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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. 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 (10[1])(“j’yeh-DOO-shurr”) governors. (10[1])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 (-5[1])Xuánzōng (“shwen-zong”) was forced to execute the Great Beauty Yáng Guìfēi, (10[1])who was rumored to have had an affair with the rebellious Sogdian general Ān Lùshān. (10[1]-5[1])For 10 points, the reign of Empress Zétiān interrupted what Chinese dynasty, which succeeded the Suí? ■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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