Meng Chang
Meng Xuanzhe was born in 937, during the early reign of his father Meng Chang, as Meng Chang's oldest son. His mother's identity was lost to history. He was said to be intelligent in his youth and capable in calligraphy. In 950, when Meng Chang created his brothers and sons imperial princes, Meng Xuanzhe was created the Prince of Qin; he was also given the titles of acting "Taiwei" (), commander of the imperial guards, and honorary chancellor ("Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhangshi", 同中書門下平章事). There was a time that he wrote out, in calligraphy, the instructions that the famous Tang Dynasty chancellor Yao Chong left his sons, and then had the calligraphy carved onto rocks. Meng Chang, for this work, awarded him silver vessels and colored silk.