His brother , Liu Yin , was named regional governor by the Tang court .
The Southern Han ( 917 -- 971 ) was founded in Guangzhou ( also known as Canton ) by Liu Yan .
Liu Yan 's brother , Liu Yin , was named regional governor by the Tang court .
The Southern Han ( 917 -- 971 ) was founded in Guangzhou ( also known as Canton ) by Liu Yan .