Yuchi Jingde - During Emperor Gaozong's Reign

During Emperor Gaozong's Reign

In 649, Emperor Taizong died and was succeeded by Li Zhi (as Emperor Gaozong). In 658, Emperor Gaozong, in recognition of Yuchi Jingde's accomplishments, posthumously honored Yuchi's father as a commandant. Yuchi Jingde died later that year, and Emperor Gaozong ordered that all mid-level and above officials attend the wake. He buried Yuchi with great honors, near Emperor Taizong's tomb.

Read more about this topic:  Yuchi Jingde

Famous quotes containing the words emperor and/or reign:

    “The emperor is in the Church, not about the Church.”
    —Ambrose (c. 333–397)

    “No one would have doubted his ability to reign had he never been emperor.”
    —Tacitus (c. 55–c. 120)