Shi Jingtang

MedievalEmperorChina892 — 942

Founder of Later Jin who ceded the Sixteen Prefectures to the Khitans.

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Quick Facts

Born

892

Died

942

Country

China

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)39

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)42

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score46.3

Shi Jingtang — Complete Timeline

936 AD

Rebelled against Later TangWar◆ Major

Shi Jingtang, a general of Later Tang, rebelled against Emperor Li Congke. He sought help from the Khitan Liao dynasty, promising territorial concessions in return for military support.

Later TangRebellionKhitan Alliance

Impact: regionaldestructive

Founded Later Jin DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

With Khitan support, Shi Jingtang defeated Later Tang and proclaimed himself emperor, founding the Later Jin dynasty. He ruled as a vassal of the Liao emperor, paying tribute and acknowledging Liao suzerainty.

Later JinDynasty FoundingVassalage

Impact: national

938 AD

Ceded Sixteen Prefectures to LiaoPolitical Action

Shi Jingtang formally ceded the Sixteen Prefectures of the Youyun region to the Khitan Liao dynasty as payment for their aid. This territorial loss weakened Chinese defenses and gave the Liao a strategic foothold for centuries.

Later JinLiaoTerritorial Cession

Impact: regionaldestructive

942 AD

Death and succession crisisPolitical Action

Shi Jingtang died, leaving a weak successor. His death triggered a power struggle that led to the Later Jin's eventual conquest by the Liao dynasty in 947.

Later JinSuccessionDecline

Impact: nationaltragic