History Series / TheGreatEmperorInSongDynasty

** The series also does not explain the dynamics behind the formation of Northern Han, [[note]]When Guo Wei established the Later Zhou, he also killed Liu Chengyou's heir and cousin Liu Yun. Liu Yun's father Liu Chong then founded the Northern Han, with its capital at Taiyuan (in modern day Shanxi), and warred with Later Zhou to avenge his son.[[/note]] and why Southern Tang "suddenly" became Jiangnan Guo [[note]]Li Yu changed the name of his regime in 971 CE, after Song conquered Southern Han.[[/note]].

* DeadlyDecadentCourt: Downplayed. While there were still fierce competition between factions led by Zhao Pu and Guangyi, and casualties (most prominently, Empress Wang) due to courtly intrigue, decadence and deadliness in Kuangyin's court was reduced to a minimum.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Kuangyin enrobing Guo Wei in a yellow robe is a nod to the same thing happening to him later at Chenqiao. [[note]]Historically, Kuangyin was not recorded in events surrounding Guo Wei's ascension as emperor.[[/note]]

** The "[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_era_name era name]]" controversy has been exaggerated.[[note]]While it is historically true that "Qiande" had been used as an era name by Former Shu, different regimes using the same era name was not considered unusual.[[/note]]

** Zhang Yongde and Lyu Yuqing. Historically, both men were in their early 30s during the immediate aftermath of the coup at Chenqiao.

** Played with when it comes to Kuangyin's heir, as he is unable to come to a firm decision between his son or his brother.

* InterserviceRivalry: Civilian officials vs. military officers. As Kuangyin had a military background, but wanted the empire to head towards a civilian-centric direction, this caused him many headaches. [[note]]While the issue did not flare up during Kuangyin's and Guangyi's rule, this civilian-centric direction eventually accumulated in the "Disaster of Jingkang", where the Jurchen Jin army (who had crushed the Khitans in the north) sacked Kaifeng, and
abducted most of Guangyi's descendants (including 2 emperors, Huizong and Qinzong).[[/note]]

* RetiredBadass: Fu Yanqing, the patriarch of the Fu family. To viewers, he's probably best known for having three daughters who were married to emperors. Historically, [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fu_Yanqing he was a celebrated general in his younger days;]] he also alluded to his military career in the aftermath of Lady Du's death.

** The series also does not explain the dynamics behind the formation of Northern Han. [[note]]When Guo Wei established the Later Zhou, he also killed Liu Chengyou's heir and cousin Liu Yun. Liu Yun's father Liu Chong then founded the Northern Han, with its capital at Taiyuan (in modern day Shanxi), and warred with Later Zhou to avenge his son.[[/note]]

** Historically, Shen (Yi)Lun was about 18 years older than Kuangyin. In-series, he's portrayed as a few years older at the most.