Xiao Cen
Xiao Cen (蕭岑, ? – ?) was a member of the imperial family of Later Liang during the [[Northern and Southern dynasties]] period of [[China]]. His courtesy name was Zhiyuan (智遠), and he was the eighth son of [[Xiao Cha|Emperor Xuan]]. His mother is unknown.
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Xiao Cen (蕭岑, ? – ?) was a member of the imperial family of Later Liang during the Northern and Southern dynasties period of China. His courtesy name was Zhiyuan (智遠), and he was the eighth son of Emperor Xuan. His mother is unknown.
Life
He was initially enfeoffed as Prince of Hejian (河間王), and was later re-enfeoffed as Prince of Wu Commandery (吳郡王).
During the reign of Emperor Ming, he served as Grand Commandant (taiwei).
In 585, after Emperor Ming died and Emperor Xiaojing ascended the throne, Emperor Wen of the Sui dynasty summoned Xiao Cen to the court, kept him there, and did not permit him to return.
In 587, the Sui dynasty destroyed Later Liang, made Xiao Cen a Grand General (dajiangjun), and enfeoffed him as Duke of Huaiyi Commandery (懷義郡公).
He composed poems such as "Song of the Rowing Boat" (《棹歌行》).
Family
Parents
Father
Children
Sons
- Third son Xiao Jin (蕭瑾)
- Xiao Qiu (蕭球)
- ?
- ?
- Xiao Zan (蕭瓚)
- Xiao Mao (蕭瑁)
Daughters
- Xiao Huimei (蕭惠媄)
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