Li Congke

Li Congke , also known posthumously as Emperor Mo of Later Tang , Emperor Fei of Later Tang , Wang Congke , or Prince of Lu , nickname Ershisan or, in short, Asan , was the last emperor of the Later Tang the second of the Five Dynasties following the fall of the Tang Dynasty. He was an adoptive son of Li Siyuan and took the throne after overthrowing Emperor Mingzongs biological son Emperor Min of Later Tang . He was later himself overthrown by his brotherinlaw Shi Jingtang, who was supported by Khitan troops . When the combined Later Jin and Khitan forces defeated Later Tang forces, Li Congke and his family members, as well as the guards most loyal to him, ascended a tower and set it on fire, dying in the fire.

Li Congke was born in 885, during the reign of Emperor Xizong of Tang, in Pingshan . His biological father was a man with the surname of Wang. His mother was a Lady Wei it appeared likely, although not completely clearly stated in history, that Lady Wei was Wangs wife.

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