was unfamiliar with late-Tang events, and Zhao also became apprehensive that Yang might act against him, as a close associate of the emperor. It was said that he became so worried that he became ill. He died in summer 925, while still serving as chancellor. He was given posthumous honors. Notes and references Old Book of Tang, vol. 178. Old History of the Five Dynasties, vol. 58. Zizhi Tongjian, vols. 272, 273. 9th-century births 925 deaths Tang dynasty poets Later Liang (Five Dynasties) politicians Later Tang chancellors Later Liang (Five Dynasties) people born during Tang 9th-century Chinese poets 10th-century Chinese poets