唐唐从心墓志考

On the Interpretation of the Epitaph from Tang Congxin Couple’s Tomb of the Tang Dynasty

唐从心系唐开国功臣唐俭之孙,仕自高宗,逝于中宗,史料记述寥寥数语。其墓志的出土补充了史料空缺,基本勾勒出唐从心的仕宦经历和家庭姻亲。唐从心起于王府佐官,依凭翰墨与政治个性官任四朝。志文记述的生前仕途和考古指向的身后僭越,成为武后至睿宗乃至玄宗朝前期政治环境的映射和缩影。

Tang Congxin,the grandson of Tang Jian,held an official position in the central court from the reign of Emperor Gaozong until his death during the rule of Emperor Zhongzong.However,there are only scanty records in the texts about this official.The Tang Congxi’s epitaph excavated from his tomb provides important evidence that fills the gaps in historical records.The inscriptions include not only his family history but also his career path serving in the royal household under four emperors,which clearly indicates his capacities and political personality.The history of his career and the arrogation illustrated by his funeral might reflect the complicated political environment from Empress Wu’s reign onwards to Emperor Ruizong,and possibly into the early years of Emperor Xuanzong’s rule.