I am Emperor Zhenzong, I was the third emperor of the Song dynasty of China. I reigned from 997 to my death in 1022. My personal name was originally Zhao Dechang, but was changed to Zhao Yuanxiu in 983, Zhao Yuankan in 986, and finally Zhao Heng in 995. I was the third son of his predecessor, Emperor Taizong, and was succeeded by my sixth son, Emperor Renzong at the end of my reign. From 1020 I was seriously ill, but retained power despite this. Because of my illness, day-to-day rule of China was often placed in the hands of my third wife, Empress Liu.