In the Longting Hall of Kaifeng is Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng.
Song Zhenzong Zhao Heng (December 23, 968 - March 23, 1022), whose real name was Zhao Dechang, was renamed Zhao Yuanxiu and Zhao Yuankan. The third emperor of the Song Dynasty (reigned from May 8, 997 to March 23, 1022), the third son of Song Taizong Zhao Guangyi, his mother was Empress Li of Yuande.
Zhao Heng, Emperor Zhenzong of the Song Dynasty, was handsome, intelligent, and unique in appearance, and was loved by Emperor Taizu of the Song Dynasty. When Taizong of the Song Dynasty came to the throne, he served as the chief inspector of the school, Kaifeng governor, Tongping Zhangshi, and was awarded the title of King of Han, King of Xiang and King of Shou. In the first year of Zhidao (995), he was appointed as the crown prince and changed his name to Zhao Heng. In the third year of Zhidao (997), he ascended the throne as emperor and appointed Li Hang, Lu Duan and others as prime ministers. They were diligent in political affairs and promoted the "Government of Xianping".
A brief description of the Longting Hall:
The Longting Hall is part of the former site of the imperial garden behind the imperial palace in the Song Dynasty. The high platform for His Highness is an earthen hill in the garden of the Zhou Palace in the Ming Dynasty. The Longting Hall is the main body of the entire Qing Dynasty architectural group in the park. It is built on a platform with 72 steps.
The main hall faces north and faces south. In front of the hall is the royal road that runs through the upper and lower parts and is surrounded by a dragon carved in bluestone. The Yunlong stone carving still retains Zhao Kuangyin’s horse hoof prints. There are up and down pedal paths and sidewalks on the east and west sides of the royal road.
The Longting Hall is 26.7 meters high, 19.10 meters long from east to west, and 11.90 meters wide from north to south. The flower board in the hall is painted with the pattern of green clouds and dragons. Outside the hall, the cornices are high and wind chimes are hung on the corners. The wind chimes sound in the wind, which is very beautiful.
The Longting Hall is majestic and majestic on the tall foundation. Especially when you climb up to the Longting Hall, Panyang Second Lake, the beautiful scenery of Longting Park, the prosperous Imperial Road of the Song Dynasty, and the elegant ancient capital, you can have a panoramic view, which makes people full of emotions.
Reference for the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-Zhao Heng
Reference for the above content? Baidu Encyclopedia-Longting Hall