Hotspot Engine Project I believe that many people are familiar with the historical story of "Tanuki for Prince", but they don't necessarily know much about it because it originated from a controversy in history, that is, the identity of Song Renzong. According to the "History of the Song Dynasty", Song Renzong was not the biological son of Song Zhenzong, but was born to Empress Liu. In order to ensure that her son could inherit the throne, Empress Liu carefully planned a conspiracy to replace the prince with a tanuki. She raised Song Zhenzong's nephew, the son of an ordinary palace maid, as her own son, and let him take Song Renzong's place. This replaced child is the protagonist of the famous "Tanuki for Prince" incident in history.
It's just that this secret has not been able to be kept forever. After Empress Liu's death, Song Renzong learned his true identity. This news shocked the entire imperial court and the people, and sparked widespread controversy and speculation. Many began to question the legitimacy of Song Renzong's succession, and others tried to use the incident for political gain.
Although this event is historically controversial, it has become the subject of many literary works and has been widely disseminated and interpreted. The storyline of the tanuki changing the prince is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and related film and television dramas emerge in endlessly. People's interest in this story is undiminished, and while they want the truth of history, it also reflects their concern and thinking about power, intrigue and human nature. 
In the next issue, we will continue to dig into the historical stories behind these and uncover more hidden secrets for you.