Who did Huizong pass on his throne to after abdicating?
His elder brother
His eldest son, Zhao Huan
Zhao Gou
Emperor Zhezong
Answer
After Huizong abdicated the throne to his eldest son, Zhao Huan, he continued to hold significant influence behind the scenes, and the government became increasingly unstable and corrupt. In 1127, Huizong was captured by the Jurchens after the fall of the Northern Song dynasty and died in captivity in 1135.
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