元代 중·후기 대칸위 정쟁과 낭기야다이 - 四川 일대의 향배를 중심으로 -

Abstract

This article investigates the political activities of Nangγiyadai(囊加台), who held the position of Director of Political Affairs(Pingzhangzhengshi 平章政事) at the Branch Secretariat of Sichuan(Sichuan Xingsheng 四川行省) during the mid to late Yuan Dynasty succession disputes. Following the death of Yisün Temür(Tai’ding 泰定帝) Qa’an in 1328, a civil war known as the War of Two Capitals(兩都之戰) erupted between the forces based in the Yuan capital, Dadu(大都), and those based in the summer capital, Shangdu(上都). The notable aspect about Sichuan in the civil war is that while Nangyiyadai never had direct involvement in the event, soon Nangyiyadai chose to revolt shortly after Shangdu’s surrender. Nangγiyadai's family had risen to power during the war in Sichuan between the Mongol empire and the Song Dynasty. With this background, he was able to receive the traditional right of inheritance of the military force in Sichuan from his family. He engaged in military activities in Yünnan province and established political relations with Ongsan(王禪), a Shangdu loyalist during the War of Two Capitals. Although Nangγiyadai did not take any specific military actions during the war, the very presence of the military power he held put pressure on Tugh Temür(圖帖睦爾) who tried to succeed to the throne in Dadu. Initially, Nangγiyadai intended to keep a neutral position to preserve his position of authority and influence in Sichuan. However, Tugh Temür denounced Nangγiyadai throughout the civil war and even attempted to assassinate him. This hostile relationship caused Nangyiyadai to ultimately change his political stance. Thus, right after Shangdu surrendered, Nangγiyadai rebelled against Tugh Temür who had ascended the throne. He instead supported Tugh Temür's older brother, Qosilla(和世㻋).