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This dynasty’s ruler Zhōngzōng was likely poisoned in a conspiracy led by Empress Wéi and Princess Ānlè (“ahn-luh”), who themselves were overthrown in a coup led by Princess Tàipíng. (10[1])The Nánzhào kingdom repeatedly switched sides in conflicts between this dynasty and a western rival. This dynasty’s chancellor Línfǔ deliberately appointed non-Han generals as jiédùshǐ (“j’yeh-DOO-shurr”) governors. A future empress of this dynasty possibly killed her own daughter to pin the blame on her rival. (10[1]-5[1])While fleeing to Sìchuān, this dynasty’s Emperor Xuánzōng (“shwen-zong”) was forced (10[1])to execute the Great Beauty Yáng Guìfēi, who was rumored to have had an affair with the rebellious Sogdian general (10[1])Ān Lùshān. For 10 points, the reign of Empress Zétiān (-5[1])interrupted what Chinese dynasty, which succeeded the Suí? (10[1])■END■ (10[2]0[1])

ANSWER: Táng dynasty [or Táng Cháo; prompt on Wǔ Zhōu dynasty; reject “Zhōu dynasty” or “Zhōu Cháo”]
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