Introduction to Zhaomingtang: Prince Zhaoming was a litterateur in the Liang Dynasty in the Southern Dynasties. His surname was Xiao Mingtong, and his courtesy name was Deshi. He was also the eldest son of Xiao Yan, Emperor Wu of the Southern Dynasties. He was established as the crown prince in the first year of Tianjian. Zhaoming was his posthumous title.