over Heng Prefecture, and then declared himself emperor (as Emperor Shizong). However, knowing that Empress Dowager Shulü had intended for Yelü Lihu to succeed, Emperor Shizong decided to head back north to Liao proper in order to face off against his grandmother. She sent Yelü Lihu with her army to face Emperor Shizong, but Yelü Lihu was defeated by Emperor Shizong's forward commanders Yelü Anduan (耶律安端, a younger brother of Emperor Taizu) and Yelü Liuge (耶律留哥). Knowing that her cause was lost, Empress Dowager Shulü accepted the suggestion of the official Yelü Wuzhi (耶律屋質) and negotiated a peace agreement where she accepted Emperor Shizong as emperor. Emperor Shizong subsequently had her placed under house arrest at Emperor Taizu's tomb, while Yelü Lihu was placed under house arrest at Zu Prefecture (祖州, in modern Chifeng). In 960, Yelü Lihu's son Yelü Xiyin (耶律喜隱) plotted a rebellion against then-reigning Emperor Muzong (Emperor Taizong's son Yelü Jing). As a result, both he and Yelü Lihu were arrested and placed in jail. Yelü Lihu died in jail thereafter (although Yelü Xiyin did not and was subsequently released). However, Yelü Xiyin was killed in another rebellion, as well as his son with Lady Xiao. Harem Consort and issue(s): Empress Hejing, of the Xiao clan (和敬皇后蕭氏) Yelü Xiyin, Prince of Song (宋王 耶律喜隱, d. 982), 1st son Yelü Wan, Prince of Wei (衛王 耶律宛), 2nd son In popular culture Portrayed by Wang Huichun in the 2020 Chinese TV series The Legend of Xiao Chuo. Notes and references History of Liao, vol. 72. Xu Zizhi Tongjian, vol. 1. 911 births 960 deaths Liao dynasty imperial princes Liao dynasty generals Yelü clan 10th-century Khitan people