finances were strong, surpassing the heyday of the Northern Song Dynasty. [Toyama Gunji]

Source: Heibonsha World Encyclopedia, 2nd Edition Information

Japanese:

1127‐94
中国，南宋第2代皇帝。在位1162‐89年。姓名は趙（ちようしん）。宋太祖7世の孫。南宋初代高宗の養子。皇太子となり，高宗から位を譲られた。金に奪われた華北の地の奪回には成功しなかったが，1164年(隆興2)，金の世宗と和を講し，従来の君臣関係を叔姪（しゆくてつ）の関係に，歳貢を歳幣に改め，その額も10万減らさせた。治世28年，江南の開発は進み，国家財政も好調で，北宋の盛時をしのぐほどになった。【外山軍治】

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