This dynasty’s ruler Zhōngzōng was likely poisoned in a conspiracy led by Empress Wéi and Princess Ānlè (10[1])(“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 (-5[1])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 (10[1])Lùshān. For 10 points, the reign of Empress (10[1])Wǔ Zétiān interrupted what Chinese dynasty, which succeeded the Suí? ■END■