Zhaoxian Township

	Zhaoxian Township Zhaoxian or Zhao Xian may refer to: Zhao County (), Hebei, China Zhaoxian (Taoism) (), "illuminated immortals", who achieve transcendence through constant periods of thought and recollection People with the name Zhaoxian or Zhao Xian include: * Bi Gui (died 249), courtesy name Zhaoxian (), official of the state of Cao Wei * Emperor Wenzong of Tang (809–840), posthumous name Emperor Zhaoxian () * Empress Dowager Du (–961), posthumous name Empress Dowager Zhaoxian (), mother of Emperor Taizu of Song * Emperor Gong of Song (1271–1323), personal name Zhao Xian () See also King Zhaoxiang of Qin King Zhaoxiang of Qin (; 325–251 BC), or King Zhao of Qin (秦昭王), born Ying Ji (, was the king of Qin from 306 BC to 251 BC. He was the son of King Huiwen and younger brother of King Wu. King Zhaoxiang reigned as the King of Qin for 57 ... (; 325–251 BC) {{disambiguation, given name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Zhao County Zhao County (Zhaoxian) (), a historic town called Zhaozhou () in the past, is located in the southwest of Hebei province southeast of the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, and south of Beijing. Its total land area is and total population is around 550,000. There are many historical sites in Zhao County, including the Anji Bridge, Yongtong Bridge, Tuoluonijing Tower (), and Bailin (Cypress Grove) Temple (). The county is also famous for its agricultural products: snowflake pears (xuehua pear), asparagus, and wheat. Geography Zhao Xian is located in the middle of North China Plain; its elevation is fairly low and topography fairly flat. Administrative Divisions Towns: Zhaozhou, Zhao County, Zhaozhou (), Fanzhuang (), Beiwangli (), Xinzhaidian (), Hancun, Zhao County, Hancun (), Nanbaishe (), Shahedian, Zhao County, Shahedian () Townships: Qiandazhang Township (), Xiezhuang Township, Hebei, Xiezhuang Township (), Gaocun Township, Zhao County, Gaocun Township (), Wangxizhang Town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Zhaoxian (Taoism) ''Xian'' () refers to a person or similar entity having a long life or being immortal. The concept of ''xian'' has different implications dependent upon the specific context: philosophical, religious, mythological, or other symbolic or cultural occurrence. The Chinese word ''xian'' is translatable into English as: * (''in Daoist philosophy and cosmology'') spiritually immortal; transcendent human; celestial being * (''in Daoist religion and pantheon'') physically immortal; immortal person; an immortal; saint * (''in Chinese alchemy'') alchemist; one who seeks the elixir of life; one who practices longevity techniques ** (''or by extension'') alchemical, dietary, or qigong methods for attaining immortality * (''in Chinese mythology'') wizard; magician; shaman; sorcerer * (''in popular Chinese literature'') genie; elf, fairy; nymph; (''xian jing'' is fairyland, faery) * (''based on the folk etymology for the character , a compound of the characters for ''person'' and ''mounta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bi Gui Bi Gui (died 9 February 249), courtesy name Zhaoxian, was an official serving in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period of China. Life Bi Gui's father, Bi Zili (), served as a Colonel of Agriculture () in the late Eastern Han dynasty during the reign of Emperor Xian. Bi Gui, who was from Dongping Commandery (東平郡; covering parts of present-day Shandong and Henan), was known for his talent since he was young. When Cao Rui was still the crown prince, Bi Gui served in the Imperial Academy (). He was appointed as a Chief Clerk () in the final years of the reign of Cao Pi, the first ruler of Wei. In 227, Cao Rui ascended the throne upon the death of his father, Cao Pi. Bi Gui became very wealthy as he not only served as a Gentleman of the Yellow Gate (), but also had his son married to a Wei princess. Bi Gui was appointed as the Inspector () of Bing Province later and was known for behaving arrogantly while he was in office. Around the time, the Xianbei tribes in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Emperor Wenzong Of Tang Emperor Wenzong of Tang (809–840), personal name Li Ang, né Li Han (李涵), was an emperor of the Tang dynasty of China. He reigned from 827 to 840. Emperor Wenzong was the second son of Emperor Muzong and younger brother of Emperor Jingzong. A rare occurrence in Chinese history, Emperor Wenzong, along with his elder brother Emperor Jingzong and younger brother Emperor Wuzong, reigned in succession. Background Li Han was born in late 809, during the reign of his grandfather Emperor Xianzong. His father, Li You was then the Prince of Sui under Emperor Xianzong,''Old Book of Tang'', vol. 16. but while Li You was considered, under Confucian principles of succession, to be the proper heir to the throne, because his mother (Li Han's grandmother) Consort Guo, was Emperor Xianzong's wife and crown princess while Emperor Xianzong was crown prince,''Zizhi Tongjian'', vol. 238. Li You was not created crown prince for some time; his older brother Li Ning, by Emperor Xianzo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Empress Dowager Du Empress Dowager Du (杜太后, given name unknown, 902 – 17 July 961) was an empress dowager of imperial China's Song Dynasty. She was the wife of general Zhao Hongyin and the mother of Emperor Taizu of Song, who founded the Song Dynasty. After her death, another son, Emperor Taizong, succeeded Emperor Taizu, claiming legitimacy on grounds of their mother's will, alleged to be sealed in a golden shelf at her death. Many historians believe that this was actually a fabrication by Emperor Taizong. Family The eldest of 8 children from an official family, Lady Du married general Zhao Hongyin upon reaching adulthood and bore him 7 children: Zhao Guangji (赵光济), 1st son, died young Zhao Kuangyin (赵匡胤), 2nd son, born in 927 * Zhao Kuangyi (赵匡乂), later called Zhao Guangyi (赵光义) and eventually Zhao Jiong (赵炅), 3rd son, born in 939 Zhao Kuangmei (赵匡美), later called Zhao Guangmei (赵光美) and eventually Zhao Tingmei (赵廷美), 4th son, bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Emperor Gong Of Song Emperor Gong of Song (2 November 1271 – 1323), personal name Zhao Xian, was the 16th emperor of the Song dynasty of China and the seventh emperor of the Southern Song dynasty. The sixth son of his predecessor, Emperor Duzong, Zhao Xian came to the throne around the age of four, and reigned for less than two years before he was forced to abdicate in 1276. He was succeeded by his fifth brother, Zhao Shi, enthroned as Emperor Duanzong. Reign Emperor Duzong died in 1274 from overindulgence in wine. His sixth son, Zhao Xian, who was then about four years old, was enthroned as the new emperor with assistance from the chancellor Jia Sidao. In the following year, Zhao Xian's grandmother ( Grand Empress Dowager Xie) and mother ( Empress Dowager Quan) became regents for the child emperor, although state and military power remained under Jia Sidao's control. By the time Zhao Xian came to the throne, the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty had already taken control of the northern and southweste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]