| 1 | The Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is the continuation and development of the Late Tang Dynasty opposite to the splittism. | |
| 2 | In order to strengthen the centralization of power in Yuan he period, Xianzong strengthened the control of Pan town. | |
| 3 | To the forming of Chieh-tu Shih system, the year of Qian Yen Year 1(superscript st) (758) is critical. | |
| 4 | On the military governor issue, Xuanzong pursued an indulgent policy, which had caused the central authority weakened seriously. | |
| 5 | Sacrificing funds were expenditure contributed to the court's important memorial ceremonies by those military governors in the Tang and the Five Dynasties. |