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2 unusual facts about Tan Daoji


Liu Song Dynasty

He wrongfully executed the general Tan Daoji, who had hiherito commanded the Song armies, and took charge himself.

Liu Yikang

(It was also at Liu Dan's urging that Liu Yikang, during Emperor Wen's illness in 436, arrested and executed the famed general Tan Daoji, fearing that if Emperor Wen had died, no one would be able to control Tan.) Once, when Emperor Wen appeared near death, he commissioned Liu Yikang to be the regent for the crown prince Liu Shao.



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