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 (10[1])of this dynasty possibly killed (10[1])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, (10[2])who was rumored to have had an affair with the rebellious Sogdian general Ān (10[1])Lùshān. For 10 points, the reign of Empress Wǔ Zétiān interrupted what Chinese (10[1])dynasty, which succeeded the Suí? ■END■ (0[2])