 Emperor Xingzong died in 1055 . His eldest son , Yelü <unk> ( who would later be known by the name Emperor Daozong of Liao ) , assumed the throne having already gained experience in governing while his father was alive . Unlike his father , Emperor Daozong did not face a succession crisis . While both Ji Dian and Zhong Yuan remained alive , and both had the political influence to interfere with the succession process , neither did . 
