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. The Nánzhào kingdom repeatedly switched sides in conflicts between this dynasty and a western rival. This dynasty’s chancellor Lǐ 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. While fleeing to Sìchuān, this dynasty’s Emperor Xuánzōng (“shwen-zong”) was forced to execute the Great Beauty Yáng Guìfēi, who was rumored to have had an affair with the rebellious Sogdian general Ān Lùshān. For 10 points, the reign of Empress Wǔ Zétiān interrupted what Chinese dynasty, which succeeded the Suí? ■END■
ANSWER: Táng dynasty [or Táng Cháo; prompt on Wǔ Zhōu dynasty; reject “Zhōu dynasty” or “Zhōu Cháo”]
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